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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Longmont . 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 Bass Guitar Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
The main goal of the lessons is to help the student discover that all laws of music pertain to life; every area of music you explore in the practice room can be applied to situations in the real world, and a deeper love of music will lead you to a deeper love of life. We first must decide what area the student is most apt to explore and make a lesson plan accordingly. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
Throughout my 20+ years as a music instructor, I have found that a friendly, encouraging approach resonates well with students. I individualize each student's instruction to best serve the goal of positive results through creative music- making. I graduated in 1980 with a Piano Performance degree from Fort Lewis College, Durango, Co., with a minor in music education. My performance experience includes playing for weddings, churches, accompanying other musicians, and playing and singingin jazz and Celtic bands. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I have been playing piano since elementary school and discovered very early on how much I love it. I took up the violin later though the piano continues to be my first love. Long before graduating from high school, I knew I wanted to study music in college and make music a part of my daily life. I discovered the joy of collaborative playing in college and hve played with a number of different musicians since then. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Trombone
For beginners, I start with basic scale structure and an introdction to ear training. Solo repertoire is then added to the mix. For adults, I try to find what the student is interested in and guide my instruction accordingly. Always keep lessons fun, no matter what! Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums
As a licensed teacher with experience teaching pretty much every age (1st grade-adult) and skill level of students, across a wide variety of subjects (English lit.-music theory), I have developed a music program that gets students learning fast -- and enjoying it! As much as I love making music -- being part of a group performing songs live is a huge thrill! -- that's not my profession... My profession is teaching. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet
My teaching experience dates back to when I was an undergraduate. I began giving private lessons to younger college and high school students. Since then I have consistently taught students privatly either at my studio, at their home, or at a school. While obtaining my Masters degree at the University of Northern Colorado I was a teaching assistant and got hands on teaching experience with big bands and small jazz combos. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Organ
Making goals that are challenging, but realistic is the best way to grow! I want to help students wrap their heads around how the musical world works and their instruments, and I want to do it effectively and efficiently. Building good practice techniques is a must. Once we have an understanding that the fun comes with hard work and patient progress, the longing for an "over-night mastery" won't be as strong. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Organ Lap Steel Guitar Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My uncle plays. He’s in mid 70’s now but has the same band as when he was in high school. He taught my first chords and songs. Friends were very important as well for learning
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
Around 15 years old. I was on the fence for a while, but at that point there was no turning back. Once I got paid for it after college, I didn’t want to do anything else unless I has to
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I play piano because I absolutely love the instrument. It’s classic and a real piano is dreamlike. It’s a challenge to master. 2 handed superstition is why it’s so difficult. Bass guitar , drums, because I love those too.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Jazz, because it’s highly creative. Like painting. When you improvise on jazz, you can incorporate everything that you have learned. Rock, country, blues, folk can all come out in it somewhere.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
Inner urge by Joe Henderson. Because the melody is extremely challenging and the improvisation over the chords is very modern.
It took me 6 moths to play it clean.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
Doggy day care or astronomer. It’s hard to say because this is all I know . I’ve lived the musician life. Started playing at 8 years old
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
For guitar: my own handouts mostly. Hal Leonard guitar method.
Piano: piano adventures, Suzuki, scale books. The real book for both instruments. I also have random handouts that I have photocopied from students through the years
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
3 hours a day , every day. Piano and guitar. Jazz mostly. I play with backing tracks
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
Performance degree from Berklee college of music 1991. Graduated summa cum laude. I chose it because it was not an easy route. You had to prove yourself.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My first guitar teacher took me from playing with friends- very basic ( where I did learn a lot) to going to Berklee college of music.
He was amazing and I was very lucky to have him as a teacher.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Some of my students played at their graduations. Also went on to have careers in music. Most have gone into other fields , but music played an important part. A few of my students were at the top of their graduating class. One was valedictorian
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I learned how to become a jazz musician. A very hard thing to do. It takes as much work as becoming a scientist or highly skilled profession to play jazz well.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
My uncle played guitar in a band. I was hooked immediately. He bought me my first electric guitar and the rest is history. I came from a strong arts community.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Follow the lesson plan exactly. Don’t rush through exercises. Use a metronome. Play in a quiet room with no distractions. Have a goal that you want to achieve and go for it. Have fun!
When will I start to see results?
That depends on the student. Also on home life/practice time.
Don’t expect things too fast. This is a new thing for them and it takes time. Kids excel at different rates and surprise you at the their growth. They make “ leaps”, it’s not always in even increments.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
6 years old is usually old enough. Anyone can start regardless of ability as long as they can physically press fingers down on a piano or form a guitar chord
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Being able to accomplish all styles . It has to do with time. I can play rock, jazz, country , blues, fingerpicking, slide guitar, piano on a high level, bass guitar , drums ukulele. I also sing. They all took years of dedication.
23 Years
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Happy Customers
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Cities with Students
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