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Instruments: Piano Voice
Hi I'm Joanna and have been teaching 25 years 31/2 to 80 years old.. I teach piano in sight reading, theory, chords, composition, transposing. I have a passion to teach my students dynamics and build up their confidence. In voice I teach breathing techniques and also studied Alexander for 4 years, I develop their confidence and help with auditions for competitions and theater arts. I competed in voice and piano in my middle school years I write classical contemporary music and perform in different venues throughout San Diego and riverside. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet Saxophone Euphonium
From the beginning phase, I figure out over the long-term what your student is motivated by and create a lesson plan around it. Some students like to compose their own songs and record them. Some like to write sheet music on the computer. Some love the enjoyment of the next challenging song on sheet music. I believe it is imperative a teacher has a malleable customizable approach for every student because we all have different personalities and preferences. Read More
Instruments: Piano
For most beginners, I use the Bastian series to get students started. this series of instructional books combines basic theory with practical examples that help to reinforce the concepts introduced each week. While working on fundamentals, we introduce performance selections that are fun and engaging. For adult learners, I typically chart a path of instruction based upon their goals and interests. Practice assignments are designed to reinforce the lessons and perfect the technique necessary to reach the desired performance goals. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums
Piano : All piano students will begin by learning about scales and scale theory. This includes scales learned withing the Classical idiom as well as the Contemporary music idiom which includes all styles of music. Students regardless of their preferred style of music will be encouraged to learn some elementary classical music in order to facilitate and reinforce good technique, reading and interpretation. Drums: All drum students will begin by learning about stick control and proper posture. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I have been teaching for seven and half years. I have taught ages five years old to seventy years old. I am patient, kind, and and very encouraging teacher. I am an excellent musician as well. All of my students improve vastly and enjoy their lessons, which are fun and focused. I assign them pieces they want to learn whether it be classical, blues, pop, or jazz. I have two recitals per year, which always helps motivate students to practice and demonstrate all their talent and hard work. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I teach according to each student's pace of learning, tailoring lessons to their age. Music theory games and other fun elements are incorporated into the lessons for the younger students. Once the fundamentals are learned, teen students are encouraged to make some of their own music selections with my guidance and approval. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Viola Mandolin Keyboard
I'm an internationally recognized classical and jazz pianist/recording artists. My digital albums are readily available at I Tunes, Cdbaby or Amazon. I'm a published musicologist author. My credits include: The Cocktail Piano Companion, Jewels of Jazz: The Undiscovered Vocal Gems of the 1950s-1960s, Les Baxter, Lady Liberty: The Definitive Julie London Handbook and Artist Development. I'm the creator of the Cocktail Piano Hour series of albums, which are regularly played on international radio podcasts including: Cocktail Nation, Evenings at the Penthouse, The Cool Jazz Connection and Martinis at Midnight. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Synthesizer Music Keyboard
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I was 5 years old watching the ED Sullivan Show. The Jackson 5 were singing " I wat you back." My creativity was ignited with a passion I didn't understand. My grandmother walked in and saw me twitching and gyrating trying to dance and sing along. I told her I wanted to get in the TV. She laughed uncontrollably and said Oh baby you can't get in that TV" I looked in her eyes and said with a hint of defiance, ,,,I'm getting in that TV"
20 years later i I was on Soul Train in the TV....me and my grandmother laughed about me in the TV for years to come.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Mom Dad and grand parents are not as musical as I am. My kids can sing but they are creative in other ways - more fie arts,
My grand kids are another story - they inherited Nanas creative DNA - already have lead roles in Elementary school,
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
That's really a hard one. I love all types of artist and genres - from Benny Goodman, Tony Bennett Mary Mary, and Sly Stone - to Lady GaGa to Kendrick Lamar and Adel
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
3rd grade i sang Ben by Michael Jackson in a playground talent show - first time i heard people clap and shout! It was amazing!
4th grade sang in school choir for Christmas. Started playing piano and writing songs.
6th grade Clarinet
8th Drums
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
Music is in my heart but i have other creative endeavors. I recently wrote produced and directed a sit com pilot. My dream is to see it become a hit TV series
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I tried to be a probation officer, but it didn't work- i tried to make my fellow officers into a singing group.
I cant imagine that because i don't know anything else but creating - whether its for myself or for someone else.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I actually attended San Diego State University as a criminal justice major
I took a music theory class but got kicked out for challenging my professor about chords. 20 years later I taught a mater workshop - and took my gold and multi platinum records for show and tell.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I do something creative every day -
it's not what I do its who I am. I can play at a piano for 3 hours and loose myself, When I was writing songs in the studio we would be on lock out for 2 weeks at a time - working for 10 to 16 hours But it didn't seem like work...
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
It's really not hard if you love it. Once students become one with their creativity they love how it makes them feel practice becomes their best friend and performing is like getting gifts from Christmas.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I studies people who i admired. The Jackson 5 were my first observation singing
harmonizing and performing. I didn't know how they were doing it, i just tried to emulate what I saw and what made me feel good.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Eric Seats became a producer for Aaliah, 702, and Destiny's Child and he is now the drummer for Pattie Labell
Skyer Day songwriter did acting on disney
Joelle James Got signed to Chris Brown - won a Grammy for song Booed up
Anatalia Villaranda made it to the voice finals
Olivia Rodrigo is an iconic artist won Grammy tours the world
Anika is a songwriter for Kids Bop
Pam Olivia was a background singer for Rod Stewart
Shae Jones got signed to universal became a platinum songwriter
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
I recommend students practice according to their desired outcome.
Beginners 3 days week 30 minutes
Intermediate 4 days a week 30 minutes
Advanced 5 days a week 30 minutes minimum
Professional - Daily 1 hour minimum
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
By the time your child is 3 you will notice if they have a creative skill
If you offer it to them and they say yes
or if you notice they have a skill that needs to be developed
When will I start to see results?
After 6 -10 weeks you should see progress - if the student has a regular practice
schedule, Depending on the the students desired discipline of creativity
singing, songwriting, music producing
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
Absolutely! I wanted to play drums in my middle school marching band, the drama teacher said it was not a good idea, the band teacher said go for it and I became the first girl drummer on the drumline.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I felt like i could do it - Although piano was my first instrument and voice was my second, i also played clarinet and drums. I focused on voice and piano and mastered it so i could become a professional artist/ songwriter.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Helping student artist to achieve their DREAMS!!!
Writing for Same Script Different Cast for Whitney Houston and Debra Cox.
the song made it on Whitney's Greatest Hits CD.
I'm also proud of recording on the 1995 Panther Soundtrack and video which featured a song called Freedom,
Working with Phil Collins
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