Music Lessons in South Pasadena, CA

Instruments: Drums

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My style is congenial and open-minded. I encourage students to initate questions and ideas, and to name song they like. Then I analyze the style and content of the songs they like, and find out their personality and psychological characteristics. Then find out the practice materials of scales, chords and arpeggios according to the musical ability of the students. as well as the repertoires of different periods of music that match the student's skills.I will also find out the students' hand shape and finger sensitivity during the pratice proocess, and use relevant to improve and solve them. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Lap Steel Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For example: A range of instructional materials used to tailor to an individuals unique style of learning. For Piano music fundamentals and theory are learned. For the guitar, ukulele, and the bass guitar the skills taught are timing, strumming, chords, scales, finger strength exercise, etc. Instruments taught: Guitar (acoustic, electric, bass, lap steel), Ukulele, and Piano. Levels taught: Beginner, Intermediate, or one looking to expand their skills. Ages taught: All ages, plus experience with children/adults with developmental disabilities/Autism. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My role as a teacher is to supply my students with the right skill set to pursue their own creativity. With music, there is no set solution to any given problem. That is why I enjoy being very flexible with my students. Any piece of repertoire can be played and interpreted in a variety of ways. I strive for originality and encourage my students to do the same with any piece of music they play. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Saxophone Flute Clarinet Oboe English Horn Acoustic Guitar

I use a wide variety of methods depending on the student's current ability level, musical preferences, and goals. I'm also willing to work with a method or book that a student is currently using. Generally, my students have a varying ratio of technique/scale study to work on the foundations, an etude/short piece study to help connect musical ideas and teach expression, and a solo piece that is prepared over a long period of time, most likely for a future recital. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

Alexander H. discovered the trumpet when he was very young. Alexander graduated cum-laude with a Bachelor Degree in 1999 at the Music University in The Netherlands, Europe. Alexander also followed lessons with Ack van Rooyen, Claudio Roditi, Bobby Shew, Ruud Breuls and Tom Kirkpatrick. Alexander has worked as a studio musician and jazz trumpet teacher combo/ensemble teacher at music schools, as a conductor with many big bands, as a manager, organizer promoter for a variety of projects, as a music composer arranger, and he has toured performed all over the world with a variety of bands artists (including Europe, USA, Caribbean) Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

A/V mix and master with PT12 FCPX Administrator - NJ Workshop for the Arts Westfield, NJ o Scheduled lessons, managed payroll and filing, conducted rehearsals and performances Production Assistant Intern Creative Group, LLC The National Chorale New York City, NY o Worked as a stagehand, assisted live cam directing, PA, writing and sound design Awards/Highlights 2018 Present 2011 Present 2012 Present 2014 Present 2018 2014 2016 2013 2016 One of seven composers commissioned to write a piece of music to be choreographed by the Rovaco Dance Company of NYC in 2016-2017 Attended the Advanced Level Film Scoring Institute at the University of Cincinnatis College-Conservatory of Music lead by Thomas Haines in June 2016 o Received instruction from Industry Professionals including Academy Award winning composer Troels Folmann (Tomb Raider Series), Music Editor/Sound Designer Sam Estes (The Dark Knight Rises, Inception, Co- Founder of Sonicsmiths Amper Music), and composer Jonathan Wolff (Seinfeld, Will Grace) Fully scored and orchestrated an animated film for Marvin Hamlisch Film Scoring Contest in 2015 and ranked in the top tier on a global level (judged by Oscar-winning composer Mychael Danna) Won First Place for Rutgers Universitys Annual Orchestra Day Composition Competition for the original work Earth Tones composed for full orchestra, which premiered June 5th, 2016 at Nicholas Recital Commissioned to write choral and orchestra piece for WHS alumni and teachers in 2017 Attended The Waldens School Creative Musicians Retreat in June 2015 and was profiled in a Composer Forum (Sakura Quintet) with Composer-in-Residence Martin Bresnick Read More