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Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet Oboe English Horn
For piano students, I like to use the Alfred method books with supplemented music that peeks their interest. I like these books because they have several series depending on the age of the student and their interests such as music theory and broadway hits.-For woodwind students, I like to work for a few weeks out of their band books so I can assess their strengths and weaknesses. From there I will assign the appropriate method book; typically from the Rubank series. Read More
Instruments: Piano
Each of my days begins and ends with music, and I'm always excited to share my passion with anyone. While attending University of Illinois, I was a part of the Illini Mentoring Program for 2 years, where I worked alongside at-risk youth in an after-school volunteer organization to foster one-on-one relationships, promote learning, and have fun with the mentees. I truly loves performing music live for others, and while at U of I was part of various groups through the college such as the UI Latin Jazz Band (led by Tito Carrillo) and the Black Chorus (led by Dr. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Music
I believe that an understanding of music theory and learning to read music is the foundation of success for both my piano and voice students which is why I typically require my voice students to be taking piano simultaneously with voice. For beginning piano students, I will typically begin with the James Bastien Primer/Level 1 Series with the focus split equally between theory and technique. I require students to fill out a practice log monthly to ensure that they are maintaining the knowledge and skills they learn in lessons and so that parents can be involved in their progress. Read More
Instruments: Piano Flute Keyboard
I have been learning piano for more than twenty years and flute about ten years. I teach individual lesson privately or at a music center; I also teach group lesson at schools or some welfare organisations. Among my students. there are students from less than 3 years old to more than 30 years old. I love teaching both adults and kids. I can always have a deeper conversation while teaching adult ; but teaching children is also so much fun because they are excited in learning new things in music! Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
The method book I begin younger students on is Piano Adventures by Faber and Faber. There are 5 Level books to complete. We use the lesson book, as well as the technique book. I also supplement with solo repertoire and various materials. For the older beginner, I use Alfred's Basic Adult All-In-One Course, as well as supplemental solo repertoire. Music theory is essential in my studio, and I use various learning tools to teach theory. iPad apps, worksheets, games and manipulatives are a few examples. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
Hi, my name is Marianne! I graduated from Garden City Community College in 2011 with an Associate of Arts degree in Piano. From there I transferred to Southwestern Adventist University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Sciences and minored in Vocal Music. I love to share my passion for music with others, and I hope to convey that to my students as well. My goal is to ignite that passion in my students so that not only they will want to share with others, but that they will find joy in it. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I began playing piano at age 5 and played for church since age 12. I graduated with two piano performance degrees with one of the greatest pianist of our generation,Valery Kuleshov. Throughout my classical music career, I have particpated in several well-known music festivals, masterclasses, and performance venues including The Classics on Disney Boardwalkanda performance with the Imperial Symphony. I began teaching during my undergraduate degree and have taught privately for the past 10 years. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Organ Ukulele Recorder Keyboard Djembe
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Don't skip over the parts you're making mistakes in. If you find yourself making mistakes consistently in the same area, stop, and practice those measures until you can play them without error. It is a frustrating, tedious way to practice, but muscle memory is huge when it comes to your music skills. When you play the same passage with the same mistakes, your muscles learn those mistakes and it is that much harder to correct errors. Take the time to learn correctly and you will find yourself a more diligent, excellent musician.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
My personal recommendation is to never start students in lessons until they know their alphabet letters - it's very challenging for students to grasp the concept of notes when they cannot differentiate a B from an E. Typically, if you place your child in front of a given instrument and he/she attempts to play it, there is enough interest there to begin lessons. Almost every study shows the ideal age for honing music skills ranges between 3-11. Does that mean you can't start at age 12? Of course not. This is a decision only you can make. No one knows your child better than you. Trust your instinct.
When will I start to see results?
After your first lesson. Will your beginner student come home with a song learned the first lesson? More than likely not. There is a decent amount of rapport building done in initial lessons, asking each other questions, learning interests, and learning the basics of the instrument - how it works, where the notes are, etc. For intermediate/advanced students, you'll likely see results from lessons quicker because I'll be building on skills that are already there. To put it bluntly, music lessons are like anything else in life - you get what you give, and if you're practicing with good technique, you will absolutely see results.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I didn't. My parents both grew up in homes that had pianos, and wanted me to play piano. I didn't start til 4th grade, which is later than the typical musician. I learned quickly as I have a skill for sight-reading, and now that I've got a degree in music, I truly believe piano is the best instrument to start with. It worked out for the best that piano was my primary instrument, since it is a necessary music skill across every single music degree. I believe I would have ended up with piano as my primary instrument, anyway.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Practicing technique. There's nothing harder in lessons than discipline. That's really the hardest thing in life - discipline. It's a cliché, but the saying "There is no progress without struggle," applies perfectly here. It's so easy to slide over mistakes and play music "good enough." Practicing with GOOD technique takes so much self-control, and I make each of my students aware of the cost/benefit of not using good technique. Am I a stickler for playing every single note correctly? No. We would never attempt hard music if we had to play it perfectly every time. But the key is to recognize when you need to stop and work on smaller sections in order to produce a more excellent product.
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 a degree in music therapy. I had my grandma go through hospice care and played piano for her/sang to her in the few weeks before she died. She told me "Never stop helping people with music the way you've helped me." At the time, I agreed, but had no idea there was a way to do that with a college education. I heard about music therapy about 3 years later when I was attending college for secondary education, and decided to switch colleges to pursue music therapy. Today, I am still teaching music lessons, but am also actively pursuing a position as a hospice Music Therapist!
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Jerial
My daughter who is 13 years of age and Willing and eager to learn how to play a piano. Pls contact me on my phone or via email for more question. Thank you
Omari
Hi Im currently perusing a career as a Music Producer & learning the piano plays a major role in production so I am looking to really gain great skills in playing it.
K
Gr 7 boy wants to resume piano lessons - he is a beginner/intermediate player. Want lessons in our home once/week, Sunday mornings or Thursday evenings. Thanks