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Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Conga Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I began teaching Guitar and Piano during college as a way to expand my playing and teaching skills. Over the years I gained extensive knowledge of teaching techniques and how to work with students at all levels, ages, backgrounds, and understanding of theoretical music application. I handle my students with care, respect, and motivate them through positive reinforcement of their milestones while learning. Moreover, I have taught guitar and piano to over 200 students in the last decade - many have pursued careers in music, and some have even surpassed my accomplishments. Read More
Instruments: Piano
Besides piano, my other emphasis is composition. My senior project was a song cycle using texts from poems by Robert Frost and was scored for soprano, mezzo-soprano and piano. I received my Bachelor’s degree from UC Davis in Music and Psychology in 2009. As an active member in the Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC), I have held numerous positions in the Yolo County Branch. I have recently finished my tenure as Branch President and in the past I have been Recording Secretary and Chair of the Composer's Today Program, a program designed to encourage student composers with an annual recital to showcase their original works. Read More
Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard
My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private piano lessons part time 10 years ago. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I've also found that finding the genre the student likes can go a long way in helping them enjoy the piano and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I started playing when I was 5 years old and was taught through Suzuki format. It teaches students to learn by ear and that really made a difference in my style of playing. I started writing my own compositions at 13 years old and that is what made me want to learn more. All through highschool I continued to play and eventually got a small album together. I have played for many weddings and special occasions and even for convalescenthospitals. Read More
Instruments: Drums
My experience as a drummer is tihe following: i am professionally trained by some of the greatest and famous drummer in the world. I started taking private lessons at age 13. When i was 16 years old, I had my first recording contract with Decker Records, only after studying for 3 years. They were one the most of famous Record companies. When i was 15 or 16, i started playing professionally with Jazz bands and Rock bands in the New York area. Read More
Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion
i've been playing drums for 17 years. I am originally from New York where I worked as a drummer, educator, and then a professional in the music products industry. I graduated from Five Towns in 2009 with a bachelors degree in Jazz Commercial Music. Durning my time in college I expanded my musical palette adding swing, Latin, concert mallet percussion, drumline, and afro-cuban. I was also working with 3 original bands touring the trio-state area and releasing independent albums. Read More
Instruments: Piano Flute Music
Hello! I am a Colombian-American composer and flutist from the San Francisco Bay Area with a Bachelor of Music degree in Composition from San Jose State University. I have been working as a freelance musician for about 5 years. As a performer, I play just about anything and enjoy challenging myself with new repertoire, I particularly like playing Romantic or Modern music! I've had so many opportunities to perform with various chamber groups through an organization called Chamber Music Silicon Valley, and have traveled to many places in California and outside of the United States to perform and teach. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Bass Guitar Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
To play and perform the Bach Cello Suites on my bass trombone. They are immensely beautiful and challenging pieces on the instrument and a reward worth working for!
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I am also a bass guitarist, and DJ, having played in many bands ranging from musical pits, ska, metal, rock, and I DJ house, techno, latin etc. I began DJ'ing because I enjoyed performing music by myself and DJs can be their own conductor and orchestra all in one person!
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I chose music composition because I love music so much, I wanted to learn the inner intricacies of the pieces I was playing and how to write them myself. I also enjoy writing solo material and am working on a book of etudes for the bass trombone.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
It's always good to begin practicing with long deep breaths, counting in 4 and exhaling 2. Calmly begin the warm up exercises which for trombone include snake exercises, long tones, and slurred arpeggios. After about 10-15 minutes we then take 15 minutes to practice a solo piece and then 15 minutes to practice a new exercise or excerpt. If a new solo piece is introduced we may spend all 30 minutes learning the piece. Then we wind down with long tones and range exercises for 10 minutes.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I use the Arban's, Rochut, and various excerpts and materials from orchestral repertoire and other solos. For example: Bach's cello suites are immensely beautiful solo pieces, and can be a great study tool for brass players who may be missing solo material of that style or caliber.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I'm proud that I have reached a point in my career where I can knowledgeably pass on what I've learned to the next generation of musicians. Everything I've accomplished as a musician or composer pales in comparison to imparting that experience to my students.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I started on trumpet thinking it would be the simplest to learn only having 3 buttons. How I was wrong. I had a hard time reaching the high notes so I switched to baritone in 7th grade, however, I wanted to play in the jazz band so I switched again to trombone. I was a decent enough 2nd trombonist but I could play lower than our 4th trombonist so I again switched to bass trombone and there I stayed :)
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
Yes, my school band directors, my parents, and my private trombone instructor have all influenced me greatly with my musical endeavors. A good instructor can open your mind in ways you can't conceive.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Brass instruments are inherently difficult. They require a lot of air and are physically demanding. That said, there are ways to train your body and lips to handle these obstacles and you end up with an amazing sound only the brass instruments are capable of.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
When I practice, I like to take small breaks here and there for 30 seconds to a minute to clear my mind and refocus my efforts. It's okay to not perform a passage perfectly the first, second or third time. Just continue working and you'll get there!
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If your child wants to learn an instrument lessons help at any level. I myself started in high school however even beginning lessons in 5th grade can help your child improve dramatically.
When will I start to see results?
Like everything in life, the work you put in will contribute to the results you accomplish. To learn math, you must first learn addition and subtraction and continue building upon that knowledge every year with practice. The same is for music! If you work hard and practice, you will not even notice how far you've gone!
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