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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Long Beach . 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
As a piano teacher, I use unique teaching methods that are customized to each student's needs and wants. For children, I like to start with fun and engaging songs before finding out what their favorite song is. This helps keep them motivated and interested in learning. When it comes to adult beginners, I also start with some adult beginner pieces and ask them what kind of music they enjoy listening to. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Synthesizer Keyboard
I have been teaching voice and piano to all ages for about 3 years. Many students have come to me saying, I want to learn this song! Much of my experience has been working with students who want to learn to play and sing songs by their favorite artists. I have also spent a great deal of time working with kids ages 6-15. I have found in my time teaching that music is most valuable when appreciated both creatively and technically. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I try to get to know the students as best as I can. I will ask them about their interests in music and outside of music. I also will learn what their weaknesses and strengths are and push them to improve all around. I have a pretty laid back style of teaching. My goal to encourage them, rather than make them feel bad or frustrated. I will simply tell them if they are sounding good, or I will tell them what they can do to sound better. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Synthesizer Keyboard
Being a person and friend rather than a "teacher" helps establish a nice atmosphere during the lesson, although it is important to be able to show authority as needed. First and foremost the student needs to have fun at class, otherwise he/she won't work on his/her own at home. I believe it is important to play a lot in the lesson, playing along with the student, listening to tunes, or just jamming together, all of these examples help spark creativity, which is a very important part of every musician. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Trumpet Recorder Fiddle
I like to start out beginning string students with Essential Elements 2000 by the Hal Leonard company. They have a complete system which includes professionally recorded accompaniments which provide a model for the student to hear how to play with good intonation, tone and rhythm which are the most important basics. In addition I recommend other sheet music with piano accompaniment or books with CD accompaniments that can be performed for friends and family. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Accordion Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I began studying piano when I was 6 years old and developed a passion for music from a young age. I'm a graduate of the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley CA (B.M., 16) where my teachers included Benny Green, Peter Horvath and Art Lande. In 2011 I began teachingpiano and guitar lessons to children and adults in the San Fransisco Bay Area. In addition, I led andaccompanied workshops for vocalists and instrumentalists at the California Jazz Conservatory while performingextensivelythroughout the region in Jazz, Blues, Rock, RB and Pop groups. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Flute Keyboard
I really enjoy watching my students grow into their own and gain confidence in themselves and their musical abilities. Every person is a unique individual with a unique skill set that they bring in with them -- so I encourage each student to go at their own pace. Music should be fun! So I also like to ensure that we're exploring areas of music that interest the student. It's important to figure out what really inspires them. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Viola Mandolin Keyboard
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
For jazz piano: I believe it takes work and exploration to develops one's unique style of performing and arranging. Jazz is an improvisatory art form. I encourage all my jazz pianists to explore and try all genres of jazz and arranging.
For classical pianists: About the perfection of the technique and picking the repertoire that best suits the body type and personality. I don't think all classical pianists need to bang out Liszt. I prefer to teach my pianists to find their own voice of expression.
For musical theatre artists: Requires great versatility to master all styles of singing, acting and dance.
For opera students: To truly master all periods of classical music and diction (Italian, French and German).
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Piano: Alfred, LCM and repertoire
Voice: Standard repertoire all genres,
Violin: All For Strings, Fiddler's Fake Book, Suzuki
Theory: LCM all grades
Methodology is too extensive to list here so I will just say I model each method I use to the individual needs and unique genre studies of the student. Each student is different and each student's goals are unique. I take in mind personal learning styles and teach a comprehensive approach that gets results for any student I teach. Lessons include methods, repertoire, theory, ear, history, health and more.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
Piano: scales/arpeggios, technique repertoire study, memorization, performance practice, theory/ear, music history
Voice: breath work, resonance (chest, head , falsetto), IPA/diction, repertoire, theory/ear, music history, performance
Violin: technique, bowing, repertoire, theory/ear music history performance practice.
Theory/Comp: All aspects of theory, classical and jazz theory, form and analysis, 4 part choral dictation, 20th century techniques, counterpoint, arranging, orchestration, modes etc.
Lessons are tailored to the goals and needs of each student.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I decided to pursue several degrees as I have varied specializations within the arts. I have Master of Music and Bachelor of Music degrees with double emphasis on piano and vocal performance. This allowed me to study all classical jazz piano repertoire, master harpsichord and organ for keyboard, perform concerti with orchestras, solo repertoire and chamber music. For voice I studied classical art song, opera, and have extensive background in musical theatre, Great American Songbook/jazz and pop-rock and Country stylings.
I also have extensive background in musicology and have a Fellowship from London College of Music. I have published several books and tend to write materials on mid century jazz/lounge/cocktail music.
I also have a degree in clinical hypnotherapy/music therapy and work with clients on the health of the body in prep for performance careers including breathwork, diet, yoga and techniques such as EFT, Feldenkreis, Alexander Technique and Reflexology. I work emotionally on programming the mind for success and have great experience in eliminating stage fright, test anxiety and low self esteem for my students.
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Cristina
I want to get my boyfriend piano lessons for his birthday and was wondering how much it would be. I'm planning on getting him a keyboard to practice on. Thank you.
Lisa
I have two daughters one 10 and one 12. one plays piano and one plays guitar. I was looking for prices and was wondering what your availability is. Thank you
Zack
I am interested in learning to play piano. I have no musical experience at all which makes me somewhat apprehensive about it, but I really would like to learn.