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Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Drums Bass Guitar Electric Violin Fiddle Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I have played guitar professionally for 15 years, first in the Maryland/DC metro area and for the past 8 years in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. This includes several bands of my own creation that have toured the region as well as dozens of substitute stints filling in for rock, jazz, blues, and pop groups. In addition to bands, I also performed as a solo classical and jazz guitarist and have performed for politicians and celebrities in exclusive private events. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I really like using the Piano Adventures method for piano. However, I have used several method books for piano, guitar, and bass students before. Sometimes I do not require any books. It all depends on the student. I try to make a very personalized schedule per student. For adults, I also try to find out what the student is interested in and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lesson engaging and fun no matter their ability level. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
In 2008 I graduated from University of New Orleans with a masters in jazz guitar and I have been playing guitar since I was 6 years old. I toured professionally in a band for 4 years playing 200 shows a year. I have experience teaching at college level high school level and grade school level. Ive played every style from Jazz to rock to metal. I really like teaching and im easy-going! It's never too late to learn. if you've got two hands with any fingers on them I could probably teach you to play a guitar! Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
There are so many styles and genres that you can delve into for years without touching upon them all so I always want to know what you find the most interesting first and foremost. Songs are always worked in and I always try to do some analyzing of them based upon the concepts we’re always covering. Either way, there is always a structure. Each week I will give you specific homework to work on. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar
Teaching is something I naturally love doing, simply because I see it as an opportunity to share my interest and passion for a particular subject with someone, so that they may develop the same fondness for that subject. I believe the most important role of a teacher is to spark passion and curiosity in his student, hence my goal is to successfully demonstrate to my students why music is so amazing!I have about a year of teaching experience, tutoring high school students.I also have been teaching piano to my roommates and friends during my college, and have successfully hooked many of them to music. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
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Instruments: Guitar Drums Djembe
First the skill level of the student must be determined. Then the goals of what the student wishes to learn and wants to be capable of playing. Next we will set goals together and a time frame to achieve their goals. I will then develop a lesson plan based on what the student wants to achieve with exercises and practice techniques to build the muscle memory and strength required to play. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Lute Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My first Classical Guitar teacher, Mr.Patrick Kerber (A classical guitar professor at Southeastern Louisiana University), was a gigantic inspiration for me. He studied personally under the legendary classical guitarist Pepe Romero. It was through him that I truly discovered the Classical Guitar. He began teaching me Mr.Romero's technique and musical phrasing that has lasted me until now, and will forever be the arch-stone of my playing. I went on and decided that I needed to study with Mr.Romero directly and joined the Celedonio Romero Institute, where every summer for 5 years I studied personally with Pepe Romero, among other members of his quartet, "Los Romeros" musicians that have won countless Grammies, been recipients of honorary doctorates from prestigious universities, were knighted by the Spanish nobility, and etc. Along studying personally with them, I also had the opportunities to perform in masterclasses held by them, and play along side them in orchestral performances as well as ensemble performances. Together we played pieces like "Concierto de Aranjuez" by Joaquin Rodrigo, "Fantasia para un Gentilhombre" by Rodrigo, "El Baile de Luis Alonso" by Geronimo Giminez, and much more.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If your child desires to begin playing! The sooner a student begins taking lessons from a teacher the better. It's better to learn under instruction so that the student does not develop bad habits. Specifically tension-- tension can lead to many injuries with excessive playing. I'm here to make playing the instrument as easy as possible.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Practice painstakingly slow with the use of a metronome. Focus on keeping your hands as light and tense-free as possible.
If you detect tension in any aspect of your technique; drop your hands down at your side -- totally limp-- until they feel heavy. Then, slowly and methodically raise your hands to the instrument and focus on how light your hands should feel now. Apply pressure very slowly to the strings plucking consistently. Once you get a good crisp sound stop applying pressure. This is the best way to learn that playing any string instrument does not require the use of force.
When will I start to see results?
This depends on the level of the student.
Advanced and intermediate players will begin seeing the difference very, very quickly with practice. They will notice clearer and more articulate musical phrasing, lighter and easier technique, and a significant boost to their tone. They should quickly make progress in learning more advanced repertoire.
Beginners will start with learning about the instrument in its entirety. How to hold the instrument, music theory, how to play slowly and methodically. Once this is done, we will begin learning simple etudes and studies that not only hone their newfound skills, but will get some beautiful repertoire under their fingers that will last them for however long they stick with music.
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Cities with Students
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