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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Hawthorne . 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 Violin
Each student is different. At first I try to see what's their passion, how much farther they want to learn, what style would they prefer, and more things about their preferences. For the beginners it's very important to learn step by step. But at the same time I always find out a unique way to entertain by performing a peace for them, and/or play along with them or play an accompaniment for them. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion
The methods have to suit the child and vice versa. I like to began all students by really getting to know their (and their parents') ability, history, desires, needs, wants, ect. I like to base my teaching pedagogy purely around the child, the family, and their learning skills. Everybody is different and it's my job to explore all avenues that the student wants to accomplish in their musical experience. I have taken classes and studied Kodaly, Suzuki, and various other psychological approaches to education. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Flute Drums Bass Guitar Organ Electric Violin Double Bass
I've been teaching for over 10 years full time. But I've been involved with teaching and leading musical groups and bands for nearly 25 years. I have thought kids from 3 years of age to teens to young adults to elders over 80 years old. I have over ten years of experience teaching in the private sector as a music instructor. I have plenty of experience working one-on-one with students with zero musical knowledge to prodigies. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Mallet Percussion Conga Latin Percussion
During my time teaching at Victor Litz Music, where I taught for 12 years, I was lucky to work with one student who had severe dyslexia. Though he had difficulty in a classroom setting, this students general reading and musical skills blossomed over the course of several years of instruction. Through patience and a customized approach I was able to reach him in ways that, according to his parents, no other teacher was able to do. 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 Voice Violin
I am an accomplished, focused, and professional music teacher with over 7 years of teaching experience. In 2013, I graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Composition, cum laude. I am currently working on my Master of Music degree at The Bob Cole Conservatory at California State University, Long Beach. My goal is to have students enjoy their lessons and love music.I also belong to a number of professional organizations including: The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), The Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), and The Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC). Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Double Bass Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe
With every skill comes discipline, devotion, and passion. I'll show my student the roots of drumming as well establish the influences that influenced our favorite musicians. I go over rudiments and applying them to the drum kit for all genres of music and grooves, stick control, technique, coordination/independence, drum fills, reading music and I also encourage my student play along with a tune of there choice or mine to get a feel for popular rhythms and tempos. Read More
Instruments: Violin
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I think my personality would be well-suited to another type of career where I got to perform. Secretly I have always wanted to try improv comedy. I love making people laugh!
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
In my immediate family, I am the only professional musician. My dad played drums as a kid, and my mom and I were in church choir together when I was in high school. My sister played the flute. I am now teaching my oldest niece how to play the violin.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Performance
Professional Performance Certificate
Master's Degree in Music History
By the time I was a junior in high school, I was a serious musician taking lessons, playing in youth orchestra, and listening to classical music non-stop. I was afraid that if I chose something else to do with my life, I would always regret giving up my ability to play this instrument. I loved performing for others (and still do!).
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The ability to stay relaxed while playing. The violin forces the body into such an unnatural position that it is key to find a way to play that does not hurt or cause excess tension.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Recently I was able to perform with both of my collegiate level teachers, and that was very special for me. Another highlight was performing with my undergraduate orchestra in four different cities in Spain in the most beautiful concert halls I've ever seen in my life. It was overwhelming and amazing.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
No good reason, really. I wanted to play the saxophone because I grew up going to my sister's band concerts but in the 5th grade they started the strings program in my elementary school and so I just picked violin on a complete and utter whim.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If they are able to focus on a task for 30 minutes, and if they are able to or will start learning to read.
When will I start to see results?
This entirely depends on your willingness to practice on your own outside your lesson.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
Not one in particular. I made the decision on my own in high school and was supported by my private teacher after I told him I wanted to study music in college.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
1) Take breaks.
2) Go slow.
3) As you get more comfortable playing a piece or a scale, try to play it all the way through, mistakes and all. Then, you can go back and reassess what needs work.
4) Make sure to go back to just before a tough passage to make sure you're able to play it in context.
5) Breathe! Holding breath can make your playing tight.
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Cities with Students
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