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Instruments: Violin Viola Piano Voice
Hello! My name is Austin and I'm a violinist and violist here in the Long Island, NY area. I recently graduated from The State University of New York at Fredonia with my degree in Viola Performance. My musical career has mostly been focused on playing orchestral and chamber music. I have played in orchestras featuring soloists, Grammy Winning cellist Zuill Bailey and violinist Rachael Lee. My teachers include Principal Violist of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard
I am an ambitious and open-minded teacher always looking to better myself and my students. I have been playing the piano for 11 years in addition to singing for 5 years. Although I am trained classically in piano and voice, I also like to work at a variety of genres as well as learn other instruments. It's always fun, especially with my students, to explore different flavors music has to offer. As of now, I teach Music and Chess at an academy and summer camp in Jersey City and study Music Education at William Paterson University. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba Music
Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it is important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More
Instruments: Piano
While my primary focus is performance, I have taught piano since I was 10. My approach is tailored to the individual student. While I love teaching classical repertoire, I use the student's current musical passion -- be it rock, jazz, pop, theater, or classical -- as the key to opening a pathway for artistic development, technical confidence, and understanding. I begin by teaching chord progressions, which permits immediate immersion into theory, technique, improvisational skills, and confidence. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I've been teaching on and off over the past 10+ years. My first experience teaching in a professional setting was at the Royal Academy of Music in Shrewsbury Massachusetts while taking some time off from college. There I taught up to 30 students in any given week. It's also where I branched out and began teaching beginner to intermediate bass guitar, piano, and drums. Since returning to New York I have taught a number of private students throughout the Hudson Valley. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Flute
I make sure my students have a strong foundation, which means I start with classical training. I work on the basics such as posture, articulation, breath-support, vowel shapes, and rhythm. Once they have a strong basis, I move to modern and musical theatre if they desire it. For a student who is going the strictly classical route, I will teach them IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) to help them with pronunciations in foreign languages when singing. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I have been teaching for twelve years. In that time I've learned how to appeal to my students particular interests. Some students like more folk music, other prefer classical forms or blues structures. Some students enjoy hearing about the evolution of different composers and their particular genres, while others wish to focus only on the music produced by one niche. I like to create ear training and theory exercises which are unique to the assortment of music that style that inspires the student. Read More
Instruments: Piano
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
All I can play, improvise, or imagine.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I am a scientist as well. Have PhD in pharmaceutical organic chemistry.
Music is a big deal of science, as well as art, and feeling.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I do perform classical pieces. My favorite is Bach. Play Well Tempered Clavier , Partitas.
May be one day I perform the Goldberg variations.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I do have MS in Music pedagogy.
I love music, love kids, love to perform,
I also sing in choruses, professional and amateur. I did not chose that degree. The degree chooses me.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
There is no single "thing" to master.
First, you set your goal, what is master means to you.
Than, it is a complex of dedication, persistence, and love.
It is also concentration, will to win, and agin LOVE.
"THE WINNER HAS IT ALL".
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Has my own.( based on Russian school of music) Consist of 5-10 lessons( printed), depending on student capabilities.
I prefer real methods, written by Bach, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, William Gillock, Scott Joplin, Glenda Austin and much more real composers of old school and modern. as well.
I also use Diller and Quaile music pedagogy, Denes Agay books.
if needed, prefer Alfred and Thompson books, as most authentic.
All tailored to student needs.
When will I start to see results?
May be right away, may be never.
Depends on:
-how much are PARENTS involved in your child musical activities: the younger your child is the more help he or she needs. TRY IT YOURSELF.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My mother was my first teacher of simple song and dances.
Simple lullaby to a baby is a real inspiration that does magic to your child. It is much more than any "motivational talk
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I did not pass the exams for violin for physical reasons (short fingers), and musicality. I do not have an excellent musical ear.
I was offered piano instead. My musical imperfections are greatly improved with years of of training in different musical disciplines.
However my hand problem was the one, that not allow me to continue as a concert pianist.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
My accomplishments
-My former students, to whom I taught life lesson of freedom, freedom of expression in music. My recent students, to whom I continue to teach this philosophy.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Practice every day. It could take any time from 15 min. to 15 h.
Fingers are not readily made for moving around a key board. Need to build up specific muscles and постуре support for your fingers.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Just take your child to life concerts as much as possible, sing and dance with your child at home to any music available, or just to stamping, clapping, or using anything handy to beat the rhythms.
Have fun withy your child, making any live music...
You'll see, when to start lessons and on what instrument.
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