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Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe Acoustic Guitar
I've been performing and teaching throughout NYC for the past 10 years. Both performing and teaching useful concepts are a big passion of mine. My goal is to get you to have fun learning what you want learn and along the way we'll learn technique and other important concepts. My home base is drumset but over the years I have really honed multiple instruments in the world of the rhythm section and love teaching the roles of each instrument in this world. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Conga Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar
My number One thing is that it has to be fun learning otherwise the students get bored easily and disinterested so I always incorporate learning real music while you’re learning theory and carefully assessing the students strong points and trouble spots all the while giving them goals and consistent practice schedule And the critical importance of using a Metronome and having excellent timing. I want more than anything for it to be an enjoyable experience as well as a growth process for them and you continually push themselves to greater limits and I always stress the importance of practicing a little bit every day for muscle memory As supposed to spread out long practice sessions and I always give them encouraging words to help propel them to new heights, I also encourage them to bring any songs they would like to learn so that they can be playing with other fellow musicians and singers as quickly as possible Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
MUSIC EXPERIENCE The Last Class, Cover Band, New York, NY September 2021-Current ● Lead and rhythm guitar and backup vocals ● Co-founded and manage gig booking, practice scheduling, setlist creation, general operations, and social media ● Played several venues across New York City including The Bowery Electric, The Delancey, Chelsea Music Hall, City Winery, and Red Lion ● Sold out every venue and nicknamed Guitarden by the people Union College Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band, Schenectady, NY March 2018-June 2019 ● Lead and rhythm guitar ● Played classic jazz songs as well as modern classics The Cutoffs, Originals/Cover Band, Baldwinsville, NY September 2014-August 2015 ● Lead/rhythm guitar, bass guitar, and lead/backup vocals ● Wrote and performed several originals Guitar Lessons, Instructor, Baldwinsville, NY September 2014-August 2015 ● Taught a novice guitar player and took him from simple chords to complex melodies and reading tablature ● Lead him through songs of his choosing while instilling core guitar fundamentals ● Taught in-home, one hour per week as an independent instructor MUSICAL COURSEWORK ● Music Theory 1: Diatonic Harmony - Traditional harmony and modulation through writing and listening ● Music Theory 2: Chromatic Harmony - Composition and performance of intermediate music theory ● Seminar: Early Music - Listen, analyze, discuss, and write the music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance ● Baroque Music - Study of opera and sacred and secular music by Bach and Handel ● Music and the Holocaust - Analysis of music writing during World War II and its impact ● East Asian Music Cultures - Live performance, discussion, and composition of East Asian Music Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice
A lesson with me equals half of the allotted time being used to learn good technique (i.e., learning healthy vocal habits, singing vocalises, learning to read music, playing scales, etc.) and the other half of the time singing and playing repertoire. The repertoire includes both pieces chosen by Kathy (always approved by the student) which excite and inspire the students particular musical tastes while providing a new challenge in technique to be conquered, and also pieces brought in by the student; for example, if a student is working on music for a specific performance, etc., or if they just really like a piece and want to learn how to play or sing it, I am always ready and willing to lend a hand and an ear! Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Conga Latin Percussion Music Djembe
I have been drumming and performing music for nearly 30 years. I started out playing by ear at 5 years of age and shortly after received professional lessons. I became interested in a diverse variety of musical genres that grew as I did. I was very lucky to have two supportive parents, Bryan and Deborah who noticed my talents and nurtured them at a very young, impressionable age, introducing me to different instruments and live music. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar
My specialty is Rock music. It's my passion, my love and my lifestyle. To learn Rock really well, I also cover the basics of some different styles that I believe are important to know such as Blues, Jazz, Classical and Metal. I believe a musician needs to be versatile and open-minded in order to progress and become fluent in the instrument. These are some of the music theory and techniques I teach: Scales - Major and minor modes ( Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Locrian) Pentatonic Scales - Harmonic minor and Melodic Minor among other exotic scales Chord formation and progessions for all styles- Pull-off, Hammer on, legato, tremolo picking, finger-tapping, Arpeggios, string skipping,etc.. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I began teaching when I was a junior in highchool 5 years ago. As I progressed and study music at college I've kept on teaching as I've kept on learning, both at school and at home. Consistency is key and I always ingrain this into my students, no matter the level. The more you play the more you'll foster a love for your instruments! Being classically trained has given me a phenomenal base for my playing and I always try and incorporate the excellent form and technique it produces when teaching, especially with students of different genres! Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My grandfather on my father’s side played the mandolin. I clearly remember him playing the “The Tarantella” at family gatherings.
