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Instruments: Piano Cello
I began teaching cello in the year 2007 as a way to help my high school orchestra teacher. From there I began to teach privately during my undergrad from 2008 and through my master's degree until present day. Currently I teach mainly through the Oklahoma Conservatory of Music. The age range that I am most experienced with is late elementary school and up. I have had student win solo competitions and place first chair in regional youth orchestral auditions. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Euphonium French Horn
Throughout my music teaching career, I have enjoyed watching students progress on their instruments in both proficiency and their love of playing. I enjoy watching their weekly improvement on both the solo and ensemble level and encourage them to perform often in a variety of settings to build their confidence in public performance whether that be as members of school bands and ensembles or in public recitals showcasing their progress to both parents and friends Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
For three summers in a row, I attended a summer program for opera in New Mexico. At LEOI, I got to work with coaches and instructors of excellent caliber and reputation in the opera world. I have also sung at Carnegie Hall with the University of Tulsa Capella Chamber Singers in which I was the soprano section leader for the year. I also worked at First Christian of Tulsa as a staff section leader and soloist. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet
Music is not made by the instrument be it voice, piano, trumpet or any other. Remember music is made by and comes through The Musician! I teach about how to be a musician. When students feel like musicians it fosters a greater sense of ownership and accomplishment bringing the joy needed to advance exponentially. As a students finds his or her internal "musician" we, teacher and student together, are moving along the same path making performance easy rather than a worrisome struggle. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Music
I am a determined and driven teacher who loves to share my passion for music with my students. I graduated this spring from Oklahoma City University with my Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. My music career has given me the opportunity to sing in many different styles including Opera, Jazz, Music Theatre, Pop, Rock, Country, and more. I have had the opportunity to travel across the US performing in many voice competitions, as well as winning a national award for my performances. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
I am warm and vulnerable, I find being open is the best way to develop my students' trust. Trust is key. It is important to me that students progress at their own pace however slow or fast that may be. I help set goals for development that are challenging but realistic. We will celebrate achieving those goals together. Nothing inspires me more than seeing the light go on inside a student as they grasp a challenging concept. Read More
Instruments: Drums Music
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I dream to master anything performed by Dave Weckl. Dave is a highly capable and technical drummer with a great feel. But his ability to shift and displace notes and beats is hard to copy. I always get a great workout practicing his music.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
If I wasn't a musician, I would be a music producer and a recording studio engineer. I was a recording studio and radio engineering in my twenties, and that experience taught me about acoustics, dynamics, mixing consoles, microphones, effects, and processors that I still incorporate in my life as a musician to this day.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Blues, Rock and Jazz Fusion are my favorite styles. These musical genres are challenging and provides an opportunity to play odd time signatures and polyrhythms that build up your skillset as a player that you will find yourself incorporating into your playing.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
It sort of came with the territory for me. You work hard everyday, practicing, and playing with anyone who would have you, make a lot of mistakes along the way, apply course correction, and then repeat. Being a professional musician also applies to one's mindset. You van be good at something and sound great, call yourself a professional, but if it's not in your DNA, then it can become a constant struggle. Keep a positive attitude when you play. Don't look at it as work or a chore. If you love what you do for a living, then it's not work at all. You've arrived!
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My brother and I were the only musicians in our family. He is older than me, so I was exposed to music and the instruments that he played throughout my childhood. He played Sax, Accordion, Piano, and ultimately stuck with the guitar. In the sixties, he auditioned for Sha Na Na while attending Columbia University, but my parents would absolutely not allow him to join.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
For me, I dedicate 45-60 minutes everyday to practice. I warm-up on the practice pad for 20 minutes moving through rudiments, looping exercises, method books, and a variety of etudes, etc. After the practice pad, I move to the drum set and go through variations in the Ted Reed Syncopation book, as well apply snare drum lessons to the drum kit. Then to top off the session, I play along to (and record) a number of Jazz Fusion tracks, classic Rock, Country, Latin, and Blues, and World music.
I record everything I do so I can listen back with a critical ear to identify my trouble spots and then make it a priority to hit those elements hard over the next few practice sessions.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
Rhythm Guitar
Piano
Bass Guitar
My older brother played the guitar as his primary instrument and taught me the basics when I was 9 years old. He auditioned for Sha Na Na in the late sixties.
My daughter is a trained classical pianist and I took piano lessons from her for 5 years. This improved my ability to sight read music on a completely different level than drums.
I took up the Bass guitar about 5 years ago.
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