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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Cleveland . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
Positive reinforcement is everything! While there will always be room for improvement and growth, it is crucial to acknowledge successes throughout each lesson. Learning a new instrument requires patience, practice, and determination, and reinforcers can be a huge motivator (I know they were for me when I was learning). Realistic goals should be set for the individual at each lesson. Most importantly, it is not a race. Adaptations will be made accordingly based on the learning pace of each student. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Cello
When i start a beginner student, i like to use either Essential Elements or Suzuki for violin and cello. For piano, i like to use the Faber method books. As the student progresses with either instrument, I try to encourage them to continue with scales and to move up in their playing abilities and music reading. I try to mix it up for my students and ask them what they like to play just to keep them interested. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
Different students need different ways to teach. Kids need to give list. Adults need to talk equivalently. I can’t say I have a style. I will teach students according to their personality and studying pace. I will do my best to help you. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I cater my teaching to each student and put my emphasis on the appreciation of music in general. Even if the child ends up not continuing as a pianist, my goal is that he/she will always be in contact with music, whether as a patron, composer, or playing another instrument. I set attainable goals at each lesson to keep the student interested, and focus on the process rather than the product, so setbacks do not become discouraging. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Double Bass Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I emphasize the importance of developing good technique and a fundamental understanding of the basic components of music: major and minor scales, arpeggios, chords, modes and chord progressions. I believe that technical facility makes it easier to accomplish musical goals while developing musicianship. I like to tailor my lessons to each student using music that the student brings to me to create lessons and exercises. For students that like to uses books I like to use the Hal Leonard Method books for Guitar, Bass, Banjo, and Ukulele and the Alfred Method books for Piano and Drums. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium French Horn Tuba Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon
I am a passionate and patient instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. I graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Music degree in Instrumental Music Education, with a focus on Euphonium. I have worked as a long term sub in middle school band and have taught privately since that time. I currently work outside the education field, but still enjoy sharing music with those who want to learn. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums
I feel that I can develop a great rapport with students, and am able to relate to their musical interests no matter what their preferred style(s). Due to the extensive and varied experience I have gained, I am able to develop exercises and choose materials that are relevant to each individual student's needs and goals. My greatest reward is seeing my students gain confidence and the passion for making music that I have known throughout my life. Read More
Instruments: Violin Cello Viola Double Bass
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
1. Junior and High School accomplishments
2. College scholarship offers
3. Most of all, I am most proud of the students that I have taught over the last 20 years that have
found music as a source of inspiration, motivation, and scholarship offers.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Many of my students over the years received: top chairs in Youth Symphony Orchestras, School string orchestras, Regional and State Honors Ensembles, Superior Solo Ratings, college scholarship recipients.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The art of the bow is the greatest challenge. As one matures with the instrument, tone and articulation improves. I believe it is the most important element to concentrate on when developing as a string player.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
For Beginner Cellists: The Art of Cello Playing, Schroeder 170 Foundation Studies, Suzuki Books 1-2
, and other possible method books. Selected materials are based on musical
experience.
For Intermediate Cellists: Schroeder 170 Foundation Studies, Suzuki Books 2-3,
Unaccompanied Cello Suites by J.S. Bach, Whitehouse Scale and \Arpeggio
Album, Cellists' Favorite Contest Album. Selections are based on
experience and needs.
For Advanced Cellists: Schroeder 170 Foundation Studies, Popper High School of Cello Playing,
Whitehouse Scale and Arpeggio Album, Cossmann Studies for Development of
Agility of Fingers for Cello, Unaccompanied Cello Suites by J.S. Bach, and
Individually purchased solo works. Method Books and materials will be
determined based on experience and needs.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
1. Greeting and ask for special needs for the week's lesson
2. Scale Warm-Up
3. Technique
4. Literature
5. Possible duets or ensemble pieces
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 Education. I chose this degree program in 2000 for one simple reason. I suffered from playing injury in 1997. I took some time off, and I was asked to teach some lessons in 1998. I fell in love with teaching others, sharing my knowledge with others about the possibilities in music. When I returned in 2000, I changed my major from Music Performance to Music Education.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
Elgar Cello Concerto in e minor
This work speaks to me unlike any other piece for cello. It is: passionate, reflective, powerful, and peaceful. It is also technically challenging and rewarding.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
A nurse or a physician
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I enjoy so many. I would have to select two- classical and popular music. My favorite classical genre is the Romantic Period. I enjoy some popular music, especially if it is thought-provoking and positive.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I began with taking piano lessons. I then took a music aptitude test. I was encouraged to take cello by my family. I then found clarinet an interest as my mother played at a performing arts school and my aunt was a college professor. After five years of study in public school strings classes and string orchestras, cello won my heart.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Music is a very big part of life for both sides of my family. My mother's side is classically trained and educated in music. My father's side are very well-respected musicians in Christian music and Country music. My immediate family all have and had their special interests in music. I am so grateful that each of them shared their love of music with me.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
When I was a Sophomore in high school, I knew that the cello and I would have a life-long friendship. I wanted to perform. I competed in every competition that I could find locally, and I performed at any offered opportunity. My shift from performance to Music Education occurred in my 20's.
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Cities with Students
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Andrew
I've always wanted to learn how to play the piano, just never got around to getting lessons. I do know how to play the saxophone so I do know how to read music.
Dawn
Want to learn music theory from the beginning to advanced. Learn to play piano and brush up on my violin skills, since I lost s lot of what I learned due to trauma
Dan
I am 60 years old. My father was a pianist. I have grown up with music but never taken on the piano. Interested in learning classical and jazz. What to have fun doing it.