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Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice
Each student is at a different level, and therefore requires different teaching methods. I like to implement the Hanon exercises for scales and warm-ups, also focusing on things like scales and arpeggios. For the guitar, I like to incorporate these concepts with chordal exercises as well, such as playing progressions to let the student's fingers grow accustomed to their forms. I then let the student tell me what his or her focus is, such as theoretical, classical, or popular. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Fiddle
Kathleen utilizes the Suzuki, Galamian, and Flesch method systems, as well as integrating music theory and aural skills into every lesson. When teaching classical violin and piano, she emphasizes listening skills and applied theory to help develop strong sight-reading skills. In fiddle lessons, she creates practice videos and audio files for students to practice along with in between lessons, incorporating use of the metronome to increase speed and rhythmic stability. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I believe every person learns differently and thrives off of positive reinforcement, which is why I base my curriculum solely on who I'm currently working with. Every student I work with has their own specific curriculum. Every week I'll have an assignment for the student to practice that will be expected to be completed. This will be the gauge towards their improvement. As we work week after week, I will be observing what inspires the student most and conduct assignments and based on that. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin
Nothing is more rewarding than seeing my students develop a passion for music! Its important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals at each lesson and by pointing out and acknowledging growth and success that each student has. By engaging in what inspires a student I tailor my instruction to their interests and needs. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I am a very inspirational teacher who loves classical music. I want to share my love and knowledge of music with my students. I am a man’s choir director, concertmaster and chamber soloist. I graduated from Kyrgyz State Music College in Kurgyztan. In 2014 I grduated Portland State University with diploma of Bachelors of Art in Music. In 2011 I participated in a master class with Italian pianist Maurizio Barbozo. In 2012, I also participated in a master class with a Italian Pianist Antonio DiCrisofano. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Bass Guitar
My teaching experience stems from 5 years ago, where I would share whatever knowledge of music i could with those around me. In those five years I have made it my duty to make myself a resource to all musicians around me. I believe that consistent practice, and lessons is the key to success with music. More importantly I in making music a healthy outlet for emotion, and self expression. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Synthesizer
My first teaching experience began 9 years ago in my sophomore year of high school, working as a volunteer saxophone coach for middle school students in a jazz band program with the nonprofit organization Seattle JazzED. I continued my work there throughout and beyond high school as an intern, then lead intern, then an instructor with my own small ensemble (aka combo), and finally as an assistant director of the Summer Jazz Ambassador program, for which I arranged cross-era jazz curriculum in the big band format and conducted rehearsals and performances for groups of students as large as 35, ranging ages 8-18. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet Drums Synthesizer Ukulele Recorder Tuba Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon English Horn Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
When will I start to see results?
Each lesson has a detailed a measurable student-led goal. With regular practice and patience anyone can find success within a short period of time, of course keeping in mind that it will time and work to reach your bigger goals.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Consistency is key; it is more valuable to practice 10 minutes everyday than to practice 1 hour a week.
With slow practice you'll grow quickly, but with fast practice you'll grow slower.
Use of metronome, practice fundamentals 2-5+min each practice session.
Audio/video record your practice to best see your progress.
Finally, find your bliss in music , for me, that was playing video game music as well as playing with jazzy backing tracks; finding your bliss in music will help give you motivation to keep practicing.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I chose the clarinet because I really loved it's sound, the unique lows and highs along with the different ways that the clarinet can be used.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I'm most proud of the work that I put into my senior clarinet recital in college. I managed two medium-sized student groups, got the joy of performing one of my own compositions, and even put together unique art and videos to go along with the performance. It took over a year to put together and I'm very pleased with the results.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
During my first year teaching I had a third grader who I gave music/piano lessons to and I later nominated them for the NW Young Musicians award, it's been years since then but I hear they are still active in learning music will start in orchestra next year.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
On clarinet I think that the hardest thing to master is going over the break; from A to B, from basically no fingers to all fingers on it took me months to even make it work, and I still practice that shift every practice session.
On piano I think that the hardest thing to master is playing different parts on each hand
On guitar I think that the hardest thing to master is playing while singing
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
Fundamentals; long tones, scales, thirds, tuning/ear-training
Figuring out goals for that practice session/listening to the piece I'm practicing
Big picture practice of large chunks, looking for trouble areas
slow practice with a metronome on trouble areas
End with sight reading and/or something fun.
An important part to every practice session is to take your time cleaning and putting away your instrument.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
My Bachelors of Arts is in K-12 Music Education, I am endorsed in instrumental, vocal, and general music. during my education I learned theory, history, all instruments, jazz, piano, and composition.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
Technically my first instrument was an electronic keyboard in 3rd grade, then recorder in 4th and clarinet in 5th.
I Recorder to clarinet was a simple choice, I just loved the sound of it. In 6th grade I switched to bass clarinet mostly to sit closer to my best friend at the time who played trombone. In middle I picked up tenor sax so that I could play in more jazz groups, and in high school I got a both an electric guitar to play my favorite rock songs, and acoustic guitar so that I would play guitar while camping. In collage I fell in love with both collecting instruments and string instruments, especially cello.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Music does not run in my family at all. Not a single person in my immediate nor extended family has any passions for nor experience with music. That being said my mum was absolutely supportive, diving me to many honor groups, and rehearsals.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I decided that I wanted to musical profession from a young age, I've always loved learning about, playing, and creating music, it runs through my very soul. However, it wasn't till late high school that I started to gain my passion for becoming a teacher, I remember my senior year of high school I played with the high school music groups and then would go over the middle school and help out with the band and choir. Each opportunity I've gotten to share my passion has been very reaffirming that this is what I want to do with my life and am always looking forward to my next musical adventure.
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Kathy
I have two boys interested in learning to play an instrument and voice lessons. My 8 year old wants to play the piano and sing. My 12 year old wants to take voice lessons
Heather
Looking for an in-home piano teacher for my 12 year old daughter. Someone who respects classical training but can apply it to modern music to make it fun.
mary
i have 2 girls of age 5 and 7 and would like them to enroll in piano lessons. i prefer someone to come home and teach them. pl let me know your availability