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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Cello lessons in San Francisco . 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: Violin Cello Viola Electric Violin Music
Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs.. Read More
Instruments: Cello
For beginning students, I usually begin heavily with physical technique, music theory exercises, and scales. From there, I use Rick Mooney's Position Pieces as well as solo repertoire from the Suzuki books to develop musicality and efficiency. The solo works chosen are designed to work toward the interests and goals of the students (competitions and/or genre interests). For advanced or adult students, I treat our lessons more broadly, integrating cello playing, music history, and an exploration of the genre as a whole to establish passion and long-term goals. Read More
Instruments: Cello
Im passionate about inspiring new beginners and novice cellists to their full potential. Having 10+ years of cello experience, I specialize in prepping students for auditions, playing in orchestras and individual performance pieces. I graduated from University of Washington in 2014, with degrees in Speech and Hearing Science and music, I pursued my musical journey during my graduate studies in Chamber Music Lab, University Orchestra and individual performances for weddings and small events. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Organ Ukulele Electric Violin Music Keyboard Electric Guitar
From experience, these are all the basic tools a student needs to work on their fundamentals before diving into full fledged solo pieces for competitions. Beginning students have to start from the bottom. These students will start by learning how to hold the violin and the bow, for example, and slowly but surely get into reading music and eventually playing simple scales and melodies from an elementary book. Some adults, however, may be interested in learning an instrument because they want to play a song they love. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Mandolin Recorder Orchestral Percussion Music
Seasoned vocal instructor with master of Music in Vice Performance. Performed with APU opera and various award winning choral groups joining competitions both in international and local. I have been teaching voice and instruments (piano, violin, cello, viola, recorder) since 2003. I have been passionate guiding students across various musical genres, including classical and contemporary, and languages such as English, German, Italian, French, and more. Each lesson is a unique journey where we explore the art of voice, discovering the beauty in every note and phrase. Read More
Instruments: Cello
Besides performing, I have devoted most of my time to teaching. I have been teaching students in private as well as in music schools for more than 35 years, ages ranging from as young as five years old to working adults. Starting from 2004, I have taught at David K's Music School in San Jose, where I am still teaching currently. During my teaching career, I have assisted countless students in preparing for orchestra auditions, as well as the more advanced students for local contests and competitions. Read More
Instruments: Cello
I graduated from High School in 2002, and I've taught on and off since then. I've moved 4 times, but in each place I kept a high standard for my students and taught them in a way that would help them accomplish their personal goals. In Tampa I was a teachers assistant, filling in to teach college students technique and repertoire, and I kept small private studios in Boston and New Jersey as well. Read More
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What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
I would say take your time and find your problem areas that may need work, be it the speed of your picking hand while sweep-picking, or playing fast alternate-picking runs. It's also important to not get frustrated or angry. If you start to feel frustrated, it's best to put the guitar down and take a little break from practicing and then come back to it with a clear head. I tend to notice while practicing on my own that if I can't get something down right away, I'll set the instrument down for a bit and come back to it later. I'm then able to play the passage better after clearing my head.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I decided on my primary instrument shortly after I saw Jeff Loomis live with Nevermore at Gigantour in 2005. I was still pretty young, but I knew right then and there that I wanted to play guitar just like he does. I started to develop my craft and after hard work and dedication, I eventually got to the level that I'm at now. As a musician, you'll never stop learning new things and developing different techniques. I currently tend to focus much of my attention on songwriting and structuring my own music.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
My favorite genre to play would have to be progressive or neoclassical metal. I love technical, guitar-driven music and the sheer aggression that metal has in general. Low-tuned guitars, changing time signatures, and fast lead work interest me. I feel that metal is the closest thing to 18th century classical music that we have today than any other genre. Metal, unfortunately, is often overlooked by musicians who are outside of its community. I think that everyone should expand their horizons and give it a listen sometime. Even the most die-hard classical, jazz, blues, or rap fan can find something that sparks their interest.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Music is a huge part of my family. I am a fourth-generation guitar player. My great-grandfather, my grandfather, and my father are all guitar players. My uncle is a keyboard player, and his son is also a keyboard player as well as a guitar player. I've been around music my whole life and developed my love for it at a very young age. I wanted to be around instruments all the time and play everything I could get my hands on. My family had a huge part to play in that, so I wouldn't be where I am today as a musician if it hadn't been for them.
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