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Instruments: Guitar
Over the years I have done everything from playing in the local "Battle of The Bands", opening for rocker Marshall Crenshaw with my band "Caf Society" and playing with jazz great Vincent York at The Montreux Detroit Jazz Festival. I have been teaching for over 20 years and really enjoy teaching and helping others, whether they want to play for their own enjoyment. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums
My final goal is how to enjoy singing. In my opinion, the most important thing is that singing should be comfortable to both a singer and an audience. For this reason, I generally help them to sing comfortably. Most of the students have a common problem to sing. I would say it is artificial voice which makes their voice tired and injured. When I taught students some of them struggled with development about their voice quality. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
I began teaching during my time in college. I have been teaching private lessons for over 5 years now and have seen a huge improvement in all of my students. I encourage a regular practice schedule and assign weekly studies for the guitar. I encourage all my students to learn to read music but have also found that having them learn with their ear can be beneficial. My main concern is that the student becomes passionate about the guitar. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello
I try to strike a balance between music lessons being serious and being fun. I expect my students to practice almost every day and I expect that the parents will be part of keeping them accountable for scheduling that practicing. Lessons are a combination of learning technical skills and learning songs, which usually are mostly classical songs with a few contemporary songs thrown in for motivation. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass French Horn
I am a driven and passionate musician, who loves performing, and most of all passing on my love of music to students. In 2014 I graduated from Messiah College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education, Studying both horn and Jazz Bass. Upon graduating Messiah, I attended Bowling Green State University studying Horn Performance. My wide range of musical experiences has equiped me to teach different styles to a wide variety of students. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Accordion Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon English Horn Conga Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I am an instructor who tailors lessons based on the student's desires. Having been a performer since I was 13 years old, I work as a musical coach. My performing experience varies from pop, rock, country, jazz, hard rock, contemporary Christian and classical. I am a classically trained pianist and vocalist. Currently I play in a trio that performs regularly at nursing homes. I love bringing joy to the elderly by playing their favorite sing alongs as well as teaching them current music. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I have been teaching guitar for over 15 years, and have taught students of all ages and ability levels, including at many music schools and at the college levelat Century College in Minnesota. As a guest teacher, I have given many masterclasses both in the United States and Europe. While I primarily perform as a classical guitarist, I have extensive experience both teaching and playing other styles, including rock, folk, jazz, blues and pop. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
Knew since I was a young kid. I knew that being a musician was my calling. Music ran in my blood just like we all need oxygen.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Nope just me I’m the music inclined child. My grandpa played lap steel guitar and my great grandma played guitar. I am the only one in my family to peruse a career in music .
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
Piano cause I had to in college and love it. It helped me multi task better and read music. I would like to start learning to play bass
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
Nothing or a cook like I used to be
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Blues and jazz cause I grew up on these styles
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The entire guitar in general. Me I’ve been playing 23 years and still mastering the guitar after college and taking lessons from one of my college instructors
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Is he/she motivated and excited to learn. Ask them what songs they would like to learn. Let them know you won’t be a rock star over night. It takes a lot of dedication and disabling.
When will I start to see results?
First month or few weeks if you practice daily. I encourage my students to practice at least 20-30 min per day or Monday through Saturday and take Sunday to relax.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
Yes all my college instructors and my teacher Zeb Cruikshank. I started taking professional lessons at age 8 which helped me develop different teaching techniques approaches and much more.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I knew since age of 3 I wanted to be on stage playing the guitar. My influence that started it all was listening to Billy Ray Cyrus Achy Breaky Heart on VHS
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
Kum pee du wee by Steve Vai. This piece shows mastery on the guitar. Another would be Beethoven Moonlight Sonata all on classical guitar. Such a masterpiece
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
Bachelors in Guitar Performance cause I got to learn a vast variety of contemporary music and many styles over 5 years and music theory ear tracing as well as keys classes.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I start by stretching and then doing a chromatic exercise using fingers 1234 and alternating patterns and going into scales chord exercises and jamming to tracks to help develop my ear.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Hal Leonard William Lovett. These books helped me a ton when I was growing up and in college I’ve developed into a better player cause of these guitar authors.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
All my Recital’s and performances. I am extremely proud on October 31 2021 I’ll be releasing my first solo album all composed originals and mixed and engined by myself. It is called A Universe of Sound
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Take time breathe. Stretch before practice hands and body. Make sure your relaxed. Sit on a hard chair. Good posture. Take 5 minuets per exercise. Always stretch hands and muscles before playing.
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