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Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
At a very young age I was fascinated with hearing guitar solo's and listening to guitar parts by all the legends. Eventually after working with a classical guitar that my sister had, I purchased a Harmony guitar from a friend of my dad's (John "Hollywood" Bridgewater). Whenever I would meet musicians in school that played we would get together and trade licks. That eventually turned into me teaching all my guitar playing friends licks. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
For beginning students, I would like to start with knowing exactly where they are at with guitar; how to hold it, how to tune it, how strum it. Once the student understands those fundamentals, I like to start on open chords with easy fingerings (usually learning chords is very exciting since you can hear what you are accomplishing). With that, I would like to get to know the student and understand what the student wants out of the lessons; what they like to listen to, what they want to learn, what is difficult for them, etc. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
Beginning as a self-taught guitarist has made me aware of some of the pitfalls misinformation, misconceptions that exist in learning guitar. Im also well practiced at correcting improper technique having to do it myself numerous times as I became more educated. I like to imagine myself going back in time to when I was younger and teaching a young me from scratch, and try and imagine exactally what I would teach and what happits I would make myself develop in an imaginary effor to make myself a better guitarist now. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Harmonica Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Conga Latin Percussion
I currently teach music part-time at two Montessori elementary schools in the Southeast Valley which include after-school music classes and private lessons. I am the Worship Pastor at RPFChurch in Tempe, AZ where I play guitar and direct the worship team. I love to share my passion for music with every student and encourage them to enjoy playing their chosen instrument. I am also involved in reforming music education by writing methods and curriculum which make music fun, accessible and relevant to all ages. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Trombone Clarinet Synthesizer Ukulele Recorder Euphonium Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
For beginning students depending on the instrument of choice, I use: (In no particular order) Standard of Excellence for Band Instruments, consistent with school best practice methods Piano Adventures by Nancy and Randall Faber, for consistency and technique development as well as decent solo repertoire for recitals Hal Leonard's Complete Guitar Course or Alfred, both are good sources. Rainbow Ukulele for younger students in elementary school plus a combination of supplemental materials I've gathered over the years. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Keyboard
Originating from East Chicago, IN, I've known since 3rd grade that I wanted to build a career in music. Over the years I've been able to find my niche, and focus on engineering, composing, and playing live. I've recently come to really enjoy teaching. I find pure joy in watching students make even the slightest improvements (provided they practice :). Everyone that I've taught has walked away with a better understanding of music, empowering them to advance in ways they would otherwise not be able to. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
The first time I taught I was about 15-years-old and it ignited a passion for sharing my musical experiences with others! I started teaching an 8-year-old and from there had the opportunity to teach people from all over the world! I've taught people from places like Tonga, Ghana, England, Wales, and China. My students have not only become better at guitar but had a great time while doing it! I've found it works best to teach the foundational skills using the students' favorite genre of music. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
For Classical Guitar, I use Christopher Parkening Books, Frederick Noad's books, my old teacher's song books, technique method books like Pumping Nylon, and A road to Virtuosity.
For Jazz I use the Real Book, Transcriptions of solos, actual recordings via cd and the interwebs, I have people make compositions for solos and analyze them, we utilize singing, fun improvising with me, and a host of other methods.
I also employ rhythmic study books, such as Polyrhythms: a musician's guide to learning polyrhythms, and many other books that have faded cover's but have you work on articulations which are generic but effective.
In general, there's a book for everything.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have two degree's, both in Music Performance; one held as an Associates, and then the other as a Bachelor's.
I chose them because I was genuinely interested in music as a field of study when given the option for career pathway's. After taking a few tests as well, they suggested that it would be a good fit for me. The rest is history so to speak, but that is really a cop out. I have fallen in love with the field of music. I am super passionate about it, and you will soon find out what I mean in person!
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I am most thankful for having an exception set of trained ears. It's funny, I don't have perfect pitch, but my sense of relative is so reliable that you give me one note and I can figure out the rest. I also have broken through very many barriers to being expressive with my instruments. This takes time to cultivate, and so I am thrilled that now I can transfer those skills to any instrument, or even ideas in general!
I know it sounds cheesy, but even getting my degree's is a wonderful thrill as well. When long term goals are achieved, I have found that those results propel me forward to reach even higher ground.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
I think developing a real sense of musicality plus technique is the pinnacle of virtuosity. What I mean is that technique can take years to achieve, but what good is that if you can't express deep emotions through the music? Likewise, if you have lots of instinctive musical potential lurking about, and about 80% of your technique is unrefined and not serving you needs, your reults will suffer and this can serve a means of discouragement. It may sound odd at first, but the hardest things to master on any instrument, let alone an instrument such as a classical guitar in which you are the sole orchestra player, will be the things that are non-tangible: your mind, your ability to listen, your energy, your focus, and your joy. Without those, technique and musicality are but a lofty dream.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
Once again, this is an unorthodox answer, but it's true. I chose it because I wanted to move up to a more complete instrument after learning studying the drums in high school for 4 or so years. When asked to audition for a music program, I simply bought a guitar and did my best. The professors that were there just accepted me because of potential. Well, I ended learning how to sing with a striking keen aural accuracy, play piano, and then later saxophone and trumpet.
Suffice to say that I love being able to experience music in different ways. My next project will be to learn piano even better so that I can graduate from that into a a full fledged organ player. Bam, full circle with being able to use all 4 limbs again! Such exciting times!
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
This may sound slightly unorthodox, but I was inspired by my peers. When I saw them play fancy on the drum set and move me with their rhythms, or come up with amazingly fresh improvisations right off the cuff, to wowing me with their ideas and charisma, they were truly my first inspirations. When I got to college, my music theory professor made a huge impact on me. That theory professor, David Shaw, was so full of enthusiasm when he taught that he really helped opened the door for me to learn from subsequent teachers with curiosity to see how far in depth I could take things. Long story short, I still haven't reached the bottum.
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