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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!
Instruments: Voice
Before returning to PA in the summer of 2017, I taught Preschool-6th Grade general music in Richmond and Oakland, CA. Along with classroom teaching, I've taught voice, guitar, ukulele, piano and group music classes throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. I'm currently working towards a PA K-12 Education Certification. As a classically trained Tenor, I've performed numerous operatic roles ranging from “Rinuccio” in Puccini's Gianni Schicchi to “Apollo” in Monteverdi's L'orfeo. Read More
Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion
I am a driven musician and open-minded teacher who wants to create a positive musical experience for my students. I graduated the University of the Arts in 2013 with a degree in Jazz Performance for the drums. My talents have taken me all over the country, most recently with my band ILL DOOTS. With them, we have accomplished two East coast tours. My experience also spans around Philadelphia, where I have played with a number of groups and artists. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Keyboard
I am a passionate and professional teacher, performer, and composer on saxophone, flute, clarinet, and piano. After growing up in Seattle participating in many state and national musical events, I moved to Philadelphia to attend Temple University. I graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Saxophone Performance. I have had the chance of perform nationally as well as internationally, playing in venues like Seattle's Benaroya Hall and the Kennedy Center. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Organ Double Bass Keyboard
My own mentor was a tough guy... He would stand behind me, yell, shout and pound my shoulder. For sure, it is not for everyone. With most students, I take a calm and relaxed approach. As a child studying the classics, I remember teachers hitting my hand with rulers when I made mistakes. Jazz; however, is a creative art. It also requires making things up on the spot, so the most important skill is not to avoid mistakes, but to be able to recover from them. Read More
Instruments: Piano Flute
I use the following method books, depending on the age and ability of the student: Alfred, Bastian and John Thompson. For younger students (under eight years old) I usually use the Alfred all in one book.. for older children, I use the Bastian set of four books: piano performance, technic and theory. For adults and teenagers, I use the Alfred all in one adult method book. For gifted students, I use the John Thompson book (the one I learned from). Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I am very passionate and love teaching and sharing my knowledge of music. After graduating college in 2011, I started to teach full-time and during this time I learned so much on how to go about teaching people of all ages and different musical backgrounds. I taught in various music stores, I later started my online teachings. I later moved to Philadelphia from Alabama, since I've been here I've started online teaching and playing music gigs with various bands. Read More
Instruments: Trombone
My teaching style is pretty straight forward and hands on. I like to ask questions and make people think. I also like for people to work at their pace. I will try to set goals for your student to achieve. I definitely like to tap into what the student likes and go from there! I like to utilize the instrument and have the student really use their listening skills to achieve great sound on the instrument. 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.
24 Years
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Cities with Students
3,123
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