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Instruments: Piano Voice
I will also help a student with any outside pieces for school or the community. Piano Lessons: For beginning students who are very young, I start with Bastien Piano Basics or Hal Leonard Essential Elements. For adults/teens, I use the KJOS Bastien book for adults or the upper level books by Hal Leonard. I also have my students play popular pieces or holiday pieces of their choosing in addition to their classical repertoire. Read More
Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe
Music has always been a passion for me. I'm motivated to work with students and show them how music can transform them as a person and musician. In 2016, I graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelors in Instrumental Music Education and a Bachelors in Percussion Performance. Performing in different types of ensembles throughout the years has given me versatility as a precussionist in many different styles, such as marching band, classical, musical theatre, latin jazz and hip-hop. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet
I have been playing the clarinet and saxophone for 13 years. I began teaching lessons in high school and have continued teaching since. I went to school at Northern Oklahoma College to obtain my Associates Degree in Music and continued my education at Oklahoma City University where I received a Bachelors Degree in Instrumental Music Education. I have studied under Dineo Heilmann, Dr. Stacey DiPaolo, and Bradford Behn. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I always treat students and families with care and respect, and you can expect me to always give you my best when it comes to my guitar instruction. Trust is very important when your children are involved, and you can count on me to treat your children as my own. I am on time, take time to listen when you have a concern, and spend time to solve any problem we may encounter. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Oboe Bassoon English Horn
Like I said in my experience section. I believe that students of different ages that are just starting instruments will have different wants and needs. So my teaching style will change a bit. Younger students, such as children, should get a healthy mix of popular music and some form of 'classical' training, I am including Jazz and other genres in the 'classical' as there is large amounts of history and techniques to explore. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba
Older children just beginning to enter the world of music will begin with the fundamentals of musicianship, sound, and breathing. From there I will progress to rhythm, pitch, and notation. When these skills are mastered I will get the students comfortable with their instruments and begin playing. Students that have a background in music with their instruments will be assessed to determine the level of teaching required. After their skills have been assessed each student will have a plan of action with specific goals to met their target competency. Read More
Instruments: Violin
My students of all levels have been made aware of what is amazing in their playing and, in turn, felt encouraged to bring the other aspects of their musicianship to the same level. My very first young student confided in me that he originally wanted to quit the violin, but my instruction convinced him to keep pursuing music. Needless to say, this was one of the happiest moments of my teaching career! Read More
Instruments: Cello
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
When I was little, I had terrible stage fright. Not only on the cello, but also in little roles I had in school plays. I could barely stammer out my lines! As a cello player, my hands trembled so much when I performed that I could barely play! I was so determined to be a professional cellist, so I read all the performance books I could get my hands on. Many of the techniques I learned to train for the stage were found not only in books for musicians, but also for sports. Between those mental toughness techniques and just pushing myself to get out there, I have conquered stage fright! Not only am I comfortable performing on stage, but also with speaking to the audience. I have grown to love being a performer!
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I started playing the cello at age 9, but it wasn’t until I was 15 years old that I decided I wanted to be a professional musician. The defining moment was when I was performing in my local youth orchestra. We were performing a piece called The Pines of Rome. In one part of the music, I was so moved that I tears came to my eyes. It was so overwhelming and I knew then and there that I wanted to turn my music-making into a career.
When will I start to see results?
WIth consistent practicing, you will see/hear progress every week. Sometimes the progress is slow, but it is there! Sometimes, a student will have breakthroughs and giant leaps are accomplished in a short period. No matter what, I tell my students to “trust the process”. By that I mean, follow what your private teacher assigns and you will become better and better!
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I have a few standard books I use for most of my students. For scales, Technical Studies, Volume One by Klengel. The author was also a cellist and I like his various options for scale study. It keeps things interesting! For facility, I like a book by Cossman. It may appear tedious, but the exercises are super effective! For more musical etudes, I like Sevcik, Duport, Piatti and Popper. I prescribe these fro my more advanced students and continue to practice them myself. The teach many techniques while remaining beautiful pieces.
The book series I assign my beginners is called "Artistry in Strings" by Robert S. Frost. I love how they color-code the strings in the Introductory book. This is particulary useful for little kids beginning the cello. I also use the Suzuki Cello School books. I am certified iin Book 1, but really love using all of the volumes as they are pieces that coincide very logically with students' technical progress. A series that supplements the Suzuki books is called Position Pieces by Rick Mooney. These last two go hand-in-hand for successful skill development.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
In my experience, when a child can speak and say their ABCs, they can start learning a stringed instrument. Their are many games and songs that help little ones learn while having fun!
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
I recommend writing down your game plan before starting a practice session. Take into consideration not only what your teacher assigned, but the amount of time you have allotted for your practice that day. Break down each assignment into manageable chunks and don't worry if you don't get through everything! It's more effective to have quality over quantity!
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