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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in South Jordan . 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 Organ Keyboard
I have taught siblings in a class type setting. I have taught preschoolers at preschool. I have taught Little Mozarts to little ones. I use music in the homes already, sometimes I provide things from the 50s that my aunt and uncle scribbled in: leila Fletcher, Edna Mae Burnam, classical composers-mozart, debussy, chopan, clementi, beethoven, bach. Sometimes I provide my own children's music books, Faber and Faber, Bastien, Alfred. I have taught preschool through adults.I substitute teach and have included composers in my repertoire. Read More
Instruments: Piano
One thing I really enjoy about teaching is seeing my students find their love for music. This is why it is important for each student to feel accomplished at each lesson. This can be done by helping the student make and meet realistic goals that helps them see their progress and feel like they are continually moving forward. I always make a point to acknowledge and explain what specific things the students do right. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Keyboard
I began teaching lessons at age 14 to young neighborhood beginners. As I progressed through the years, I expanded my range of student ability from beginner to upper intermediate, and from ages 6 to... well, older than me and I'm now 60! I have taught hundreds of students and enjoyed every one of them. I find that the more effort, especially in consistent and efficient practice (to be explained and demonstrated by me), that my students put in, the more pleasure and satisfaction they get out of it! Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
I, above all, want students to develop their own love and appreciation for music. I have high expectations in y studio, but I make it clear that students will progress at different speeds and that’s okay. Every week I give a set of warm-ups and exercises to focus on and expect students to practice so we can hone them when we’re together, but I’ll never ask a student to do something they’re not comfortable or familiar with - if ever there’s a question I’m there to answer or demonstrate. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I'm currently attending school and majoring in both Piano Pedagogy and French Education. I love to play the piano and sharing my talents with other people. I have had many opportunities to perform in front of people. I love working with students and helping them to improve their musical abilities. My greatest achievements come from seeing the joy that piano can bring into students' lives. My goal every lesson is to get a smile from my students' faces. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trombone Bass Guitar Double Bass Bassoon Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
My favorite part about teaching is teaching beginners. It's so much fun to introduce a brand new instrument to someone and show them all that learning music has to offer. I mainly focus on the basics of music, and music theory in order to give students the tools they need to teach themselves when I'm not around, or if lessons have to discontinue for some reason. Once the basics of music theory have been grasped, it makes learning the technical aspects of the new instrument much faster, and easier. Read More
Instruments: Piano
When teaching, I use very accepted strategies as I teach each individual. I work on the level and at the pace of each individual that is best for him/her. I keep a record of where each individual is at very regularly. I stay open for any questions, concerns, or ideas of others about the teaching and strategies that are used. At times when it can be appropriate, there are more fun activities used in teaching to decrease the mundane formality that can become too regular at times. Read More
Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Music Keyboard
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
One great sign that a student is ready for lessons is if they ask for lessons.
That show immediate interest.
I've found that students around the age of 7 and older are able to make faster progress
compared to younger students.
Music has a lot of abstract concepts, and children are able to transition from
concrete thinking to abstract thinking around that age.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Learn as slow as necessary and practice to perform.
Most mistakes students make happen because they are rushing the learning
process.
Learning a new piece of music takes three separate steps.
after choosing from 1 to 4 measures, the first step is to learn one hand's part
up to speed.
Secondly, learning the opposite hand's part up to speed.
Third, learning to play hands together up to speed.
Practicing to perform is done at the same time as the song is being learned, so that each part is played as close to
how the song will be performed once they know how to play it correctly.
When will I start to see results?
Students start seeing results at their very first lesson.
My teaching style gets students to make more significant
gains quicker than traditional teaching styles.
They have music they enjoy playing right at the beginning, and every
lesson thereafter.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My mom encouraged me to take lessons by taking lessons, also.
It didn't take long for me to develop a passion for learning piano, and
becoming self-motivated to continue my education.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I love how I can solo and accompany myself at the same time.
Playing piano, and especially synthesizer, essentially gives me an entire orchestra
at my fingertips. With so many musical styles available, the joy of learning is
endless.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Playing at the Kansas City Music Festival is one highlight of my career.
I'm also happy to have won many state competitions playing flute
and tenor saxophone.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I've had at least 12 students attain distinction and Honors levels in their RCM and ABRSM
certifications.
I've had 4 beginning students audition for the piano part for their orchestras,
and won over more experienced pianists.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The hardest thing to master at the piano is to be able to play
completely different styles of music, and to learn the styles unique
language on a professional level.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I'm partial to the Piano Adventures series, as well as the RCM Music Development Program.
Both are very thorough in helping students understand complex musical concepts in the shortest
amount of time.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I like to start out with theory and scales. That way students learn what, why, and how (theory) and
also warm up the small muscles and joints in their hands (scales), so they avoid injury when it's time
to play/work on their music.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I have several songs I enjoy playing. If I have to pick just one, it's Bach's Suite No. 3 in D.
A close second is Angela, the theme to the hit T.V. show Taxi.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
If I weren't a musician, I'd be an artist.
I'm fascinated by how artist can draw or paint amazing pictures with ease.
However, I'm much happier as a pianist and composer.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I love to play the Blues.
I especially like songs that mix the Blues in with
other styles of music.
Along the same lines, Boogie-Woogie is also a favorite of mine.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I played flute and saxophone in elementary and high school, but they don't come close
to how much I enjoy playing and studying piano and synthesizers.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Listening to hits on the radio runs in my family, and my dad plays
the guitar. Other than that, I'm the only one who has pursued learning
an instrument to the extent that I have.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I decided and was a paid professional at the age of 14, and have been playing in that
capacity ever since.
It was a gradual process until I came to the realization that I have a talent in music
and that playing piano and performing is my passion and a huge part of who I am.
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