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Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet
I started out tutoring in college to help out, then was asked by the school district if I would tutor professionally, to the elementary students in the San Bernardino CA area. I have since expanded to tutoring privately, and have taught anywhere from 5 year olds learning piano to high school students wanting that coveted first chair position in trumpet to college level students wanting to learn guitar and beyond. I've even taught music theory and basic voice. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Fiddle French Horn Piccolo Oboe
Hi, my name is Max. I graduated CSULB with a degree in Music Education. My main instruments is the violin but I enjoy playing and teaching most of the band and orchestra instruments. I am a string specialist (Violin, Viola Cello and Bass) but I also teaching flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, trumpet, trombone and piano. Each instrument is special in its own way, and I enjoy teaching and playing each one. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I have been teaching music since I was 16 years old and I want to share the same experiences I had as a student. Many teachers won't admit it, but a student's musical future depends almost entirely on who is teaching them. If a teacher is fun to get along with and understands how the student communicates then this can ensure longevity in a student's playing career (even if the student only plays for fun). Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet
I'm originally from California and graduated from Marin School of the Arts, a well-known performing arts high school. I recently graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Trumpet Performance and Music Production. Getting to travel and perform live for large audiences has been some of my most exciting and fulfilling experiences, as well as getting to perform in venues that my heroes have played in. Venues like The SF Jazz Center, The Royale Boston, The Road Runner Boston and Stone Pony NJ, are all venues that have been a center of great music over the years that I've had the pleasure of performing at. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Drums Bass Guitar Euphonium Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
With any student who is in a beginning sort of stage with their musicality, I will start off by teaching them basic techniques, simple notes or chords(dependent on the type of instrument), and rudimentary knowledge of the notational system. Once they have started to make some progress, I take a unique approach by asking them of their own opinion for where they would want to see themselves go. I do this to not only make it as exciting as possible for the student, but to help them achieve a vision they already have for themselves. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums
My teaching style is informal in that the lessons are challenging, but the delivery is casual. It's important for me as a teacher to relate to the student on a personal level, so that I understand what the student wants to do and the direction and path they'd like to take. To see the student progress is most important, but to understand the best method to encourage the student is the primary function of the instructor. Read More
Instruments: Piano
The first time I had the opportunity to mentor students was in my sophomore year of college in 2017. As a piano tutor at California Baptist University, I was helping beginner piano students to prepare for piano proficiency exams. I became a Teaching Assistant in the spring of 2021, where I assisted my piano professor in preparing for classes and lessons. I started teaching my own private students online and in person in the summer of 2021. Read More
Instruments: Trombone Euphonium
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
At the conclusion of 4th grade, my elementary music school teacher Ms. R laid out onto a big table all the instruments that make up a wind ensemble. from flute to percussion, to tuba. At this time, I knew my father was a trumpet player so the ever rebellious me didn't want to pick that, but still I was familiar enugh with the brass family to know that is where I wanted to be, not so much in the woodwind or percussion sector. Then I saw the trombone laid out on its side. with its giant gleaming bell and look; no valves! Or buttons! I thought it was so unique and interesting, and lo, I choose the trombone.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
A few come to mind. The first, my sophomore year at high school, our high school's jazz band came in 2nd place at the Berklee High School Jazz Festival here in Boston. I come from a small town without a big music budget so this was a rather big accomplishment. Others include playing the solo part from Steve Danyew's Flash Black, a piece for trombone and wind ensemble when I was at UConn. Performing in such wonderful orchestral pieces in my career like Beethoven 5 and 9, Shostakovich 5, Stravinsky's Rite of Spring and so many more!
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
In my opinion, the hardest thing about the trombone is intonation, or, playing in tune. Because the trombone does not have keys or valves like all other wind instruments, the trombonist has to know exactly where to put the slide to match the pitch of the other instruments who just have to put down a finger. The other difficult aspect of the trombone (that comes later) is knowing how to read the multiple clefs that composers write for trombone. Trombonists need to know Bass, Alto, and Tenor clef.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I tend to adapt to whatever the young student is working on through their school. If I do have a choice, however, I do tend to land towards the Rubank series (Elementary through Advanced) for young students. I do like the standard of Excellence books as well, which I know many public schools use. The other important book for all brass players in my opinion is the Arban studies book. This book has all the information needed for a young player, from how to sit and breath, to how to read notation and rhythm.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
A normal practice session begins with positive thoughts and reflection and some brief stretching of the limbs to be as loose as possible. I ten move on to some warm ups such as long tones and slurs, always with a tuner! Depending on how much time I have, warming up usually takes 25-30 minutes. I then work on any etudes to get the brain working, followed by shedding whatever needs to get done, be that audition materials I need to work up, or solo pieces for the trombone that I play to keep my lips in tip top shape.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
My dream piece to perform would have to be Tomasi's Concerto for Trombone. When I heard the piece, I immediately knew I wanted to become a professional trombonist.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
The reason I am typing this very paragraph is because of the musical background of my family. My father was a professional trumpet player for the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. My mother was an amateur flautist. The remaining tree on my father's side were all professional musicians in both New York, New Jersey, or eastern Europe on such instruments as violin, piano, accordion, and many kantors in synagogues. My paternal grandmother was a singer who at one point in her life was signed to a record deal to capitol records!
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