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Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet
I have taught students of all ages and skill levels, ages 5 through adult for piano, and ages10 through adult for saxophone and clarinet, all skill levels. Many of my past students have gone on to perform in competetions and recitals and still have a great passion for playing their instrument and continue to practice and perform. Working with students of a diverse age range, I have learned much about how every student learns differently and at their own pace. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
A/V mix and master with PT12 FCPX Administrator - NJ Workshop for the Arts Westfield, NJ o Scheduled lessons, managed payroll and filing, conducted rehearsals and performances Production Assistant Intern Creative Group, LLC The National Chorale New York City, NY o Worked as a stagehand, assisted live cam directing, PA, writing and sound design Awards/Highlights 2018 Present 2011 Present 2012 Present 2014 Present 2018 2014 2016 2013 2016 One of seven composers commissioned to write a piece of music to be choreographed by the Rovaco Dance Company of NYC in 2016-2017 Attended the Advanced Level Film Scoring Institute at the University of Cincinnatis College-Conservatory of Music lead by Thomas Haines in June 2016 o Received instruction from Industry Professionals including Academy Award winning composer Troels Folmann (Tomb Raider Series), Music Editor/Sound Designer Sam Estes (The Dark Knight Rises, Inception, Co- Founder of Sonicsmiths Amper Music), and composer Jonathan Wolff (Seinfeld, Will Grace) Fully scored and orchestrated an animated film for Marvin Hamlisch Film Scoring Contest in 2015 and ranked in the top tier on a global level (judged by Oscar-winning composer Mychael Danna) Won First Place for Rutgers Universitys Annual Orchestra Day Composition Competition for the original work Earth Tones composed for full orchestra, which premiered June 5th, 2016 at Nicholas Recital Commissioned to write choral and orchestra piece for WHS alumni and teachers in 2017 Attended The Waldens School Creative Musicians Retreat in June 2015 and was profiled in a Composer Forum (Sakura Quintet) with Composer-in-Residence Martin Bresnick Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard
Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned performer, I believe you learn best when you feel seen, heard, and encouraged not judged. I create a safe, fun, and engaging environment where mistakes are part of the process, and creativity is always welcome. Some students need structure and step-by-step technique, while others thrive with a more intuitive, creative flow and Im happy to adjust. My job is to bring out what makes you special as a musician, and give you tools to build skill, confidence, and joy. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet
I have been a working music teacher and professional musician since 2003. My work has taken me all over the world, from exotic, global itineraries on board 5-star cruise ships, to the some of the top music venues in New York City, as well as the homes and classrooms of many satisfied students. I graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music, with a B.M. in Jazz Performance (saxophone). I also hold a Certificate of Eligibility in K-12 Music from the New Jersey Department of Education, as well as a Substitute Teaching Certificate (specializing in music) for Sussex County school districts in New Jersey. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
I am a musician, singer-songwriter, composer with a Master of Fine Arts in music from the California Institute of the Arts, specialization Performer-Composer and a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from the University of California, Los Angeles. I have been composing and performing music for most of my life and enjoy connecting with all students at all levels and ages. I believe that each of us have different paths and experiences that lead us to expressing ourselves artistically. Read More
Instruments: Piano Cello Keyboard
Hi, this is Yvonne. I recently graduated from Berklee College of Music and just moved from Boston to LA! I started playing piano at the age of 5 and started playing cello at 12 years old. I've spent 6 years in the orchestra as a cellist. Though I started out as a classically trained pianist and cellist, I got into different styles of piano playing while in college such as Jazz, R&B, and pop. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet Accordion French Horn Music Keyboard
As a multi-instrumentalist, I've loved teaching piano, accordion, and brass instruments to all ages and levels the past +20 years. I've lived, taught, and performed around the world: after earning my bachelor of music in piano performance degree alongside my bachelor of music in horn performance degree in Kansas, I went to the New England Conservatory in Boston for my master's in horn. I was lucky to have received full scholarships for all my degrees. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The bass is a very challenging instrument physically. It takes a lot of physical strength and stamina just to get through a song. This fact can lead to an unhealthy focus on the technical and mechanical aspects of playing the instrument, sometimes at the expense of musicality. It seems to me that bassists should aspire to the same levels of artistry as singers or other instrumentalists, which requires both a high level of technique and also an awareness that this technique is in service of musicality and not the goal in and of itself. This can be an especially hard balance to strike on the bass.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
The local high school music teacher Steve McNeal was very encouraging when I was 12 or 13 and just starting to play bass. He would let me stay after summer orchestra sessions to study privately with him and practice double bass (since my family couldn't afford one at the time). Before I realized it I was learning to read music and starting to get a handle on the instrument. His optimism and enthusiasm were inspiring and he let music be fun, which I still think it is, and I am grateful for that.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I started playing bass guitar and double bass at the same time, in the summer between 6th and 7th grade.
I had learned a bit on the guitar, due to my father being a professional jazz guitarist, but didn't start practicing seriously until I took up the bass. Something clicked for me and I began practicing 6-8 hours a day (which I still do when I get the chance!). I think I loved the physicality of the bass--it takes your whole upper body just to play certain notes on the upright bass--and the fundamental role it plays in so many kinds of music. Whether playing in a chamber orchestra or in a metal band or a jazz ensemble, it always felt not like the bass was the captain of the ship, but definitely steering it:)
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I am very proud of some of the records I have made or played on. I still love the feeling of seeing and hearing for the first time a new release that I have played on and/or written music for. That some of these recording have positively impacted lives is the best part of it, especially when I think about how much certain records have meant to me at times.
I am also proud of being able to share and communicate through music with so many different people in so many different places. Music really is universal to the human experience, and it is giving me countless amazing experiences.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
I believe that exposing children to a wide variety of music is important, both for their mental and cultural development. But I do not children should be made to study music or take music lessons unless or until they are excited about it on their own. This can create a negative attitude towards making music that can be hard to get past even as adults. I believe that music is a wonderful way to enrich a child's life and help them grow as human beings, which is why I think playing music should only be encouraged if a child is excited about doing it.
When will I start to see results?
I tend of think of results in music philosophically. Music is a lifelong practice in which there is always room to grow and more to learn. I have been fortunate to play with many world class musicians, and the one thing they all have in common is the ongoing pursuit of developing further as musicians. So results can mean different things depending on one's perspective. With my own practice, it seems that I often don't notice that I've gotten something difficult in my brain or under my fingers, because by the time work in one area starts to pay off I'm already on to another focus. Consistent, focused practice, is both the method and the reward.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Practicing should be both meditative and fun! Try to practice in a quiet place if possible, and stop in between songs or exercises and listen to the silence (or if it's not silent then focus on the birds, cars, other "non-musical" sounds you hear). This clears your ears and your mind.
It's important as well that you remember to think not just about the mechanics of what you're practicing in terms of playing your instrument, but try to really listen to how it sounds, and try to make everything--whether it's a scale or a bass line or a Charlie Parker solo--sound musically satisfying by itself.
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