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Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium Mallet Percussion Music Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
For junior high and beginning students I like to go over proper embouchure, rhythm counting and creating a solid sound. After that's established I like to get started on technique exercises, scale practice and practice methods for their own benefit outside of lessons. The junior high students will continue to start learning the circle of 5ths, both student levels will work out of the Standards of Excellence Green book or Red book. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Classical Guitar
I have a M.A. degree in Music Therapy. I have worked with children who cant speak, but they can play music. Music bypasses many neural systems. I will help you find the way you learn and challenge you to improve. I run a non profit organization called "School Of Hip Hop PHX," where we use the 5 elements of music (Dance, spoken word, production, art, and knowledge to, improve the lives of community members. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Anybody can learn a few chords but its about how you play those chords and riffs. I'm a firm believer that as guitarists we are to internalize the music. If a guitarist doesn't feel what he's doing then why would the crowd? I'm also a positive reinforcement type of person in general. Regardless of what it is, people need to be encouraged. Playing guitar, even for somebody who is completely in love with playing, can be extremely frusterating at times. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Cello Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Double Bass Music Keyboard Djembe
Throughout the 8 12 years that I have been teaching I have been learning a lot about many different methods and teaching styles. I always had thought that what I was being taught could have been taught in a more natural and more efficient way. I have borrowed many of my ideas from some of the greatest teachers in history and believe the most in the bel canto method created but David Jacobsen who is an alumni of the Curtis Institute of Music, the greatest school of music in the world. 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 Trumpet Keyboard Electric Guitar
My teaching experience dates back to my days working in Los Angeles working as staff composer songwriter, as I began to teach private piano and voice lessons part time 15 years ago I've found that a combination of blues and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy and progress their studies in piano, voice and guitar. The most important lesson is to have FUN! I encourage my students to work on their own compositions that promotes creativity. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I'm a 22-year-old music lover! I have played guitar since I was 10 years old and have taught and played with several people throughout the world. I've performed in college classes, community events, and church devotionals. I have taught people from age 8 up to 40 and absolutely love it! Music helps me express myself and teaching others how to do the same is my greatest passion! Not only do I love teaching people, but I love getting to know them as well. Read More
Instruments: Voice
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
The key is consistency! Even practicing for just 15 minutes a day will help a student grow and learn. Singing is a game of muscle memory, so you have to be practicing on a regular basis to be successful. If you're not getting something, walk away from where you are practicing and take a break! Often I find this helps in my own practicing. Being able to take a step back and take a short break is an important life skill as well. I find that once I take a break and return to what I was doing, I can usually fix the problem!
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
I don't usually set a minimum age requirement, but the child should be able to read at least at the 1st grade level. The child should also be able to stay attentive for half an hour. Usually for a young student, I will break up a lesson in sections. First with breathing/warmup exercises, then, depending on their level, I will do pitch matching games and music theory games to keep them engaged while learning very important material! Ultimately at that stage, lessons should be fun and engaging for the student. If you think your child would be interested, by all means, schedule a trial lesson!
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
My usual practice session is about an hour long. I typically begin with warmups that help my needs specifically. Lots of scales, staccato, and high notes with warming down in between. I then look at any new music I'm learning and spend at least 15 minutes on that. I typically work backwards when learning new music! I start at the end of the song or phrase, and learn it in sections until I get to the beginning! After I've learned new music, I review music that I've already learned. When I review music, I'm implementing musicality. I pay special attention to phrasing, dynamics, and diction.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I always knew that I wanted to sing. I have been singing from a very young age, and was participating in choirs, voice lessons, and musicals through high school. When I was thinking about what schools I was going to apply to for college, I was not planning on going to school for music. I was actually going to apply for nursing programs! Then, one day, my high school voice teacher sat me down and asked me what I saw myself doing in 10 years. I replied that I would probably be a nurse in my hometown! She then asked me if I would be truly happy doing that, and I realized that I would only truly be happy if I was singing and teaching music. I will forever be grateful to that teacher, and I'm so glad I made the decision to study music!
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