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Featured Music Teachers Near Philadelphia, PA

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Music lessons in Philadelphia . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!

Dan P

Instruments: Piano Drums Latin Percussion

When teaching a novice student the drums it is extremely important to note that learning the drums is not an overnight affair. The amount of practice needed for thorough syncopation is not to be slept on. HOWEVER, I genuinely believe once a student hits that learning curve where their arms and legs have "minds of their own" there is an infinite amount of progress that can be made after. I always say music is fun and it should always be whether the student is practicing rudiments, or legitimately playing to pieces from Glen Miller's Orchestra all the way up to Michael Jackson. Read More

Erik S

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Djembe

For all students, I start off with the basic fundamentals. Proper setup, posture, stick position, and technique. I then will hand write some examples and assess the student. From there I usually will use Alfred's Beginning Drum Set Method. Once the student has a grasp on that, I will focus on rudimental drumming and snare rhythms to accompany the drum fill portion of the Alfred's book. From there we move into more advanced books that include jazz drumming and complex rock beats as well as learning popular songs of the student's choice. Read More

Karena C

Instruments: Piano Flute

For Beginners who are just learning how to read music, I usually start off with Faber's method, there is a version for adults as well as children. This seems to progress at a very suitable speed, comfortable yet still challenging, and has proved to be quite effective in getting basics down. Once my students have become familiar with the fundamentals in these books, I move them on to repertoire according to their individual goals or needs. Read More

Andrea P

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

I teach both classical reading and modern music theory to ensure a well rounded approach. I use the book series by Faber to cover classical reading. I believe Faber books do an excellent job at covering all areas of music. I make sure to keep tabs on my students' practicing as I believe in consistency. The student will be given work that is reasonable to practice once a day for at least 10-20 minutes a day. Read More

Steve D

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar

I teach primarily guitar lessons. I have been teaching guitar lessons since Jan 2003. I am formally trained, know extensive music theory, and can read (and will teach, if desired) standard notation (a.k.a. "sheet music"). I have played in all kinds of bands for over 2 decades (rock, metal, classic rock, pop, funk, reggae, disco, oldies, and more). I know literally thousands and thousands of songs. Even though there are many guitar players out there with much stronger technical skills and agility than myself, I am honestly one of the best guitar teachers out there. Read More

Gregory P

Instruments: Drums Recorder Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

My teaching style is fully interactive. As a teacher of both music and computers, I was never a dictatorial teacher. Other teachers, even young ones, that everyone was up and around. Talking to each other. Some listening to music. Whatever style fits the learner. You cannot "cheat" in music performance. Either you can do it or you cannot. Everyone does not learn the same way, so everyone should not be taught the same way. Read More

Matthew G

Instruments: Cello

There is nothing I love more than to see students succeed, and develop a passion and understanding for music. My goal is to create a productive and encouraging work environment, where students can be motivated and feel capable to succeed to their desired level. I would love to work with you, and make you in to the best cellist you can be! Read More

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Brian L

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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