My cousin and two of my uncles on my mother’s side played the guitar. My one uncle played the bass as well. He was the one that made me aware that the 4 bass strings were the same as the 4 lower strings of the guitar.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I used to play my friend’s bass guitar at band rehearsals during practice. I purchased my first bass in college and would play with it for fun. When friends needed a bass player, I would gladly do my best to fill in. I also played at jam sessions. Eventually I found myself playing bass in an original band. It is a great feeling to lay down a solid groove for the band and watch people move to the beat. This is when I realized how different the role of the bass guitar was in an ensemble.
While I was in college I started to study piano as well. I took one semester of piano. I learned how to construct chords on piano and that opened much as for understanding music theory and how “it” all worked. Playing piano helped my musicianship in so many ways.
I studied drums and Latin percussion for several years in my late twenties as well. This really helped my reading music. Focusing on just rhythm without concern for musical pitch is very helpful for reading music.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
After I played my first high school dance I was hooked! It was a great feeling to play on a stage and see people dancing and having a great time.
It was around this time that MTV was becoming popular. I thought, "why not me?" That is when I started to take lessons and take my playing more seriously.
I have since then learned that being a professional musician comes in many forms and being a rock star is just one facet of making a living out of playing music.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Simple question however broad topic. There are entire books regarding effective practice that I would recommend to parents or older students that are interested in getting the most out of their practice. Two come to mind.
Effortless Mastery by Kenny Werner
The Inner Game of Music by Barry Green and W. Timothy Gallwey
Several quick points I suggest:
Having a specific goal that you plan to accomplish during practice is very important.
- A scale
- A chord of several chords
- A song or a tricky part of song or piece.
Understand the task at hand.
Practice SLOWLY with proper technique.
I recommend NO MORE THAN 10 to 15 minutes of focused practice for all new tasks; then take short break. Stretch this out over 45 minutes to an hour (or throughout your day). Repeat for several days. You will see results! If you can only do this for ½ hour that is fine too, especially for beginners.
There are studies that show this type of practice is more beneficial over long term than repeating the same thing for and hour because your brain loses interest when one thing is practiced for too long. Studies show that students will progress more quickly with shorter intervals of focused and deliberate practice.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
Several family members played guitar so it was convenient I guess. I learned to play the guitar slowly for the first couple of years. When my cousin or uncle would come over I would learn a few new things.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I learned to play the guitar from family members while growing up. I started with a couple of chords around 3rd grade and received my first guitar in 4th grade. I started formal guitar lessons during my junior year of high school.
My first guitar teacher was very supportive and impressed with what I picked up on my own.
He taught me to read music and explained simple music theory to me.
He would bring different guitar players to my lessons for me to check out. It was inspiring to me to hear the great jazz and classical players that I never would have heard at that time in my life.
When will I start to see results?
One should see realistic results after first lesson with slow deliberate practice.
If student never played the instrument before holding it correctly and strumming several chords are respectable results.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
I think 8 years old is a good age to start guitar lessons if the child shows interest? Perhaps younger depending on the child.
Can your child sit still for 15 minutes? Do they know right from left and have physical strength in their fingers?
Perhaps ukulele. It is easier to learn and will get the child prepared to move onto the guitar in future.
If a parent believes that their child can focus on a task and shows interest, I say give it a try.
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