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Instruments: Piano Voice Organ
I am a classically trained pianist with a special love for sacred music and Rag Time. From my early youth and into college, I studied classical and rag time piano, but I obtained my degree in art. Over the years, I have taught private piano and voice lessons and conducted several choirs and even accompanied choirs. Lately, I play piano performances regularly because it is my passion. For vocal performance, I am classically trained as well, but prefer music theatre belt technique and some pop styles. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Recorder Conga Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
I've had the opportunity to teach Ensemble music in a High school for students between 12-16 years old. Also did master classes for adults looking into genres like Boleros, Vals and Classical Music (Nylon Guitar). I've had 50= students doing private lessons with me and couldn't be happier of the results that they made with me. I've also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the piano and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Saxophone Bass Guitar Organ Acoustic Guitar
First of all, I would ask the student if music would be his/her career or just a hobby. If it is to be his/her career, my approach would be more theoretical. But if it would be just a hobby like mine, I would encourage the student to learn by ear supplemented with a little theory to be able to learn a musical piece or song in the shortest time possible. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Recorder
From Newbreed to Chapin to Afro-Cuban Rhythm for drum set, there are many methods that are worth exploring. That being said, sometimes learning songs (covers) can be the best way to learn quickly and it can be a lot of fun. Something I've done many times too is writing precise exercises for students in order to address and target specific needs. Let's say a student has difficulty with his ghost notes on his/her left hand, I can easily come up with fun exercises in order to speed up the progress and get improvements for that student. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I have also done composition and sound design for Smashing Graphics Game Studios and Haus Music Library. While there I composed and mixed music and sound effects for video games, TV shows, commercials and animated shorts on Logic Pro X, Cubase and Digital Performer. Most recently I have been doing work as the Composer Assistant to NYC film composer, Todd Griffin who has scored over 40 feature length films. I score cues, orchestrate and record music for him. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar
Music brings me a lot of joy, and I hope to impart that to my students! It takes time and effort to gain mastery of an instrument, but the resulting freedom and fulfillment of being able to play and enjoy music are more than worth it. It was during high school that I started to teach piano, and my love for teaching music has only grown since then. I love teaching students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Fiddle French Horn Piccolo Oboe
I started teaching violin about 15 years ago. A few years later I started teaching viola and cello. When I got to CSULB I started learning all the band instruments. I did some coaching for several years at middle schools and high schools. After that I bought a lot a wind instruments and started to teach wind instruments privately. Playing and teaching each instrument is like entering a different world. Each instrument is special in its own way. Read More
Instruments: Cello
When will I start to see results?
Good work produces a good wage. If you practice your lesson material regularly, and are disciplined to practicing at least 30 minutes per day, you will see gradual progress. If you commit to practicing 45-60 minutes per day, and follow your teacher's lesson plans, progress will come more quickly.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
A roommate in college got me interested in classical guitar, and so I took a few lessons and play a little classical guitar from time to time.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My parents enjoy music, but never learned to play an instrument. My brother, however, is a talented violinist and violist.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
Well, I'm a musician, but I still have to work as a nurse to make an adequate living in Honolulu. Many talented musicians do other jobs to meet their needs and therefore not have the pressure of having to make all your funds as a musician.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
My favorite type of music to play is baroque music of the late 17th and 18 centuries. I especially love the Italian baroque music, the music of Vivadi, Corelli, Monteverdi, Geminiani. And I love French baroque music, the music of Francois and Louis Couperin, Marais, and Rameau. My favorite, however, is Bach, whose music is the zenith of the baroque era.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Devote your practice time to improving what you feel needs to improve.
With difficult passages, be patient and start by practicing these parts very slowly, then gradually increase speed or tempo as you gain control of the passage.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If your child is genuinely interested in playing an instrument, he or she will be sincere about it. However, choosing to play an instrument involves assuming responsibility, and you will then have to talk with your child about their willingness to be disciplined and practice regularly. If they are not able or committed to practice 30 minutes per day, then the decision to start lessons should be postponed.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have a bachelors of music degree in cello performance. I fell into this course of study naturally, having been awarded a full scholarship to the San Francisco Conservatory of Music's preparatory division for grade school students at age 11.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I love the Bach cello suites, which are difficult to play as they require considerable skill and technical prowess to really sound special. Without solid technical mastery, it is difficult to play these masterworks well.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
Before the practice session even starts, I have an action plan or a menu of what to cover. In other words, the practice session content is pre-determined and planned. This way the practice session is succinct and organized. The brain learns more easily when the practice activity is structured, instead of being random or haphazard.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I learned through the Suzuki method, a very basic method which focuses on learning simple, fundamental concepts and techniques, and then building upon those fundamentals in a step-by-step progressive fashion. However, other teaching methods, such as Hal Leonard's string lesson books, are also effective, and similar to the Suzuki method.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Keeping the bow hand and the fingering hand supple, smooth and controlled during recital performances. When I lacked experience, sometimes my bow would have a slight nervous trembling during recital performances. I later learned that this was barely noticeable to the audience, but to myself it felt like an earthquake was happening. Experience with playing in front of other people eventually cures this, because the experience becomes more familiar and less stressful.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
As a child cello player, I am proud of the fact that after one year of instruction, I was able to write my own short solo cello composition and perform it at a recital event. It gave me a sense of accomplishment at a very young age. I believe I was 8 or 9 when this happened.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Because of my military career, I moved frequently, and I have not had time to really develop and nurture a student the way I would have liked to. I look forward to this opportunity now and in the days ahead.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I chose the cello because of my brother's love of the cello and his introducing me to the instrument and giving me my first cello instruction.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My older brother is a violinist and introduced me to classical music at a very young age. One day he brought home a small cello from his school and gave me my first lesson. I fell in love with the instrument immediately, and so I am very grateful to my brother for his mentorship and getting me started on the cello.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I always wanted to be a professional musician, since middle school and high school.
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