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Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
For all students I access what your musical background is and what may be lacking from your knowledge and playing. I also ask what your particular goals and things you would like to learn are. From there then we will start to tailor the lesson as both us see fit. In general I like a student to be able to play three simple melodies before moving on to chords, rhythms, and music theory. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion
Teaching style could easily be summaried and paraphrased with my above stated pedagogy! Teaching style changes from student to teacher. I enjoy trying to decipher what the student enjoys hearing, wants to learn, prior knowledge, and desires are. These help in my search to find the perfect style at which the student understands and enjoys the task at hand. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice
I help students to progress at their own pace. Little by little, we build upon what we learned in the previous lesson. In the first lesson, I make sure to establish goals that we can always work to achieve. Read More
Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Keyboard
I always want to be more into the music business, I play and sing at the piano bar, Christmas party, -Also, Last Christmas I was hired as an independent contractor. -I am a pianist rehearsal with of Christmas Carolers for their live performances at various of charity fund raising events, and church, Christmas party.- When I am not busy with perform, and when I am not working, I try to create a job for myself, that is be a music educator, teach piano and music theory. Read More
Instruments: Piano Keyboard
For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Music for Little Mozart, Alfred Premier Piano Course, or Faber Piano Adventures. Once the student has progressed to have grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for them. For adults, I try to find out what they are interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun. I especially encourage my students to practice four to five hours per day, because it helps the students to develop techniques and strength for fingers. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Cello
Music should be fun. Plain and simple thats why I believe and that is whats kept me pushing forward. Its not going to always be an easy experience learning new things but that does not mean it cannot be fun. I want my students to feel like they are more than enough to play this song or sing that song. I want my students to believe in themselves as much as I believe in them. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga
I have always loved music. I write and create music everyday. When I graduated high school I earned a band scholarship which allowed me to play in many different genres of music. I played in Big Jazz bands, Small Jazz combos, and pit orchestras. I toured with the Pittsburg State University Jazz Band and played timpani and snare for The Pittsburg State University Syphonic band. All four years. Fast Forward, in 2001 I placed an original piece of music in a film called "Punks". Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Mallet Percussion
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
It's really all I've ever done. I've been teaching, touring, or recording for the last 20 years and if one of those things isn't too busy, one of the other things usually is.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Music was always played in my house growing up. My brother and I both started on piano before switching to more Rock centric instruments. Incidentally, this is the same story of the brothers that grew up to form Van Halen.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
My brother played guitar growing up so there was always a guitar laying around. I watched A LOT of television growing up and eventually I just started noodling on the guitar while watching TV and it became something that I eventually learned for real.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
In an imaginary world where ability doesn't come into play, I would be a basketball player. In reality, I guess I'd be an architect or a mechanic. Something where I can build things.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I trained a Disney actor who went on to do some very large TV shows. I'm very proud to have played a small part in her achieving her dreams.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
I don't know that "Mastering" an instrument means. I know people who cannot play a drum roll that are successful enough to buy a house and I know some of the most technically skilled players on the planet who also work day jobs. I guess the real challenge is to have the ability to play the ideas in your head so skill and concept are close to even.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I warm up always. This could be 5 to 10 to 60 minutes. Then, depending on what I have to learn for sessions or performances, I tackle those, hardest to easiest. I always try to enjoy playing something once I've gotten able to play it, not just moving on to something else. It's important to let things work their way into one's playing organically, over time. Rushing it is foolish. A plant will always grow with nourishment, one cannot force it to grow faster, but can keep it healthy.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Most recently, the band I drum for signed a deal with legendary Indie rock label Sub Pop, home of Nirvana, Soundgarden and many more. Past accomplishments include writing a song for a film called The Florida Project, performing at Orchestra Hall in Chicago and touring Brazil.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
The goal, I always say, is to try and get a little better each day. Additionally, I always say that practice makes permanent, not perfect. Poor practice habits lead to sloppy playing. It's better to have a short focused practice than a lengthy haphazard session.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If your child is showing interest in music or you want to expose the world of music to them, it's never too early to start playing music at home and sharing things you like with them. Regarding lessons, I think anything before five years old is too early.
When will I start to see results?
Music is similar to a language in that the more you speak, regardless of fluidity, the easier it becomes. Speaking, or in the case of music, playing, is central to improvement. Just playing the instrument will yield results. Expectations are often the nemesis of growth in that results that may actually be present in our playing, but we only see what we're NOT doing. Notice the things you're doing correctly and focus on expanding those until the mistakes are fading away.
24 Years
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41,456+
Happy Customers
10,769
Cities with Students
3,123
Teachers in Network
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