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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Montclair . 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 Trumpet
The approach I take is individualized and utilizes multiple teaching methods. Every student brings unique qualities and different interests and it is my job to find a way to connect those qualities and interests to music. One thing I emphasize is continued learning. If we are working on fundamentals of piano technique I find a way to slowly introduce more concepts that will be developed later on in our lessons. Read More
Instruments: Piano
Since 2012 I worked as an ear-training tutor and private piano instructor during my undergraduate years. I used Kodaly method for ear-training tutoring and helped many college students improve and achieve their goal in their classes. I taught age 4 - 12 children piano until 2014. After I moved to the city, I started teaching music theory and piano privately since last summer. I have been creating a great relationship with all of my students and parents through highly individualized teaching approach and bringing fun and challenges together. Read More
Instruments: Piano
For beginner students, I first start to see how they learn best if its at a slower pace or if they can absorb quickly. Once I can understand them and their learning habits, I will start by teaching the basics such as how to count, the names of the notes, etc. Understanding the basics is really important so something I will want to make sure is that they understand why the notes are split in a measure a certain way(for example). Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
The most important thing for me as a teacher is to see my students having fun, and really enjoying learning their instrument. I want to see them be passionate about getting better because they’re excited about what’s coming next. By learning about the students goals, and also learning about their musical taste and the kinds of music that inspire them, I can create a lesson plan that totally dedicated to each individual student so that they get the most out of their lesson, and so that I get them closer to their goal. Read More
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I am a piano instructor who is always passionate and excited about teaching the art of playing the piano. Since 2007 till now, I always love to monitor the little weekly progress of my students turn into a huge development in their musicianship. I grew up playing Bach, Beethoven, and a variety of classical composer. In my teens I started learning all the pop songs, and playing with a variety of cover bands, and church choirs in Egypt. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet
I had a very unique opportunity to be mentored by the legendary drummer/bandleader/NEA Jazz Master Chico Hamilton. I spent a lot of time with him on and off the stage. I was observing and loving all of these moments on tour and in the studio. I learned so many things from him, most importantly what it means to be a teacher. In order to teach, one should never stop learning. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I started to play piano as a kid because I was a big fan of Billy Joel. I started singing in college because I got tired of dealing with singers in the bands I was in. I started playing ukulele after honeymooning in Hawaii.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I play lots of music styles. I have a three piece acoustic group that does acoustic renditions of songs by everyone from the Beatles to Lady Gaga. I always have fun with that. When I sit in front of TV with my guitar in hand I find myself working on lots of Rock/Jazz fusion type of stuff.
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 a music degree in Music Performance from Berklee College of Music in Boston. I chose that degree because at that time I was completely focused on mastering the guitar.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
On guitar, I believe the hardest thing to master is an understanding that it is not as difficult as one thinks. It does not take a musical genius or rocket scientist to learn the guitar. Anyone can do it with a little bit of patience and practice.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I try to find books the best suit the student. I really like the Berklee Modern Method books for guitar.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I wish I had a better answer than this. I turned on MTV when I was 9 years old and saw the Bon Jovi video for "You Give Love a Bad Name." Two weeks later I had my first guitar and was taking lessons.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I have written music that ended up in some TV shows, Radio, and even films. One of my songs "Maybe" was featured in a short film that was played at a film festival in New York City's Bryant Park. I attended the viewing, sat in the audience, and got to hear my song played in front of about 10,000 people. It was quite a moment.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Every child is different. I believe 7-8 is a good age for child to start. Your child's attention span and ability to focus is something to consider. Physical factors also come into play. Sometimes a child is just too small to hold a guitar and it becomes very difficult for them to learn.
When will I start to see results?
By the end of the first lesson you will know more than you did when you came in. How fast a student progresses depends on them. I can only teach them if they are willing to learn and practice. Some students will progress very quickly and others will not.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My first guitar teacher when I was around 9 or 10 was lots of fun. He made me laugh, played heavy rock music, and had a teaching room filled with posters of my favorite bands. I loved going to my lessons. When I got to middle school there was a kid named Josh in my class who played guitar in a local band. They did all covers of 50's and 60's music and played with many of the groups from that era. I invited him over for my first jam session and was blown away at how well he played. He was so accomplished and I was very much an amateur. I couldn't even play a full song. He was taking lessons from a guy in town named Denny Scott. I decided to start taking lessons with Denny and my life as a musician began. Within in a matter of months my playing had improved drastically. When I got to eight grade I auditioned against Josh to be in the middle school jazz band and won. A few months later I took his place in the 50's and 60's cover band and got my first taste of performing. Had I not met Josh and switched to his teacher Denny, I may have never realized my full musical potential.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
I believe this varies from student to student. Some students have a shorter attention span and benefit from brief practice sessions. Other students are very enthusiastic and practice incessantly. To see any type of progress I believe each student should practice at least 15-30 min a day. This can be all in one session or broken up throughout the day.
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