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Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
He permitted me to, so I got an A grade for that class. I took some music classes at Pasadena City College. I had been in various bands since my teens. I was in the Kingston Beat All Stars. That band played mostly Jamaican ska and reggae standards. Currently I'm in a duo called Infinite Suns. We're just starting out. I'm a versatile player. I can play rock music, acoustic guitar instrumentals, etc. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I've taught lessons to students since I was 19 years old, and music lessons to students since I was 22. Prior to the age of 22, my teaching experience was as a math tutor for the SAT, but that experience was invaluable in becoming comfortable with teaching generally, learning firsthand what techniques work best for teaching at a 1 on 1 level vs teaching a small group, how best to communicate material new to my students clearly and effectively, and to identify the need, when it arises, to spend a little more time on a given concept or topic. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I have been teaching music since I was 16 years old and I want to share the same experiences I had as a student. Many teachers won't admit it, but a student's musical future depends almost entirely on who is teaching them. If a teacher is fun to get along with and understands how the student communicates then this can ensure longevity in a student's playing career (even if the student only plays for fun). Read More
Instruments: Trombone
I work primarily with young students, we start with Book 1 of Accent on Achievement. Trombone fundamentals take a lot of time given that students must build actual muscle strength in addition to learning to read music and understanding the instrument. After a student has hit a sufficient range, we move onto the Rochut etude books. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet
It is my true belief that a great teacher is seeking to master of his/her craft. I have studied the trumpet for 22 years and everyday I learn something new. I try to do 2 simple things in a lesson: Model and Motivate. Read More
Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe
I like to start younger students off with sticking, familiarity with the instrument, basic rudiments and basic notation/reading. Once they have a grasp on basic rhythmic concepts, I like to teach functional grooves so students can begin to play music with others. My emphasis is peformance, and teaching functional grooves/ideas/fills as well as classic percussion literature helps students feel confident in performing. For older students, I try and help develop the tools needed express themselves in their chosen style. Read More
Instruments: Voice
I approach teaching by focusing on the student. I find out what they need and want first. We set realistic goals together and I give them the tools to help them reach their goals. I don't want my students to be entirely dependent on me. I like to give them exercises to do on their own in between lessons so that time doesn't go to waste and they can see quicker improvement with their own practicing. Read More
Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Practicing is about quality and consistency. It is very important to be focused on a specific goal when you're practicing, and to also make sure you are practicing the right things. You must ask yourself, why am I practicing what I am practicing? and what is the end result for practicing what I am practicing? It is also very important to be consistent with your practice. 15 minutes of focused practiced a day is better than cramming 6 hours of practice two times a week, since your muscle memory will develop much faster.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Your child is ready to start lessons whenever they begin to show a strong interest for music and an aptitude for learning. Since children are highly capable of retaining information, it is probably the best point in life for them to start learning. There are so many connections being made in the brain at this young age, that they will soak everything in like a sponge, and in turn it will benefit them in the long run. Music has so many beneficial aspects. It is one of the only subjects in life that is mental, emotional, physical and spiritual all at once.
When will I start to see results?
The more time and effort you put into your musical pursuits, the quicker you will begin to see results. The results that you want to see can start happening within a matter of days if you are having consistent and quality practice sessions. Music is a life long endeavor, so depending on how far you want to take your musical pursuits will determine the amount of results you will receive. Ironically, the more you improve the harder on yourself you become, due your high expectations and you will want to see even more results more quickly. It is a journey up and downs, and ups and downs that is all relative to the individual.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I have had multiple teachers that have inspired me throughout my life, whether they were teaching me bass, arranging or theory, and have found that they all have something in common. They all have the ability to connect with their students in an enthusiastic way and not bog them down by being overly academic and regimented. They are able to make connections with what they are teaching to not just music itself, but with other aspects of life. I think this is very important and is something that I strive for myself as a teacher.
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