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Instruments: Piano
I have taught piano and other instruments to my own children and those who were in our Home School group. I was an aide in public school at a one room school house in a small logging community where I gave lessons to any student that was interested for free. A Teacher in town kept me busy being supplied with students including her own. Moving to a larger city I taught at a Montessori School with 2 campuses, grades K-8. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Oboe Music
I have been teaching in classrooms and after-school programs for over twenty years, and in 2023 began teaching music lessons in my home studio. I grew up playing music and participating in school bands and orchestras, but spent the first half of my adulthood in careers unrelated to music. I have found that my formal music education did not prepare me for the music-making that I find most rewarding today--making music collaboratively and casually with friends. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar
I love to see of students open their minds to all the methods of Playing. Keeping fun and practical, but making sure that they can keep learning on their own Without bumping into obstacles on their way to success. Being passionate is the best key element and i love to see that when giving my students lessons,keeps me intrigue. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I began teaching music in 2010 while I was still an undergraduate student. Since then I have taught music lessons of all kinds to all ages in community music schools, in public schools, in students homes, and in my home studio. I teach students as young as 5 years old and have a lot of experience teaching adults as well. I encourage regular practice and goal setting as a way to realizing results. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
I believe that a good teacher helps students teach themselves. Most of a students learning will be done on his or her own at home or in a practice room, so a teacher must give them the necessary tools to succeed, as well as constant support and encouragement. My goal is to teach healthy, grounded singing, no matter what musical style my students are interested in pursuing. I focus on balanced and centered body alignment, accurate body mapping, an easy breathing technique, and vibrancy/flexibility in sound. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar
My teaching style is sensitive to the students' needs. I embrace the idea every student learns differently, playing to the student's strengths without coddling their weaknesses. I focus on clear and reachable expectations.I emphasize efficient practicing through fundamental strategies. You are how you practice. Read More
Instruments: Trombone
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Music doesn't run in my family. Both of my parents were in middle and high school band and have funny stories of how they faked their way through the years. I wasn't gifted with any unordinary skills in music, I've had to put in more work than most to get to the point where I am today.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I'm most proud of my current position as a musician in the USAF Band of Mid-America. It's a job I auditioned for multiple times before winning the position in 2018.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Many of my students have made it into the regional and all-state bands, won awards at solo and ensemble competitions. They've succeeded through their own motivation and effort. All I've done as a teacher is fuel that motivation and provided tools to succeed.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I use the Essential Elements books because they have a very systematic approach in how they teach the language of music while also teaching how to play your instrument. For advanced students, there's a plethora of material out there. Some of the staples I use include Rochut, Blazhevich, and Arban's.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I start by making sound on the horn. This is like stretching before working out or exercising. Then I move on to my daily routine, which is a series of exercises that essentially cover as many aspects of playing the trombone as possible (playing loud, soft, fast, slow, high, low, lip slurs, varied articulations, scales, patterns, etc.) The purpose of this is to help me feel ready to play anything but to also ensure I'm improving on the horn. This would be the equivalent of running drills, going through a circuit, running plays, and so on. Then I'll work on any music for an upcoming performance or recording. This is could be compared to a scrimmage or working on multiple concepts of a sport.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
With a music performance degree, you spend most of your time in an ensemble, where you're able to learn rehearsal techniques and strategies. Most degree tracks include a course on pedagogy, which is the method and practice of teaching, usually focused on your specific instrument. You're constantly presented with learning opportunities in just about ever situation you find yourself in, where everything correlates in one way or another.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I didn't choose my primary instrument, it was chosen for me since my beginning band didn't have enough trombone players. I never disliked the trombone, but it was never what I wanted to play. Over time, I began to find qualities or aspects I enjoyed about the trombone that other instruments didn't always offer.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If they possess the ability to focus on an activity for 30-60 minutes and can consistently practice at home, they should be ready.
When will I start to see results?
This will vary, but I usually see results within the first few lessons. If the student is interested in lessons, their enthusiasm is usually bolstered, and they will put in more time and energy into practicing. They begin to feel their is value in preparing for and going to lessons. A less interested student might take more time to see results because they're not implementing the tools the teacher is giving them during the lessons.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
-Set a goal before going into the practice session (play these measures without messing up, be able to play at this specific tempo, etc).
-Practice in chunks of time. Set a time for 15 minutes and work on a specific section. Take a quick mental break and then dive back in for another 15 minutes.
-Remove distractions. Practice in a location that isn't going to be fighting you for your attention. Put your phone out of your reach.
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kara
I'm looking for a piano teacher that will come to the house. I have a grand piano. I haven't played since I was a child and would like to learn to play again.
Heather
My son (7) and daughter (9) are interested in learning electric guitar (son) and keyboard (daughter). Ideally I'd love to find someone who could teach them both!
Robert
I am interested in piano lessons for my daughter. She is just a beginner and we don't have a piano, so I want to understand if this could work. Thanks