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Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Im a passionate and driven performer, writer and teacher who loves working with students to bring their unique potential to fruition. In 2017, I graduated from Belmont University with a degree in Vocal Performance. My senior year at Belmont, I was selected as one of four finalists in Belmonts Commercial Showcase. Performing all over the country have been the hilights of my career thus far. I have been honored to play in famed Dolby Theater in Los Angeles and as the guitarist-in-residence at the world-famous Grand Hotel, as well as with national touring acts Madame Gandhi and Thelma and the Sleaze. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Bass Guitar Ukulele Double Bass
For beginning folk/pop guitar students I use the Hal Leonard Guitar Method. For Classical guitar I use a combination of various resources, including Segovia scales, Sor studies, Guilianni right-hand studies and Frederick Noad method books. I definitely encourage students to work towards performance of the music they are working on, and try to schedule recital/performance opportunities as students deveope and gain mastery over their material. I always try to maintain a healthy balance between keeping the student working on music that challenges them,and advances their technique, with the need to have fun and enjoy the playing of a musical instrument as a means of entertainment and relaxation. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone Bass Guitar
I began teaching private lessons five years ago during my first year in college. I consistently taught privately, as well as in classroom settings in youth music programs in Boston. I also developed and taught courses in songwriting and music theory for teenagers. I encourage students to develop their age-appropriate practice routines, and support them in sticking with them. Sticking to a schedule helps the young musician build a relationship to their instrument. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
I am a passionate and motivated instructor. I have years of experience teaching children and adults of all ages and musical backgrounds. I work hard for my students to find opportunities with their singing, and set goals for their personal growth. I have worked with everyone from beginners to advanced and professional singers. I have prepped my students for successful auditions with American Idol, Americas Got Talent, and The Voice. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Electric Violin
My goal as a Strings Instructor is to have my students be exposed to all the wonderful music that is out there in the world and to develop an appreciation for it. Some students haven't even decided what their favorite music is when they come to me. Students enjoy discovering music and it is my goal to guide them. I like to have students write out their goals as performers and musicians. Read More
Instruments: Piano
Seeing and hearing my students succeed is something that brings great joy to my life. I love performing, but teaching and sharing my love of music with others is a special experience. In 2014 I received my Bachelor of Music degree in Music Theory from The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre Dance, with Piano as my principal instrument. I am currently studying musicianship at Vanderbilt University and work as a professional pianist/teacher. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Flute Clarinet
I like to spend the first lesson figuring out what the student knows so that I can formulate lesson plans that are relevant and chronological. Once a rapport is established, I introduce material that is both accessible and challenging and help the student work through the music. First we work on playing the right notes and rhythms, then we add musicality and expression. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone Synthesizer Keyboard
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
1. Warmup - Scales (5 min)
2. Practicing hard spots very slowly, hands separate, counting out loud, with a metronome (10 min)
3. Playing all assigned songs and recording them and listening back (10 min)
4. Music Theory Book Assignments (2 min)
5. Playing 1-2 of your favorite songs you've learned so far
This practice routine can be expanded or contracted. It's important to practice in a room with no distractions like tv, people talking, or other music being played. It's also important to practice everyday if you can. Your teacher can tell if you didn't practice very much, but you still need to go to your lesson regardless if you practiced or not. The better prepared you are the more you can learn and move forward.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
My degree is in Music Performance because I wanted be able to be a performing artist and studio musician. I'm also a lifelong learner in Music Production, Composition, Business, Marketing. It doesn't stop just after you get your degree. In fact, you really start your "Real World Education" when you start making a living performing, studio work, teaching, managing money, setting goals, developing "People" skills. The thing I love about learning to play the piano is that you have to FOCUS on learning to play for "LONG Periods Of Time". I've spend over 50,000+ hours of practicing the piano, performing, rehearsing, composing, producing, recordings, planning. You have to devote yourself to a lifelong pursuit of playing and development. "TALENT" is developed over "LONG" periods of time without quitting.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
My dream piece is playing music that I'm currently working on. How much do I practice that piece? I practice it until I can literally play it while sleeping or dreaming. When I can play a piece and drift off to sleep and start dreaming, and I can still play the piece on "Auto-Pilot", then I'm playing my "Dream Piece". When you mastered a song to the point that it is effortless, you are playing your "Dream Piece". I have practiced songs so much that I can drift off to dream, or have a conversation with someone, or read a newspaper article and my hands continue to play. That is when I know I've practiced a piece enough.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
If I weren't a musician, I'd probably be doing something else that I developed an interest and passion for. I think trying different things and activities is a good thing, and pursuing the ones you really really love because anything that you want to become good at requires a lot of time developing that before you start getting paid to do it. At one time in my life, I wanted to be an NBA Basketball player. I used to practice shooting basketball for hours, and then hours lifting weights, and hours doing drills. I loved it, unfortunately I stopped growing when I was in 6th grade, and all my other friends kept growing and getting taller, stronger, and faster.
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