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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Flute lessons in Chicago . 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 Flute Piccolo
I have been playing piano and flute/piccolo for 17 years now and my love for music has only gotten stronger. In the winter of 2009, I graduated from Roosevelt University with a Bachelor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance. Also, I am currently working on my Master of Arts degree in Musicology/Music History at the University of Iowa (I still need to complete my thesis). As a musician, I have performed in numerous competitions, recitals, church services, weddings, and even several funerals. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium
Finding the starting place for any student is important, regardless of age. As a child of an adult learner who took lessons in guitar and voice, I understand the distinction between adult and younger learners. The pacing, goal setting and choice of materials and resources is important to keep interest and spark inspiration to practice and maintain growth. I strive to make sure each person gets an experience crafted and prepared for them through gauging interests, setting realistic goals and being aware of what kind fo time commitment they have to meet their goals. Read More
Instruments: Flute
For beginning students, I typically like to start with one of the Andersen etude books. This helps the student really get a grasp for the technicality and fundamentals of their instrument. This will also help them to progress in their musical playing abilities with their solo pieces. I like to start every lesson with scales or etudes and then work on their solo piece afterwards. I like to guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Double Bass Euphonium French Horn Tuba Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon
I am a very passionate and motivated instructor who loves with with students and sharing my love for music. I graduated in 2014 with my Bachelor's Degree in Music Educaton with a euphonium emphasis. I have had the opportunity to march Drum Corps, play in Concert Bands, Wind Ensembles, Orchestras, Quintets, Quartets, Pep Bands and Brass bands which has shaped me into the musician and teacher I am today. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet
It is a great joy to see students learn, grow, and have fun! I begin by asking the student of their goals, and eventually help them develop new goals as they explore and find their unique gifts. Students are provided with a unique, well-rounded program tailored for them, including the foundational resources and understanding needed to fly with other musicians. Each student will find that I am looking into their musical interests and strong points as an outlet to keep the lessons personal and relevant, including compositions written just for them, while continuously stretching them to the next step as they advance to their vision. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Flute Piccolo
I always figure out where a student is at, and prefer to grow off the student's strengths as opposed to harping on their weaknesses. I have been in lessons before where teachers couldn't get past the smallest details, and these ruined the experience for me, as well as greatly affected what I was able to accomplish in my lessons. The opposite is also true, in that I have had teachers that haven't even informed me of a weakness that I had, and I wasn't able to improve because of it. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Ukulele Recorder Euphonium French Horn Tuba Electric Guitar Djembe
The most important philosophical concept about private lessons is this: proceed in a way that will maximize your potential to achieve an excellent goal that you can call your own. Although I am not limited to one method book or another, I typically use Arban's for trumpet lessons - with other books and repertoire along with it. My background is Suzuki violin, followed by music literacy and transposition. So, whatever method book we select, we must consider basic furthering of direct musical perceptions, in addition to achievement of stated goals. Read More
Instruments: Trombone
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I was writing songs when I was 12 years old. I think in my head I had decided by 11 years old that I was going to be onstage. The very first professional funk band I was a part of was called Soul Turtle, when I was 19 years old. My very first gig with them was at Cafe on the Square in San Marcos, TX. It was so packed they couldn't fit any more people in. My mother told me later that her and my oldest sister secretly drove up from San Antonio to see me. They couldn't even get in, but she told me how wonderful it was to walk across the square and hear me, everywhere. My mother didn't live very much longer after that, but her memory of it lasts with me forever.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
I have two older sisters who were in the school band as I was growing up. To me music was a given part of life. I always knew that I was going to have to play something. I always knew that I was going to be in band, and in some way I always knew that I would be part of a band as a grownup. Both of my sisters were in the color guard, and both were officers. In our school you had to be in the band to be part of the color guard. I always knew I'd be in some sort of leadership in the band also. My senior year I was the Band President and trombone section leader. We had over 275 band members at the time.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I've had to learn to play piano, as music school required two years of lessons to acquire the ability to accompany either a vocalist or solo instrument. Other than that I've played bass guitar at a very introductory level. I've always thought that there is a need to concentrate on one instrument in order to play it very well. That being said, I've always concentrated on the trombone. I've been told by other musicians over the years that the trombone may be one of the hardest instruments they've ever tried to play. Still I have friends who play multiple instruments, and never cease to amaze me.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I've been performing in funk bands since I was 19 years old. I have extensive experience with improvisation now and have had a fondness for Texas funk music since I first heard it when I was young. I've played many styles of music from art rock to classical, but I've opened many doors through the funk community. I've performed with members of many great old and new funk bands over the years, and met so many of my favorite funk artists on the way from Sly Stone to Flea to George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic. I've written horn charts, recorded and hit the stage with many of them.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I've always felt the importance of music. If I weren't a musician I would dream about being one. I have friends I've known since I was young, who are friends of mine because of our shared love of music, who have decided as grown ups to take up an instrument. It seems to be what they've been missing in their lives all along. My friends have all become musicians, sound engineers, DJ's, and even roadies. If I wasn't a musician I would be working at a music store, record store, radio station or music instrument repair shop. I'd have to surround myself with music in one setting or another.
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