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Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone Flute Clarinet Ukulele Oboe Bassoon English Horn Keyboard
I always begin a lesson with having the student play a song/piece of their choice, so that they can feel confident and comfortable in their own skin and in the lesson space. For wind instruments, long tones and scales will occur at the beginning of the lesson, and will be followed by study of an etude and/or piece of repertoire. I will ask the student to sing through the piece, so that the student can make a connection with their own voice and with the music, followed by the student reading through the piece with their instrument. Read More
Instruments: Drums
Will doesn't believe to just pointing to a page in a drum book and telling a student to 'play this'. Instead, the 'page in the book' is a tool utilized to springboard into other topics, and vise versa. All students will learn basic music theory as it applies to the drumset, basic rudiments, stickings, hand technique/grip, foot technique, improvisation, etc. Ultimately, Will enjoys seeing the student taking any sort of interest in general, and while there's a lot one can learn, it's more important to him that the student is enjoying the time spent at the instrument, discovering their own interests with the instrument, and tapping into their creative side via the instrument! Read More
Instruments: Guitar
She feels privileged to also have been mentored for twenty years by the profound Patrick O’Brien, Juilliard Department Head and internationally recognized authority on early music. Her first live solo album, well-received by critics, garnered the No. 8 spot on the Billboard Traditional Classical chart. Her collected transcriptions of Argentine tangos is pending publication by her independent publishing company. She is a soloist and ensemble player in the NY metropolitan area and recently launched Circe’s Consort, an ensemble exploring music of the 16th and 17th centuries. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder
When I work with a student, I like to think of myself a motivational coach. I like to share the excitement of every new discovery and accomplishment! When working with younger students, I make sure that the lesson is interactive and fun, while giving clear instructions. Having a sense of humor is also a great motivator, as well as keeping in mind the childs age and attention span. When working with older students and adults, I like to suggest practice materials that are interactive as well. Read More
Instruments: Piano Cello
A Production Assistant in Primavera Consulting LLC 02/2018-03/2018• Chinese Music Teacher in Asian-American Coalition for Education 07/2017-09/2017 • Conductor of the chorus of college of fine arts at Tsinghua University 10/2014-12/2014 • Part-time job as a tutor teaching piano, cello, solfeggio and ear training, and music theory since 2010 Duties: taught students of different age piano and cello; taught students preparing for exams solfeggio and ear training, and music theory; intrigued students’ great interest in music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Acoustic Guitar
I'm a fun and upbeat female in my twenties! I enjoy having fun with my students and making them feel comfortable and able to be themselves! I think true improvement is only made when this is accomplished. I am passionate about encouragement, and making sure the student feels confident in their strengths before helping them attack their weaknesses. I like learning about a student's personality and learning style, and cater to their individual needs. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Then there would be 15 minutes dedicated to something new, often times the new material would introduce a new element element, either harmonically or technically. The last couple of minutes would be focused on my giving a recap on what the student can practice between lessons as well as giving the student an opportunity to ask questions or give suggestions. After the lesson, I send video recaps of the material taught and the way it can be studied. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Harmonica Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Double Bass Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The hardest thing to master on any instrument is the ability to feel comfortable while playing your instrument. Playing with stress may cause you to feel uncomfortable and you might sweat a lot and make mistakes. You especially do not want to go and perform on your instrument when you are not feeling comfortable.
My theory is that you are allowed to feel nervous before performing because that is perfectly normal. However, when you don't know your parts fully, you will feel even more nervous about possibly making a mistake on stage. You want to fully know your parts and feel comfortable playing them in front of people so that you do not feel super nervous before each show.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I definitely do not use books. I have actually became a really great musician without using any books or methods from other people. I taught myself every instrument by getting a feel for each instrument and getting comfortable playing the instrument. I feel like I will remember more if I can figure it out on my own and make my own mistakes and learn from them.
This may not be every musician's attitude so some people may have to use a book if they are teaching themselves to play an instrument. If you decide to learn from me, I can teach you to be a really great musician without using any books. A great teacher never needs books if he has the knowledge and equipment that is necessary to perform the specific task.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
It really depends on the band I am in and also the experience the other musicians have as well as the reason for a practice session.
One band I practice 8 hours a week on two different days so that we can be the best band and play to the best of our abilities without making mistakes. However, another band I play with only needs one practice before playing a big show like a outdoor festival.
I would say that you should practice until you are comfortable to perform live in front of other people.
My practice session with the student will be for one hour and will help the student be a better musician overall.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I don't actually have a Music Degree, but I do have the experience that others have and I do believe that I am just as high up as someone who does have a Music Degree. I don't think that everyone needs a Music Degree to be a better musician. Just because you went to college and at least barely passed your classes doesn't mean that you are a great musician. Some musicians may be better than other musicians that got a degree with a maximum average in all of their classes. It all depends on what you learn whether in college or not, and how you apply that to your musical abilities. If you learn in college everything possible, but don't use that information wisely, you basically learned for nothing.
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