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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Salem . 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
I am a motivated music professional with experience in piano performance and teaching. I am interested in teaching piano to various students of all ages and abilities. I have a BA in piano performance from Mills College in 2007. I have been learning the piano since I was six years old with various teachers from all over the world. I have a great love of music of all types from Classical to Pop to Rock. 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 love to see my students accomplish their goals. Therefore I always assign a piece easily within their reach. However, I believe it is important to have higher goals. In keeping with that, once the student is at an appropriate level, I assign a piece that will take a bit more work to master. I find that this motivates most of my students to really shine and to see the rewards of consistent and effective practice. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone Clarinet Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I do my best to be a relaxed, grounded teacher who reminds the student to relax and enjoy the process of making music. I do listening exercises, clapping, counting, reciting the letters of the notes with their voice, and demonstrate the songs they are learning to each student. Each lesson is a celebration of music in a carefree environment filled with song and smiles. I always find something I like in each performance. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice
I began my teaching career about 7 years ago, during my senior year of high school. I have taught lessons for both piano and guitar consistently since that time, including my time as the Piano Instructor at Cadenza Academy in Portland, OR. I like to let the students navigate the material they learn, as I feel that they should have complete control of what they are focusing their money and time on. 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 Saxophone Clarinet
There are lots of great teaching tools and methods available, and once I have an understanding of a student's current ability level and what they want to work on, I can make recommendations. For wind players, Essential Elements provides a good way to get started on an instrument. I look for ways to incorporate different styles of music from classical to jazz to pop music in addition to the important fundamentals you will learn from a method book. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Flute Music Keyboard
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
I have ADHD, so practicing can be a little challenging to me. To stay focused, I have to sing the melody of what I'm playing in my head.
Leave your phone in another room. That can be a huge distraction. I try to get anything that can take my mind away from practicing out of the way beforehand. (Homework, work, etc)
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
I would say whenever they express an interest in music. Even if it's them hitting a few keys on the piano nonsensically. It's never to soon to start building a relationship with music. More seriously, I would say once they start understanding and following directions.
When will I start to see results?
This really depends on how much the student practices and their desire to improve. Improvement can be seen after the first lesson if the student understands the instruction and follows through. Nothing major will happen overnight though!
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
My sister played piano and I wanted to be just like her. I chose violin because an orchestra came to my elementary school and I immediately fell in love. The next year, I picked up flute because I didn't think my new school had an orchestra. I thought it would be the closest to violin. It turns out they did and I continued to play both. I somehow managed to keep up with piano throughout all of this.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I wrote and performed a piano piece that was absolutely awful. It was probably my biggest failure as a musician. I decided to not let this failure define me, rewrote it and turned it in to a piece for full symphony.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I spend about 20 minutes warming up on scale exercises. Then I move to parts of repertoire that trouble me. When I feel like I have accomplished that, I practice going into and getting out of the section for smooth transitions. I try to practice for three hours.
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 Bachelors in contemporary music composition and am currently pursing my masters in composition. I chose this because while I love performing, I love creating even more. I have been writing music since I was six years old.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I would probably be an elementary school teacher!
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Classical. I like how intricate it is and how much you can do with it.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I love learning. I heard someone playing violin and fell in love with the sound and decided I had to take it on. The same happened with the flute. I then went on to learn how to play clarinet, sax, cello, viola, and mallet percussion I wanted to get as comfortable as I could with as many instruments to better myself as a composer. While I can't play those last ones proficiently, it helped me understand music more.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Everyone in my family draws and paints, so I'm kind of the odd one out. I tell everyone that I paint sound!
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I think once I got to college and people started labeling me as a professional. It was really weird, but I started to like the new title, so I rolled with it.
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