Music Lessons in Atwood, CA

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Is always good for beginners to have a book that includes a basic outline of the guitar parts, string names, and general terminology. This includes but is not limited to Hal Leonard's Essential Elements or Guitar for Absolute Beginners by Daniel Emeri. After we passed the fundamentals, the class will be customized to each student's needs. Say for instance, if the student is interested in blues guitar playing, a big part of the lesson will involve transcribing some of the greatest blues players and we will focus on the bend and vibrato technique. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

My Methods: Fundamentals of breath work - incorporating several physical exercises and methods of showing the coordination until it is ingrained Focus on the use of the resonators - projecting the sound to the different cavities where sound resonates before leaving your body and into the room (i.e. 'the mask', mouth resonance, chest resonance, etc) Reducing tongue tension - a common issue is root of the tongue tension and I have several exercises to address this Improving range - most of my students gain notes in their belt range and their head range, and often in their low range as well Increasing the legato vocal line - here we focus on linking the vowels properly supported by the breath Jaw tension - similar to tongue we have evercises for this Style - different approaches such as riffing, back phrasing, using a glottal attack, using a breathy attack - creating colorful expressive phrases that link to the emotion of the song and the style desired Musicality - learning to read music, counting tempo, sustaining pitch, syncopation, dynamics, etc Diction - correct vowel shapes and enunciation + awareness of when tension closes down the vocal line if diction is carried over from speaking habits Performance - using tools from acting training to perform a song effectively and believably Career consultation - when appropriate, also offered Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

My teaching philosophy revolves around a holistic approach to music education. While technical proficiency is important, I also emphasize the significance of musicality, interpretation, and understanding the composer's intentions. It's not just about playing the notes; it's about conveying emotions and telling a story through each piece. I encourage my students to explore various musical styles, experiment with their creativity, and develop their own unique musical voice. As a composer I am capable of writing and arranging, on the spot. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I started out teaching group sessions for local singers in Southern California at no cost for 4 years starting in 2013. Eventually, students from the group classes started to seek me out for individual lessons and I was also invited to be the lead vocal coach for a singing competition called ETTV Top Stars held by ETTV America in 2017 as well as 2019. Being an artist myself, I love teaching young aspiring artists the knowledge and watch the surpass how far I went in the entertainment business. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I was born into a musical family, so I naturally entered the world of music. I started studying piano taught by my father then I studied more at the conservatory in Saigon. Performing during 1985-1995. I graduated AA music degree from Santa Ana college. Remember when I was a child cycling to school, I would sometimes stop for a few seconds or minutes to listen to the piano coming from a nearby house. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Throughout my extensive teaching career, I have been passionately committed to nurturing the musical talents of my students, guiding them to achieve remarkable accomplishments. As a registered Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC) educator, I take pride in my students' annual participation in the Certificate of Merit program, resulting in them consistently receiving State Honors. In addition to this success, my students have also proven themselves in various piano competitions across California, invariably securing prizes for their outstanding performances. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Fiddle

I have taught beginning violin using many different methods and books, including but not limited to the Suzuki Method, Essential Elements for Strings, and All For Strings books. However, I have found that the best way to engage students and maintain progress is not to keep too strictly to any one method, but to find what best suits each individual. I also incorporate a mix of transcribed fiddle tunes and/or popular music pieces to provide variety and keep the material fun! Read More