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Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Recorder Euphonium Tuba Mallet Percussion
In 2010, I graduated from VanderCook College of Music with a Bachelor's in Music Education. I have played in a variety of instrumental ensembles on different instruments, from euphonium, trombone, marimba and drum-set to name a few. I am motivated to helping people accomplish their goal of learning their instrument. I teach music for Chicago Public Schools and have started a music program at my school teaching, marching band, guitar, choir, drum-line and orchestra. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I have always been passionate about music and feel no greater joy than sharing this passion with my students and friends. I began playing guitar around 2003 while I was a freshman in high school. Throughout my high school years I have attended summer music camps in Green Bay, WI then at Berklee College of Music in Boston. After graduation I attended McNally Smith College of Music where I majored in Guitar Performance. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar
Learning to play an instrument can be extremely overwhelming, so it's important that the student sets his or her own pace. My role as a teacher is simply to guide students along paths they choose for themselves. At the same time, I push students to explore ideas that they may not have thought to explore for themselves. For example, as a predominantly rock and blues oriented musician, some of the most profound growth I've experienced has come from learning the basics of classical theory. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar
Included in these experiences was Chicagoland regular rotation play on XRT's local music showcase and an interview on the Flabby Hoffman Show. While attending UIC I even dabbled in theatre, and though I I had little to no experiece as an actor, I achieved a lead role in three out of the four productions I was cast in. Of these four, two were rock musicals, including the Who's "Tommy." As you can see, my whole life is music.I love to teach, perform and compose music.Although I love all these elements of music, I would have to say that my greatest joy comes from seeing my students progress towards becoming accomplished musicians.Whatever your goals may be, I take great pride in helping you attain them. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's guitar lesson books 1-3. I also have material for younger children. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce songs of artists they would like to learn. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
I am a passionate and encouraging music instructor specializing in guitar, music theory, and songwriting. I graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2013 with a Bachelor of Music in Songwriting Guitar Performance. I have gigged extensively in the Boston area and Midwest as a singer/songwriter, performed on various studio sessions, co-written songs in several genres, and played guitar for other musicians. My music has been featured on college radios and online blogs, and I have been fortunate enough to play the Berklee Performance Center, Faneuil Hall, and Harvard Square. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
The great thing about private one-on-one lessons is the individualized pace and learning style. I like to understand the most effective ways my student learns. Some students need to be immersing themselves in exercises that allow them to create and experience the music through a personal lens. Some students prefer to hone in on the technical work and theory. Both are important skills for a well-rounded player but depending on the student's personality they may be more inclined toward one or the other. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Trombone Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Euphonium Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Don't view practice as a chore that simply needs to be done, a box that needs to be ticked, or a time that needs to be filled. The act of practicing itself won't make you any better. Rather, view practice as an opportunity to increase your skills, as a chance to focus on what you have trouble with, and as your skills grow and your troubles shrink, your ability will naturally improve. Better quality practice, even if done less often, will yield better results than simply "grinding" an hour a day on something you're not actually enjoying.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
This could be different for every child, especially depending on the instrument. For some instruments, a child might not physically big enough to effectively play the instrument they want to. In most cases, there are smaller alternatives that they could start on, and move those skills over to their instrument of choice when they are the correct size. For example, many skills on ukulele will transfer over to guitar, but ukuleles are much easier for small bodies to handle.
Aside from size, the student needs to have the ability to listen, focus, and follow directions, and an understanding of the concept of practicing over time to improve skill. Musical ability is not something that can be mastered in a single afternoon. And in fact, it is a process that is never truly over - one can always get better. So they need to understand that they are starting a process, not acquiring a new thing. Some children can understand this quite young, and some people still struggle with this as adults.
When will I start to see results?
That depends on what you consider a "result." A tuba student might take months just to properly play a single note, and a piano student might be able to play a simple tune in the first day. Every student is different, every instrument has its own set of challenges, and every parent has a different expectation. I have had several students who all start at the same time but progress at very different rates, due in part to the student's level of motivation, their own personal goals on the instrument, and their natural ability or sense of rhythm. Some students take to it quite naturally and so can very quickly appear proficient, even if they don't put in that much effort. Others can try and try but not quite "feel" the timing for the rhythm correctly, and that takes longer to develop if it doesn't come naturally.
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