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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Cello lessons in San Francisco . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Organ Ukulele Electric Violin Music Keyboard Electric Guitar
I always start a lesson with a new student by assessing their current skill level. If the student already has a certain curriculum they are working on, I usually have them pick up from where they left off so I can see where we're at. Taking things into consideration like intonation, posture, dynamics, form etc., I either assign a new curriculum or continue on. My lessons usually consist of 3 books: a scale book, an etude book, and a leveled song book like the Suzuki method. Read More
Instruments: Violin Cello Viola Electric Violin Music
I have been teaching private lessons for 12 years or so! I encourage students to take weekly lessons, practice daily and participate in competitions and recitals within school and outside of school! I also teach students of all ages. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. Read More
Instruments: Cello
My teaching was primarily during my time as a music student in college, I have since taken part of various community orchestras and teach as a side hobby. My primary job is in the medical field. I have taught middle and high school students and lead multiple sectionals in my previous college years as a cellist. I graduated with a doctorate in Audiology, pursuing a career involving the sense of hearing. Read More
Instruments: Cello
Besides performing, I have devoted most of my time to teaching. I have been teaching students in private as well as in music schools for more than 35 years, ages ranging from as young as five years old to working adults. Starting from 2004, I have taught at David K's Music School in San Jose, where I am still teaching currently. During my teaching career, I have assisted countless students in preparing for orchestra auditions, as well as the more advanced students for local contests and competitions. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Mandolin Recorder Orchestral Percussion Music
I have been teaching music in school and giving private music lessons for voice, piano, violin, piano, cello, and viola since 2003. Aside from giving private music lessons, I also conduct and organize chamber ensembles, choir, orchestra, hand bell choir, musicals, recitals, and other public performances. I have been passionate guiding students across various musical genres, including classical and contemporary, and languages such as English, German, Italian, French, and more. Each lesson is a unique journey where we explore the art of voice, discovering the beauty in every note and phrase. Read More
Instruments: Cello
I am the cello professor at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, but enjoy a teaching studio in and around Palo Alto. I began teaching in 2015, and have taught over a hundred cellists in-person and online. As a lover of chamber music, I teach Cello Ensemble and Chamber Music at Cal Poly, and also coach ensembles locally. I enjoy teaching a wide range of ages and skill levels, but particularly enjoy adult students and high level high school that are interested in double majoring or minoring in music in college. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Ukulele Recorder Music Acoustic Guitar
Teaching is a passion of mine that I hope to further expand upon in my post-graduate educational studies. I do my best to provide a personalized lesson that is designed to suit a students playing style.I like to acknowledge a students accomplishments to help encourage their accomplishments. By acknowledging a students accomplishments it helps them thrive and eager to tackle further challenges both in music and their lives. I want my students to enjoy practicing and grow their love for their respective instruments. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
I would say take your time and find your problem areas that may need work, be it the speed of your picking hand while sweep-picking, or playing fast alternate-picking runs. It's also important to not get frustrated or angry. If you start to feel frustrated, it's best to put the guitar down and take a little break from practicing and then come back to it with a clear head. I tend to notice while practicing on my own that if I can't get something down right away, I'll set the instrument down for a bit and come back to it later. I'm then able to play the passage better after clearing my head.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I decided on my primary instrument shortly after I saw Jeff Loomis live with Nevermore at Gigantour in 2005. I was still pretty young, but I knew right then and there that I wanted to play guitar just like he does. I started to develop my craft and after hard work and dedication, I eventually got to the level that I'm at now. As a musician, you'll never stop learning new things and developing different techniques. I currently tend to focus much of my attention on songwriting and structuring my own music.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
My favorite genre to play would have to be progressive or neoclassical metal. I love technical, guitar-driven music and the sheer aggression that metal has in general. Low-tuned guitars, changing time signatures, and fast lead work interest me. I feel that metal is the closest thing to 18th century classical music that we have today than any other genre. Metal, unfortunately, is often overlooked by musicians who are outside of its community. I think that everyone should expand their horizons and give it a listen sometime. Even the most die-hard classical, jazz, blues, or rap fan can find something that sparks their interest.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Music is a huge part of my family. I am a fourth-generation guitar player. My great-grandfather, my grandfather, and my father are all guitar players. My uncle is a keyboard player, and his son is also a keyboard player as well as a guitar player. I've been around music my whole life and developed my love for it at a very young age. I wanted to be around instruments all the time and play everything I could get my hands on. My family had a huge part to play in that, so I wouldn't be where I am today as a musician if it hadn't been for them.
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