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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Music lessons in San Francisco . 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: Drums Orchestral Percussion
Teaching drums the past ten years has exposed me to over 100 students of all skill levels, beginner to advanced, and all ages. My passion for teaching goes well beyond the limits of music and toward the fulfillment of personal development and success of each student. This approach, directly influenced by my experience working with children with developmental disabilities, demands thoughtfulness, customizing a vision that best fits the needs and skill set of the individual. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Synthesizer Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
I began teaching private lessons a year ago and have been consistently teaching private lessons at students' homes and in my home studio since then. I've discovered that focusing on students' own interests and love for music generates fun, engaging and rewarding lessons for them. Repetition and a consistent practice schedule is easier for students to continue when lessons are focused on developing the aspects of music that they love, or building skills that take them closer to their interests. Read More
Instruments: Voice
Yes, I recognize this sounds a bit "out there" but my point is we need to focus less on good v. bad. Why not celebrate the gift of every sound we make? The work we create must have a purpose. I believe that students should be given a platform and support to create something beyond the traditional recital. My dream is for them to create works to take back to their own communities in order to foster and nurture dialogue to make an impact on social change. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I Love teaching music, and love helping others progress on their musical journeys! I've played music for as long as I can remember, and spent my childhood learning just about every instrument I could get my hands on. As a young adult, I rigorously practiced piano and studied music theory, eventually writing an 80 page thesis analyzing jazz piano improvisation in college. Now, I like to spread my love of music by showing others how much joy it has brought to my life, and helping them to experience that same joy. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Organ
It is important that each student progresses at their own pace with reasonable and realistic goals that they can reach. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to achieve even greater challenges. My desire is to find what motives the student and create a curriculum that will refine them based on their desire. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
I can accompany the student with the guitar or piano. For beginners in piano, I will typically begin with the Faber workbook. If they have their own workbook that they would like to work from, I will work with that. I teach Circle of Fifths as an early tool to cultivate an understanding of harmonic language, and make it as simple and easy as possible, until the basics become engrained. 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.
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