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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in El Cajon . 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 Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Recorder Mallet Percussion
I like to teach to the interests and ability levels of my students. I believe in keeping lessons light and fun, while maintaining a strong emphasis on guiding my students toward becoming musically literate. A typical lesson for a younger student may include board games and coloring pages in addition to traditional "on instrument" time. I also strive to integrate technology in to my lessons, whether by using iOS apps as teaching supplements, or by monitoring home practice through a "flipped" classroom approach. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin
I began playing the violin and piano when I was 4 years old. My mother was a piano teacher for over 30 years with contagious passion for music and her students, so with training in perfect pitch, sight-reading, and other musicianship skills, I began performing solo and in ensembles. I soon became an assistant teacher, beginning my own private lessons. Since elementary school, I've been a part of the church choir, school band, and orchestra. Read More
Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer Keyboard
I offer style varieties rhythmically based on both hands to develop a flexible coordinated approach to playing. My experiences have introduced children as early as seven years to keyboards, and I have taken former music students needing to advance into new materials, specifically training both hands for sight reading music charts or playing by ear. My ability to notate music allows teaching students the tools the trade and art of reading, writing with the disciplines of practice needed for any level. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
My focus with each student is to tune into them in a way that I can then assess their physical, mental and emotional abilities. I ask each student what they want to learn with their instrument. If they do not know, we then start with the basics to establish a solid foundation in music with their instrument. Along the way, I ask the student what kind of music they like. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar
I am very patient and only wants the success of my students. it is not a competion. every student have different abilities, so i will take the time to reapete as much as needed if there is any misunderstanding. i will set realistic goals for my student at each leasson. Seeing my student becoming better musicians will be rewarding to me and will make them want to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires my student , i can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. student will learn quick and will see result fast. Read More
Instruments: Piano
For beginning students who are children, I will teach them basic musical foundation through fun activities.I choose the Bastien, Alfred along with other online teaching materials. It's a time period of building good piano practice habit. Therefore, I will apply different methods to let them be able to enjoy practicing. For intermediate students, they will be learning pieces from 4 periods: baroque, classical, romantic and modern. They will also be learning music from all kinds of aspects: theory, improvisation, sight-reading, etc. Read More
Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Music Keyboard
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
One great sign that a student is ready for lessons is if they ask for lessons.
That show immediate interest.
I've found that students around the age of 7 and older are able to make faster progress
compared to younger students.
Music has a lot of abstract concepts, and children are able to transition from
concrete thinking to abstract thinking around that age.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Learn as slow as necessary and practice to perform.
Most mistakes students make happen because they are rushing the learning
process.
Learning a new piece of music takes three separate steps.
after choosing from 1 to 4 measures, the first step is to learn one hand's part
up to speed.
Secondly, learning the opposite hand's part up to speed.
Third, learning to play hands together up to speed.
Practicing to perform is done at the same time as the song is being learned, so that each part is played as close to
how the song will be performed once they know how to play it correctly.
When will I start to see results?
Students start seeing results at their very first lesson.
My teaching style gets students to make more significant
gains quicker than traditional teaching styles.
They have music they enjoy playing right at the beginning, and every
lesson thereafter.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My mom encouraged me to take lessons by taking lessons, also.
It didn't take long for me to develop a passion for learning piano, and
becoming self-motivated to continue my education.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I love how I can solo and accompany myself at the same time.
Playing piano, and especially synthesizer, essentially gives me an entire orchestra
at my fingertips. With so many musical styles available, the joy of learning is
endless.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Playing at the Kansas City Music Festival is one highlight of my career.
I'm also happy to have won many state competitions playing flute
and tenor saxophone.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I've had at least 12 students attain distinction and Honors levels in their RCM and ABRSM
certifications.
I've had 4 beginning students audition for the piano part for their orchestras,
and won over more experienced pianists.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The hardest thing to master at the piano is to be able to play
completely different styles of music, and to learn the styles unique
language on a professional level.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I'm partial to the Piano Adventures series, as well as the RCM Music Development Program.
Both are very thorough in helping students understand complex musical concepts in the shortest
amount of time.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I like to start out with theory and scales. That way students learn what, why, and how (theory) and
also warm up the small muscles and joints in their hands (scales), so they avoid injury when it's time
to play/work on their music.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I have several songs I enjoy playing. If I have to pick just one, it's Bach's Suite No. 3 in D.
A close second is Angela, the theme to the hit T.V. show Taxi.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
If I weren't a musician, I'd be an artist.
I'm fascinated by how artist can draw or paint amazing pictures with ease.
However, I'm much happier as a pianist and composer.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I love to play the Blues.
I especially like songs that mix the Blues in with
other styles of music.
Along the same lines, Boogie-Woogie is also a favorite of mine.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I played flute and saxophone in elementary and high school, but they don't come close
to how much I enjoy playing and studying piano and synthesizers.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Listening to hits on the radio runs in my family, and my dad plays
the guitar. Other than that, I'm the only one who has pursued learning
an instrument to the extent that I have.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I decided and was a paid professional at the age of 14, and have been playing in that
capacity ever since.
It was a gradual process until I came to the realization that I have a talent in music
and that playing piano and performing is my passion and a huge part of who I am.
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