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Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard
For piano the first part of the lesson is always technique (like doing push ups and running laps before u get on the court or field). Scales, Hanon, arpeggios etc... Then working on reading music and learning repertoire. Also fun parts, which depend on the student. Fun parts could be learning chord progressions of their favorite songs or writing their own music, or learning an cool jazz or rock jam song, learning how to be comfortable improvising, jamming with others etc.. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
For voice, I will typically start with technique and breath. The first lesson is heavy in feeling the anatomy of the body to cultivate a coordinated breath for the most optimal and healthy singing. From there, we move into warm-ups, and will adjust vowels to find resonant spaces. Generally, with the voice, after the initial work with anatomy there is an improvisatory style of teaching that I develop, catered to the individual. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Music Keyboard
For most of my beginning piano students, I use the piano adventures series. They offer a clear and well paced curriculum with numerous supplemental resources in a variety of styles. For beginning music theory, I use the Berklee School of Music texts or the Benward and Saker textbooks as well as many videos and other resources to explore musical concepts. For singing, I use a variety of sight singing books, all depending on the age and experience of the student. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Mandolin Recorder Orchestral Percussion Music
It is my joy seeing my students learn from me and become successful in their musical journey. I help my students discover and develop their skill and talent in music. I always encourage my students to go beyond their comfort zone; to show their talents in music, and to share it to the community. I also incorporate games in my teaching. I also give my students an opportunity to choose the music they want to learn and teach it to get their interest. Read More
Instruments: Piano Keyboard
Throughout my years in Colorado, I worked several years as a volunteer music teacher assistant. During this time, I worked with children from as little as preschool all the way up to 7th graders and got them engaged in a musical environment. After this, I began teaching private piano lessons to close individuals who wanted to introduced to the instrument. I find so much joy in engaging and motivating the students and I am very excited to continue teaching more students in the bay area. Read More
Instruments: Piano Keyboard
I will organize a manageable number of tasks for duration of each lesson to my students. Then, I will determine the progress of the students by assigning them with appropriate tasks to practice plus music theory. It is more rewarding when seeing my students grow and love what they are learning. My teaching style is to teach them by their character and learning pace. By tailoring what my students' ability to learn music skills, I am more prone to teach what they can achieve in their every lesson. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
Since my teaching philosophy is that every piano lesson should be fun, I tailor each lesson according to the student's age and interests. For young beginners, I choose method books that contain fun songs. I also teach music theory through story telling. For older students, I tailor each lesson according to their interests.However, I encourage them to learn Classical music, so that students develop good musicality. My goal is that all my students enjoy music for the rest of their lives. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Bass Guitar Synthesizer Euphonium Tuba
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My Mother and Father were both raised in very small towns in TX that centered around agricultural life. They didn't really have much musical background at all.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
How many people can say they decided their life's profession in the 7th Grade? We had our first band rehearsal after school one day and I completely freaked out! I couldn't believe how amazing it felt to be making music with so many other students. The piece was Royal March by John KInyon!
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
In high school all my friends we band kids. I would always bug them to teach me something about their instrument. I gained a ton of knowledge particularly in percussion.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I particularly enjoy Jazz because of the creative aspect. We don't get to be creative enough in everyday life. To get to make music our own way is an incredible feeling.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I would be a golf pro or an actor or an artist or a pilot. There are just too many things to do out there! I enjoy doing these things recreationally of course!
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
There is a Bach Partita for Flute that has been a project for many years on Tuba. I haven't performed it yet but would love to continue working towards that goal.
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 2 degrees in Music Performance, but I also have significant training in Music Education. I believe it is more than ok to blur the line between these two worlds. It is difficult to have one without the other.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
My practice sessions tend to be about 80 percent fundamentals and face maintenance on brass instruments. The other 20 percent would be whatever I am going to be performing next.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Faber, Alfred are my go to books for Piano. For brass I love the Brass Gym Books as well as the Breathing Gym. I absolutely love incorporating Music Theory as much as I can in all lessons.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Nothing is difficult it is just unfamiliar. Tiger Woods used to hit 1000 golf balls by 7am seven days a week! The Malcolm Gladwell theory about 10,000 hours also comes to mind here.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I have had many students do very well at All-Region Auditions. I recently had a student win a Music Theory award at his school. That was particularly meaningful because of how important I believe music theory is.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I have had so many incredible performances over the years. Far too many to count. From solo recitals to Chamber Music Competitions it's been wonderful! This is a huge reason why I teach, I want others to get to experience success the way I have.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I was a victim of peer pressure. My Cousin who is 2 years older than me said I should play a brass instrument. So when the 7th grade began I signed up for Band. Since then I have added many other instruments to the mix but I am so thankful that I started the way I did.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I have been so blessed to be taught by some incredible people. When you get the right teacher the motivation to improve is so strong. You want to do anything you can to get better!
When will I start to see results?
You should gain a ton of perspective and start to see small results even after the first lesson. I am not saying you are ready for Carnegie Hall after 1 lesson but there should be tangible improvement.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Slow and Steady wins the race. Practicing should always sound different than performing. Work only on the most difficult sections of a piece, anything else is a huge waste of time! Consistent work wins every time.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Can they sit still and focus for up to 30 minutes at a time? I do give short breaks as needed but focus is a huge piece of the puzzle.
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