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Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Mandolin Recorder Orchestral Percussion Music
It is my joy seeing my students learn from me and become successful in their musical journey. I help my students discover and develop their skill and talent in music. I always encourage my students to go beyond their comfort zone; to show their talents in music, and to share it to the community. I also incorporate games in my teaching. I also give my students an opportunity to choose the music they want to learn and teach it to get their interest. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Ukulele Recorder Music Acoustic Guitar
My teaching experience comes from my experiences and lessons from my previous private teachers. During my 10 years of lessons I learned that importance of a regularly maintained practice schedule leads to the most effective practice sessions. I try to encourage students of all ages to seek out music that they find enjoyable and I do what i can to shape my lessons to make learning the music exciting. I try to anticipate a students need. Read More
Instruments: Cello
My teaching was primarily during my time as a music student in college, I have since taken part of various community orchestras and teach as a side hobby. My primary job is in the medical field. I have taught middle and high school students and lead multiple sectionals in my previous college years as a cellist. I graduated with a doctorate in Audiology, pursuing a career involving the sense of hearing. Read More
Instruments: Piano Cello Keyboard
For beginner students I like to start them with basic principles such as how to properly hold the bow and how to properly sit with the cello. I like to use methods such as Suzuki to work on musicality, and Essential elements to work on basics. For intermediate I like to work with the Popper etudes and the Bach Cello Suites, I also add some of the more advanced Suzuki books. Read More
Instruments: Cello
As a dedicated musician, I love working with students of all ages and levels to inspire creativity and passion. I completed my Masters in Music in Cello Performance from the prestigious University of Michigan under the direction of Anthony Elliott. I have performed all over the world as a soloist and chamber/orchestral cellist, currently performing as core cellist of San Franciscos contemporary chamber ensemble, Ensemble for These Times, and principal cellist of Opera San Luis Obispo on the Central Coast. Read More
Instruments: Cello
I graduated with a Master's Degree in Music from New York State University at Stony Brook and also earned a performance certificate from Northern Illinois University in Dekalb. My instructors include world celebrated Beaux Arts Trio cellist Bernard Greenhouse and Russian cellist Raya Garbusova. During my college years, I had toured and performed extensively with Young Artists’ Concert Chamber Music Group, which also includes televised performances. In addition to that, I was selected to appear regularly in a chamber music series in New York City with many renowned artists including violinist Raphael Hillyer, bassist Julius Levine, and clarinetist Charles Russo. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Organ Ukulele Electric Violin Music Keyboard Electric Guitar
I always start a lesson with a new student by assessing their current skill level. If the student already has a certain curriculum they are working on, I usually have them pick up from where they left off so I can see where we're at. Taking things into consideration like intonation, posture, dynamics, form etc., I either assign a new curriculum or continue on. My lessons usually consist of 3 books: a scale book, an etude book, and a leveled song book like the Suzuki method. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
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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