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Instruments: Piano Voice
I have been a full time teacher for 5 years. I work with ages as young as 3 and as old as mid 60's. I enjoy the variety in ages as I believe my approach to teaching is one of building a strong musical foundation and I am skilled and flexible to teach these concepts to all ages. I am a singer first and a pianist second. Piano was my first instrument, and then I later went on to study voice at New England Conservatory of Music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Cello Bass Guitar
I always try to guide my instruction in a fun and engaging direction to keep the student interested and motivated to get better. I am able to do this by being energetic and enthusiastic about my teaching and I feel its important to make the material matter to the student. When a student has confidence in their abilities they are able to achieve much success on their specific instrument. As I also previously mentioned, getting to know what inspires a student and knowing them on a more personal level helps develop a better student/teacher relationship and thus yields a better outcome on the instrument. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Flute Piccolo
It is very important to me that regardless of instrument, the student learns healthy and sustainable techniques that will last a lifetime. I also foster independent student thought in lessons; it is a real joy to me when students not only progress musically, but as an artist as well. If they can understand music on their own without constant instruction or correction; I know I have done my job. A student that can self-diagnose their faults in music is on their way to being a musician themselves! Read More
Instruments: Piano
I did not specificly stick to particular music series in the market as I believe it is best to choose the music books that match with the age, personality and learning style of a student. I had started with Alfred, Faber and Hal Leobard for my young beginners. I will also introduce students with Suzuki methods if I think this is a better fit.As for later or adult beginners, I used Faber, Alfred, and John Thompson series as the starting material, and give instructions along with the students' interest. Read More
Instruments: Piano
A full hour lesson usually consists of an instructional course book, a song or two that the student enjoys plus ear training, theory, harmony or else according to the students' needs, interest and the level. Tailoring the lesson for each student and having fun with him/her is the key! Younger students would need more structure with practice guide and be having more synesthetic activities such as sining, tapping, mild dancing and more. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Recorder Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
My style is to create a stress-free environment. Making music is fun and fulfilling and I make sure the student gets to experience that for themselves. I am very flexible with my approach. If I notice a student hates to read music, then we will practice learning by ear, or vice versa. If I notice my student is writing his or her own songs, then I foster that by teaching composition. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trombone
I am a passionate and inspired music instructor in trombone, music theory, composition, arranging and beginner level piano technique. I graduated with my Master's Degree in Jazz Performance at Berklee's Global Jazz Institute I believe that music is a manifestation of the complexities of the human condition and can act as a conduit of change and inspiration. Communication through music enables expression, provides comfort, enlightenment, hope and optimism. Our role as educators is to provide the venue for learning and create an atmosphere of all-inclusive inspirational thought provocation. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Start with anything at all, reading is always a good first step but anything that gets you going is fine. One idea is to take one simple melodic line and practice it until you can play it perfectly. Then see if you can get 10 perfect run-throughs in a row. Each time you make a mistake start over at 1.
Break up scales: practice steps 1 through 5 only (do-sol) forwards and backwards, then steps 5-8 forwards and backwards.
Practice in 45-minutes intervals and rest at least 15 minutes in between.
When will I start to see results?
It can differ from student to students but usually within 1-2 months you start to see skills developing.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
Every teacher I had was an inspiration to continuing to pursue music, one in particular was central to getting me started in teaching. Their own habits with regard to practicing and learning new material are the things that guided me in developing as a musician.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I had played piano and saxophone and was very interested in guitar and drums. I decided on guitar since it can be played without accompaniment, whereas with drums you either need to play along with a recording or with other musicians.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
These are some of the method books I use in my lessons, I find they each have helpful ways of presenting material and I often use a combination of two:
Guitar:
Young Beginner Guitar Method - Philip Groeber, Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course, Progressive Guitar - Gary Turner, Hal Leonard Guitar Method, Hal Leonard Music Theory for Guitar.
Piano:
John Thompson's Teaching Little Fingers to Play, John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano Popular Songs for the Piano, Hanon - The Virtuoso Pianist (intermediate).
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
What I cover in a practice session varies widely, but I always set aside about an hour and decide where to practice and what to work on first. I usually start with reading by sight-reading something and/or reading something I've only read-through a couple times prior.
Once I've warmed-up with reading I begin on a particular thing like an arpeggio. On guitar I would practice an arpeggio, like E-minor for example, very slowly over a 1-octave range, then 2, then 3 or more, gradually practicing the position shifts needed along the way. I pay a lot of attention to my right/picking hand to execute the notes effortlessly and without building tension in the hand.
After about 45 minutes I rest, but I also may break somewhere during that time and practice something else like improvising for a few minutes before getting back to the arpeggios. This keeps you from getting sick of the same thing and possibly losing focus.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
General Music with a concentration in Composition and K-12 Music Teaching Licensure.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Rock and jazz are my favorite styles, I also play and listen to R&B, classical and some folk music.
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Yola
I'm interested in finding a piano teacher for my 7 years old son to teach at our home beginning January. Kindly let me know if any of your teachers are available
anvitaa
I'm interested in taking piano lessons as a beginner, preferably from a well qualified teacher who can help me reach an advanced level. Private tuitions are welcome.
Heather
5 year old daughter who wants to learn to play her fancy keyboard and sing. Awesome kid withminimal attention span:) Need a female time between 3:30 and 5