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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in San Clemente . 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 Voice Synthesizer Keyboard
Depending on previous experience, voice lessons tend to begin with foundations of breathing and relaxing the muscles of the jaw and throat. From there, repertoire is developed based on the long term goals and needs of the student. I have taught piano from the Bastien, Keith Snell and Alfreds Music series, and feel most comfortable when the student is open to my advice about which series would be a good fit for then :-) i also firmly believe that working on material a prospective student loves listening to is paramount! Read More
Instruments: Piano
I have more than 35 years experience as a private piano instructor. I specialize in the Suzuki Piano Method, and have received teacher training in the method through the Suzuki Assoc. of the Americas. I am comfortable teaching all ages, including preschool. I believe that every child is able to learn to play the piano with the appropriate method and good parental involvement. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Saxophone Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Harmonica Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
During my University days, I tutored many students in academics and found that I deeply enjoyed connecting with each student and that I had a natural talent for doing do. I began teaching Music in 2006 in music studios. I teach in my own studio and in homes where I continue to do so. I am a Concert Band Director having done so for 10 years in a private school which was a great joy for me. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
For beginning students, I focus on building a solid foundation of vocal technique (including: breath, resonance, posture, register, and diction). We build this foundation through singing pieces that the student is familiar with and lots of vocal exercises. At the same time, I like to introduce basic music theory concepts. I typically start with Alfred's Basic Piano Prep Course Theory. Upon grasping and understanding fundamentals, I will begin to introduce repertoire from different styles of music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin
My teaching experience started in high school when my private teacher started teaching me how to teach. I then accepted students on a continual basis, usually working two jobs. I realized at a later point in my life that I would like to make teaching my profession and started getting more serious about how I would proceed with teaching music. I have had students for over 25 years and without a doubt, parental involvement and practice are the two main factors for success of young students, along with a good teacher. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Very flexible, friendly, understanding and supportive teacher. I encourage my students to play duets with me and their friends (if applicable) and participate in recitals.I also try to teach them basic music theory unless they object, and help them to understand music, learn more about the history of music, and related matters. Some of my students take Royal Conservatory of Music tests regularly. I try to accommodate my students' interests and needs and always open to new things -say if they want to learn guitar accompaniment toa song they want to sing or solo/ accompaniment for a band. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Synthesizer Music Keyboard
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I was 5 years old watching the ED Sullivan Show. The Jackson 5 were singing " I wat you back." My creativity was ignited with a passion I didn't understand. My grandmother walked in and saw me twitching and gyrating trying to dance and sing along. I told her I wanted to get in the TV. She laughed uncontrollably and said Oh baby you can't get in that TV" I looked in her eyes and said with a hint of defiance, ,,,I'm getting in that TV"
20 years later i I was on Soul Train in the TV....me and my grandmother laughed about me in the TV for years to come.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Mom Dad and grand parents are not as musical as I am. My kids can sing but they are creative in other ways - more fie arts,
My grand kids are another story - they inherited Nanas creative DNA - already have lead roles in Elementary school,
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
That's really a hard one. I love all types of artist and genres - from Benny Goodman, Tony Bennett Mary Mary, and Sly Stone - to Lady GaGa to Kendrick Lamar and Adel
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
3rd grade i sang Ben by Michael Jackson in a playground talent show - first time i heard people clap and shout! It was amazing!
4th grade sang in school choir for Christmas. Started playing piano and writing songs.
6th grade Clarinet
8th Drums
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
Music is in my heart but i have other creative endeavors. I recently wrote produced and directed a sit com pilot. My dream is to see it become a hit TV series
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I tried to be a probation officer, but it didn't work- i tried to make my fellow officers into a singing group.
I cant imagine that because i don't know anything else but creating - whether its for myself or for someone else.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I actually attended San Diego State University as a criminal justice major
I took a music theory class but got kicked out for challenging my professor about chords. 20 years later I taught a mater workshop - and took my gold and multi platinum records for show and tell.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I do something creative every day -
it's not what I do its who I am. I can play at a piano for 3 hours and loose myself, When I was writing songs in the studio we would be on lock out for 2 weeks at a time - working for 10 to 16 hours But it didn't seem like work...
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
It's really not hard if you love it. Once students become one with their creativity they love how it makes them feel practice becomes their best friend and performing is like getting gifts from Christmas.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I studies people who i admired. The Jackson 5 were my first observation singing
harmonizing and performing. I didn't know how they were doing it, i just tried to emulate what I saw and what made me feel good.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Eric Seats became a producer for Aaliah, 702, and Destiny's Child and he is now the drummer for Pattie Labell
Skyer Day songwriter did acting on disney
Joelle James Got signed to Chris Brown - won a Grammy for song Booed up
Anatalia Villaranda made it to the voice finals
Olivia Rodrigo is an iconic artist won Grammy tours the world
Anika is a songwriter for Kids Bop
Pam Olivia was a background singer for Rod Stewart
Shae Jones got signed to universal became a platinum songwriter
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
I recommend students practice according to their desired outcome.
Beginners 3 days week 30 minutes
Intermediate 4 days a week 30 minutes
Advanced 5 days a week 30 minutes minimum
Professional - Daily 1 hour minimum
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
By the time your child is 3 you will notice if they have a creative skill
If you offer it to them and they say yes
or if you notice they have a skill that needs to be developed
When will I start to see results?
After 6 -10 weeks you should see progress - if the student has a regular practice
schedule, Depending on the the students desired discipline of creativity
singing, songwriting, music producing
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
Absolutely! I wanted to play drums in my middle school marching band, the drama teacher said it was not a good idea, the band teacher said go for it and I became the first girl drummer on the drumline.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I felt like i could do it - Although piano was my first instrument and voice was my second, i also played clarinet and drums. I focused on voice and piano and mastered it so i could become a professional artist/ songwriter.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Helping student artist to achieve their DREAMS!!!
Writing for Same Script Different Cast for Whitney Houston and Debra Cox.
the song made it on Whitney's Greatest Hits CD.
I'm also proud of recording on the 1995 Panther Soundtrack and video which featured a song called Freedom,
Working with Phil Collins
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