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Featured Piano Teachers Near Fontana, CA

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Fontana . 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!

Chris C

Instruments: Piano Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga

I set fun goals and I challenge each student every step of the way to help them reach them. I point out their strengths yet I keep a close eye on their weaknesses and work with them to eliminate any all bad habits in playing instruments. After a few weeks I quiz them and reward them for overcoming any obstacles. I really like to have my students play in front of friends and family after around 3 months of studying. Read More

Gary L

Instruments: Piano Voice

My lesson style is customized to each student. I use whatever is in my power and abilities to teach. It's about passion and letting go. Most importantly, it has to be rewarding and fun. And it always is! Read More

Stephen G

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Double Bass Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe

I love to see my students face light up and smile when they finally get a pattern on the drums they were having a hard time with. Every student of mine receives a tailor-made curriculum based on their abilities. If there's a performance for the school jazz or orchestra band I can assist with homework. If not I encourage my students to perform in musical programs in and out of school. Read More

Rebecca M

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I believe that choosing lesson material should always be a collaborative experience between student and teacher. Flexibility is one of my core values in teaching music, as I’ve found that each student has unique interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses. Rather than going into lessons with a set curriculum, I like to give students some agency over what they’d like to learn while making sure to cover fundamentals as they apply along the way. Read More

Matt B

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

James G

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

My teaching experience dates back to my College days when I tutored students while a student at Berklee. I have been performing private lessons for the past twenty years. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the most important key points, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I teach both Classical and modern jazz styles and techniques and the combing of the two can go a long way to help the students enjoy playing more. Read More

Dean K

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet

The tools and tricks of the trade: with me, you gain help understanding the musical alphabet forward and backward. You will spend your first few sessions actually writing more than doing, as you cannot drive a car unless we teach you how to DRIVE. Right!? We can use your materials, we can get some you think you'd enjoy, or we can use mine. I always start by assessing your level of performance, then adding to that until we achieve the level you so desire. Read More

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Patrick H

Instruments: Clarinet

Why did you choose your primary instrument?
Actually I originally wanted to play the Saxophone, but my lungs were underdeveloped at the time, so my band teacher gave me a Clarinet mouth piece which I could make an easier sound on. From there, they encouraged me to try out the Clarinet and after a couple tries, I really liked it and decided to play it. When I was learning how to put cork grease on, I did not know what a cork was, so I put cork grease on the entire mouth piece to which my teacher told me I would have mint breath for the rest of the day!

What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I am most proud of getting a superior rating in my high school's solo and ensemble competition, performing Stravinsky's three pieces when I was a senior (the adjudicator gave me a 1+). Later I performed my recital for my bachelor's degree and my graduate recital for my master's degree. From there, I am most proud of playing with the Lakeside Symphony orchestra and the Blossom Festival Band. Performing in the professional setting is what I honestly like most of all. It inspires me to continue learning my craft as a musician.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The hardest concept to learn on the Clarinet is how to use your air effectively. What I mean by that is, how does one produce tone? It is a combination of his/her air, fingers on the tone holes, and mouth on the mouthpiece. but the tone holes do not make the sound nor does putting one's mouth against the mouth piece. This is a fundamental concept but students generally think placing one's fingers on the clarinet will make a sound. Using one's air to shape a phrase can ultimately make the music come alive. Playing something stagnant is not creative.

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
It depends on what I am practicing. If I am looking over a new piece for a recital. I will first read through the piece, then create a road map of what to practice first. Practicing slowly is what a lot of people say. I believe that, but it is how you are practicing slowly that is important. One should have a process of how to practice slowly. I take a passage of music, and break it down to the bare fundamentals (range, notes, accidentals, etc.). I try to find where my fingers might slip up and practice that part slowly. It is important to have a process to one's practicing so that one does not practice too fast or create bad habits.

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 my Bachelor's and Master's degree in Music performance, specifically Clarinet. I originally pursued a duel degree in Music education, and music performance, but later in my dual degree, I realized I wanted to conduct and perform and everything else in music education was not for me. From there, I performed more frequently and it made me less nervous. Performing in an orchestra, band or as a soloist is one of my passions. This is why I want to teach, to pass my knowledge of the Clarinet to my students and give them the same passion I have.

What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
My favorite style is Classical music but I also enjoy playing klezmer and jazz music. Classical music is what I was originally trained on and it is soothing to the ear. I also like analyzing classical music so that may be another reason I like performing Classical music. I like klezmer because of the pitch bends and the type of harmonies produced. Along with Klezmer, I like Jazz music because of the swing and Big band era. I also like Jazz because one can break rules in music theory and smear notes together.

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