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Instruments: Piano Voice
I think it's important for students to learn interpretation and musicality as much as technique, regardless of their instrument. For piano, I typically start with Hannon's piano exercises, and then move on to repertoire which highlights specific technical challenges, such as crossed hands or mixed meter. In the repertoire is where I also make sure to talk about common interpretation practices, as well as techniques for how to characterize a piece of music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Keyboard
Typically, I favor using traditional curriculum for beginning students (Alfred, Faber, Bastian). As a student progresses we typically incorporate Clemeneti sonatinas and the students favorite pop/modern songs. When a student achieves an advanced level of difficulty curriculum is purchased depending on the student's goals, college aspirations, and learning objectives. I typically administer a Classical Method of education, whether in private lessons or the classroom. It is my hope that time in my classroom encourages dialectic conversation and reaps gains in every learning situation. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet
For younger beginning students, I typically use a method book, such as Accent on Achievement or something similar. For older beginners, I typically use the Rubank beginner's book. With this book, the student learns the fundamentals for their instrument. Once the student demonstrates an understanding of this, we will move on to sheet music. For more advanced students, we will typically use an etude book like Klose to explore the technical aspects of musical performance (such as technique development, phrasing, dynamics, etc.). Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard
Growing up, I always had the "teacher gene:" I was the little kid teaching all the other kids everything I knew. Tutoring came naturally, of course, and when I graduated high school, I gave after-class lessons at a school in all sorts of subjects. When I was in college, I started teaching voice and music theory in a volunteer program that helps high-school students from underserved communities. After taking a few vocal pedagogy and music education classes, I started taking on my own private students. Read More
Instruments: Piano Bass Guitar
I have been a bass player for over 15 years and have played in numerous projects and recordings. Main focus has been rock n roll, rock en espaol and singer/songwriter projects. I have my own recording studio in downtown la, I can provide a variety of services to students that includes media and can be a facilitator of services if I myself can fulfill the students needs. I have played music since I was 10 years and have gained a ton of knowledge academic and firsthand experience and has served me well in my experience. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Music has been healing, a form of release, and my passion for many years. I did not go to school for music, however I was raised in an environment, with a mother who loved rock-n-roll, so she taught us how to dance, however both of my parents were musicians. I learned to play music much later in life from instructors, and self-taught. Once I got the bug, I took voice lessons as well, eventually I became a singer songwriter. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I tend to use standard materials, especially for beginning players. But I will also mix in exercises and techniques tailored specifically to the students needs. It is good to learn from books, but also important to vet information that is not necessarily needed or already soundly in their techniques. Every musician is unique and they have their own way about learning and progressing. For more advanced students, learning as much repertoire as possible will be stressed. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Saxophone Drums Mallet Percussion
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I have written over 250 songs with lyrics, recorded several CD's of Jazz originals. I have composed music for film and tv. I compose Orchestral music. I love to write with electronic sound devices and use all of these styles to some degree as one. I spend most of my time improvising in the world of Jazz. But composing music is a great place because you can create sounds which ultimately defy categorization.
I believe it is just as difficult to write a 3 chord song with a beautiful lyric as it is to play an uptempo be bop improvisation. Composing a one hour symphony takes a lot of time in some cases. But it does not mean the music is as good as a simple tune.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I always played music since I was able to walk. As I learned about the business it became clear to me that the idea of making a living on music would be a challenge. I cannot compromise music so therefore being a professional is more difficult.
I have played concerts where I have been paid 2,000 dollars for a 50 minute set and then I have played performances where the money was very little. Being a professional musician is a state of mind not just an income. The decision was only made by the love for music and the need to play it each and every day that I breathe.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
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My Father exposed me to music as a child. He listened to all the great music and I'm sure this had an indelible mark on my ears. I had to always make my own way in music as the family knew little about it and what it takes to dedicate oneself to an art form which is hard to make a living at.
I know this is why I learned several things in order to survive. Learning several instruments has also been the product of no guidance and little encouragement. And for those reasons when I teach a child or an adult something about music which I see them get inspired about. I am happy.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
When I went from drums to vibes it was to meet the requirement of the Berklee school of music.
When I went from Vibes to piano it was to develop my understanding of harmony. Playing piano was the best move I made. Piano has all of the elements in both hands. I excelled at these 3 instruments to a high degree. The piano allowed me to compose for orchestra and to know more about the art of improvisation.
From piano to song writing was a great move in order to understand the idea of less is more. And to learn more about the guitar.
Playing the trumpet developed my phrasing. The trumpet is by far the most difficult instrument I've played.
Now the tenor sax the new love of my life. It has it all and allows you to express many ideas, as well as sing.
The reason I went from one instrument to the next is all about discovery and challenge. Making money had something to do with it as well. But not much.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I would be writing words as much as possible Learning to write perfectly and never compromising my thoughts to make money. Words have become stunted by the plethora of publishing opportunities for all.
Poetry, plays have a special place in my mind. I like the writings of E>E> Cummings. Walt Whitman, W. B. Yeats, T. S. Eliot, Langston Hughes, Rainer Maria Rilke. I love the writings of James Baldwin, Marcel Proust, James Joyce, Edgar Allen Poe, Franz Kafka, Virginia Wolf, Vladimir Nabakov. These minds keep me going.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
If I could conduct Stravinsky';s The Rite of spring, I would be excited for sure. The music he composed was and is so timeless and so emotional, it inspires me every time I listen. This music has been my driving force for composing full Orchestral pieces. I do not emulate the sound but I have studied the orchestrations at length. The music of Debussy is also a favorite of mine. Performing a slow blues has always inspired me
Playing drums in a big band is quite exhilarating. If I could sing in a gospel choir with Mahalia Jackson out front I would never need to do another musical thing in my life. She was pure music.
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