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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in North Potomac . 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 Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
There is certain flexibility that is tailored towards the student's choice of music he or she would like to learn. I also provide students the opportunity to learn songs of their choice. This can include reading guitar tabs, chord charts, lead charts, and still, sheet music. It is really up to the student, for I am able to teach one or all of these methods of learning songs. I have had students learn a vast array of styles, including Bruno Mars, Maroon 5, Ed Sheerin, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Outkast, Macklemore, Bob Marley, Jonie Mitchell, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Rascall Flatts, Earl Scruggs, Olde Crowe Medicine Show, Nirvana, Elliot Smith, Led Zeppelin, Lauryn Hill, Amy Winehouse, The Beatles, just to name a few. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet
My teaching music can be dated back to 2003, as I first started out teaching a community choir in Frostburg, I then transitioned to teaching for Baltimore City Public School System as a Choral and Piano teacher from 2008-2014. I currently teach students in my home studio, and have been for the past 6 years. I have had experience teaching from many different curriculums and understand how to cater to each students' needs with an emphasis on patience and practice. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I have been teaching piano for 7 years, going on 8 years now. I work with all ages and all skill levels as well. Everyone I teach gets unique style of teaching that best suits them because not everyone learns the same way. I use a variety of lesson books depending on how far advanced they are. Having fun while learning is always my goal, especially when it comes to small children. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar
For beginners, I use Alfred's books. They are very easy to understand. Alfred's Book Course are the most valuable books I have ever seen. I use Alfred's: lesson book, theory book, technique book, notespeller booke, and recital book. I usually make sure to include recital book as we are going to start our first recital this year. I also make sure that we alternate between lesson and technique book every lesson. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Djembe
My teaching experience dates back to the beginning of high school. Though it wasn't music education, I am very much use to private teaching. I started my education career at "Kumon of Bowie Math and Reading Center," a tutoring center created to emphasis one-on-one assistance for students in need. After working there for five years, I pursued my undergraduate education until Spring 2017. During college, I also worked as an ear training mentor. Read More
Instruments: Piano
It is my goal to ensure that students always have fun during lessons, and learn that making mistakes and growing from them is an important and rewarding part of learning a musical instrument. For beginning students between the ages of 3-14, I typically use Faber's Piano Adventures method book series. These books offer a well rounded introduction to music theory and performance, while also including fun and exciting songs that students can play over and over again. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Music does run in the family. My mother was a great amateur flute player and my father was a contrabass clarinet specialist.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
So in addition to the entire trombone family (at least Alto, Tenor and Bass Trombone) I do also play a little Euphonium. I dabbled with it in high school, and I think the richness of sound it can produce is unlike any other instrument. In addition, I learned how to play trumpet and horn in high school, but I don't play those as often now so I don't break my face!
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I would be a Math Teacher. I love to teach and I love Math right under Music.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
My favorite style is from the romantic era. I think there is so much you can do with those pieces, and when done correctly, either as solo or group pieces, they just hold a special place in your heart.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I am going to split this a little bit.
Dream Solo: Harvest by John Mackey. The orchestration and use of the trombone is perfect!
Dream Orchestra Piece: literally anything Mahler. His music is so passionate to me (I get to play Mahler 2 in May and I am so excited!)
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 two degrees! My bachelors is in Music and my masters is in Performance. I almost have a degree in Music Ed from my undergrad, but I became ill and had to drop it.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I don't know that I would say I always have a normal session, but the consistency in my schedule is I always begin with a warm-up/routine of Long tones, Lip slurs, tonguing exercises and breathing. I also will practice etudes such as Bordogni or Bleger/Bitsch, and then solos and excerpts.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Overall, the main books I teach out of are the Arban book, Bordogni Etudes, and Rubank Methods books. I personally like these books as they are what I used growing up and advancing, but now as an educator, I can see that there is so much valuable information located in these books!
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I have had students audition and be selected for PA District Band, MD All county band, and I have a former student currently attending Towson University for Music Education!
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
I think the slide is the hardest thing to master. I am still working on it, and I know my past instructors are still working on it! You have to be very careful when moving the slide!
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
The slide, pure and simple. The moment that I glissed on the slide I was sold.
When will I start to see results?
Well, it is an interesting question. I would say for my teaching style, if you follow what I am saying, you should see changes within the first couple of weeks. It really depends on a student by student case.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I did have some teachers inspire me in my musical career. My band directors and private instructors all seemed to recognize that I had a "want" for music. That push helped me become who I am today, and I hope to do the same for my students.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
If you learn to practice effectively, you can accomplish the same amount of work in the least amount of time. Time is a valuable resource that should not be taken for granted!
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
There are a few ways to tell. 1) You can ask the Band Director if they think lesson could be beneficial. 2) See if your child shows an interest in music. In either case, I always recommend at least a trial lesson and then ask the teacher for honest feedback! Ever student has the chance to be an artist.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I decided in 9th or 10th grade to be musician because I had to write a paper on what I wanted to be as an adult. I had wanted to go into IT for the money, but when we had to share the paper with the class, I stood up front, looked at the paper, crumpled it up and said I wanted to be a musician and teacher because it is the thing I am best at doing!
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