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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Napa . 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 Guitar Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Organ Ukulele Electric Violin Music Keyboard Electric Guitar
I have been teaching since High School, but it wasn't until my first year of college that I started teaching music. After 6+ years of teaching in my home studios in both Austin and San Antonio, I enjoy a variety of students learning violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar, and even certain music software. My greatest lesson in teaching is that no two students are alike; one student may be more traditional and focused and have no problem learning to read music, for example, while another student may have little to no attention span, making it impossible to learn consistently. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet
I've blended my methods with a response to each student I work with by requesting their trust, listening to their places of comfort and interest in playing music, and discovering new avenues of development with the student. I encourage them to draw from those areas in our sessions as we develop our repertoire and enhance individual growth from there. For beginners I tend to start with either Standard of Excellence books or Rubank and build custom practices from there. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
I love watching my students develop their passion for music! And so, I do my utmost to challenge each student as much as possible at their own pace. We will set goals for the students in every lesson. Hitting certain milestones help the students to feel motivated, and want to push themselves more. Each student is different and so they learn differently, I do my best to learn from the student and tailor my teaching style to their particular learning style. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
My primary goal as a teacher is to develop a love of music within the students. I'm more interested in developing Artists than I am developing "Performers". Perfection is not something that I aspire to as an Artist. Sometimes perfection, and striving for impeccable technique can become on of the biggest hinderances for a Musician to truly embody the stage, and show their passion. While I do have a focus on technique, I tend to find it within the student through their artistry, and I try to allow for that artistry to be the catalyst. Read More
Instruments: Piano
My students are provided with a solid musical and technical foundation that allows them to feel comfortable in any of the countless musical contexts they will encounter as they embark on a life-long musical journey! Most piano methods books are "C and G-centric," causing students to learn to only feel comfortable playing on the white keys and then become either terrified or bewildered any time there is more than one sharp or flat in the key signature. Read More
Instruments: Piano Flute
I find that when teaching just reading a book and rote playing isn't enough. I like to use scales, singing, and creative composition to get my students to think outside of the box and learn to independently create music while learning theory basics. I like to help my students be one of a kind and be in love with the music that they are creating...if they don't look forward to coming to class again, then I know I haven't done my job fully. Read More
Instruments: Drums Bass Guitar Djembe
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I am a drummer that learned piano and bass guitar out of curiosity. Once I learned them, I got better with both through necessity, by filling in to empty spots in bands when drums were not needed.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Drums are far easier to play than they appear. However, despite their rapid learning curve, I believe that true talent and precision on the drums takes may hours of dedication to elevate from "someone that plays drums" to "a drummer."
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
Practices should not be too long, lest concepts and ideas get jumbled and forgotten. I dedicate a significant amount of my lesson time to simply enjoying the instrument: Playing covers, improvising, etc. In this way, students get to apply their newfound skills in a way that is engaging, rewarding, and memorable.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Much of my time as a musician has been spent as a volunteer for various worship bands. However, recently I started up my own Youtube page, where I can showcase my accumulated skills and gain exposure in new ways.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Effective practice comes with a plan. Even a simple guideline is better than nothing! If you go into practice without a goal, you will not have progress that is measurable.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Music is for everyone. Music is the ultimate stress reliever, it builds the mind, it boosts confidence, and it can lead to many friendships. If a student is able and willing to learn, music will come as easy as does any subject in school. Make no mistake, music cis not easy, but it is so rewarding, and fun to learn all the while!
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
Drummers are a unique and talented group. Skills on the drums translates to better coordination, better reflexes, better cardiovascular health, and increased motor skills- all of which easily find applications in many other fields of life.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
Tommy Igoe is a drumming guru who wrote the masterful "Groove Essentials" books, specifically designed to teach music to drummers of all levels. At an early age, he showed me how to not only love music, but also to love learning it as well.
When will I start to see results?
Progress in the beginning is the most rapid and most rewarding. In the first six months, a student learns the basic skills and concepts that allow them to play their instrument. Depending on their practice routine, a student should be ready to play with others by the end of a few months.
23 Years
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Cities with Students
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