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Instruments: Flute
I first picked up a Yamaha flute at my public school in the 5th grade and it changed my life. I traversed conflict-countries carrying only my flute, I was welcomed to cities and performed alongside renowned musicians in places like Havana, Seattle, Ramallah and Beijing. Then, I picked up the pen in college, graduate school, and law school to learn how to organize, operate, and help fund artist-educators share this gift and language with the youth. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I began giving lessons after graduating from high school in 2017 and continued offering lessons both in-person and online when I went off to study at the University of the Pacific's Conservatory of Music. After graduating, I spent about 5 months working with my local Guitar Center offering lessons to people of all ages and in a variety of genres and styles. I primarily teach guitar, but as a music therapist, a significant portion of my experience includes singing with guitar accompaniment, so I am always open to teaching guitar students who are also interested in developing their vocal skills (all instrumentalists should know how to sing!). Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
My teaching style is one of deep listening to the student in their musical process, and from this creating the conditions for them to expand into new dimensions of musicality. I am an expert in creative process, and love working with students especially on songwriting, composition, electronic music production, and other such creative domains. In addition, my professional work is focused on a leading edge of musical education that is just emerging and beginning to be understood: developing the listening faculty as a pathway to musical excellence; for as the perceptual foci is polished, so does the sensori-motor engagement discover new possibilities. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
An ebb and flow unmatched, or perhaps unlike Vitchev, an ebb and flow that other artists simply can not match. As close to perfect as it gets! Brent Black (CriticalJazz.com) The Hristo Vitchev Quartet, ladies and gentlemen, is in peak form. They have no competition: no other music in the jazz idiom is quite as satisfying. Grady Harp (Amazon.com) The musical bond between guitarist Hristo Vitchev and pianist Weber Iago is as strong as that of Chick Corea and Gary Burton, with proof being their two sublime duet recordings, The Secrets of an Angel and Heartmony, as well as three small group sessions under Vitchev's name. Read More
Instruments: Voice
As a voice teacher, Elizabeth prides herself on building healthy voices and confident individuals. She has had success with children and adult students, as well as students of diverse musical backgrounds. Her students have pursued music careers and gone on to university programs. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trombone Euphonium Tuba Keyboard
I have been playing trombone since I was 10 years old and I haven't stopped since. I am involved in various groups throughout the SF Bay Area and I have experience in playing many different styles of music ranging from classical, RB, salsa, Latin Jazz, Jazz, rock, and many more. I have been teaching for about 3 years and I have been teaching at San Jose State University as a Jazz Big Band instructor. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trombone
I learned my fundamentals as a musician from my musician mother who is a vocalist and childhood piano teachers she set me up with from ages 4-12. At the age of 12, I picked up the trombone in the school instrumental program. I continued to play in school bands throughout my education and in high school, I was set up with a private trombone instructor. Throughout high school and college Ive studied with professional trombonists: Don Kennelly - SF Opera Bass Trombone, Dave Martell, David Taylor - New York, and Doug Beavers and John Gove. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I had a teacher at San Francisco State University who clarified fundamental music truths for me. This teacher used simple concepts that I really appreciated and even use in my instruction today. I learned that music is sound is waves is vibrations is energy. I learned from them that there are only 12 pitches. I learned that these 12 pitches are the building blocks of music.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Effective practice is consistent practice. I think it is important to have a practice schedule/routine. Write out the amount of time you practice each day. Create a practice chart and mark off each day you practice and for how long. It is important to work on parts of the music you are less familiar with. Practice is when we are working in repetition to improve on things we are uncomfortable with. Pick a section of music to practice and spend the most time working on the parts you don't know well. If you are playing through songs that are comfortable for you then I call that playing/performing.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I chose my primary instrument because I have been playing it the longest. I have the most experience with it. I think piano is classic. It is a great tool for being able to play harmony aka more than 1 note at the same time. I think I love harmony so it makes sense that I would either have chosen guitar or piano as my primary instrument. I suppose I chose piano because I had early access to it at my grandparents house. They owned an electric Yamaha Keyboard.
When will I start to see results?
Results are seen instantly. Every lesson is an opportunity to learn. My goal is to make sure the student learns at least 1 thing that they can take away from each lesson. Results are seen in the way we think about music, play music, hear music, read music, talk about music, learn music and practice music.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Every child is unique. I believe there are multiple indicators as to whether or not a child is ready for lessons. Children who enjoy singing and dancing are great candidates. Children who already tinker on the keyboard, without needing to be told, have a good chance at doing well with instruction. Children who listen to a lot of music and/or have been around musical instruments before tend to be appreciative of lessons. Children who are able to focus on something for 30 minutes may be ready to start lessons.
24 Years
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Happy Customers
10,769
Cities with Students
3,123
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