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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Santa Ana . 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 Voice Synthesizer Keyboard
My approach to teaching is very student-centric. I firmly believe that every student has unique talents and insights. I strive to find the right balance for every student, between their personal goals and what areas of opportunity for growth I see for them. It is my mission to help every student get the most out of every lesson, and leave knowing that they have discovered something new about themselves and their ability to connect with music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
I am an introvert and sometimes need to work on my art with a teacher one-on-one instead or in a classroom setting. This is the kind of space I provide for my students. I don't want them to feel intimidated, shy or under any pressure. I want them to feel as though they can have fun while simultaneous working on their craft. For beginning piano students who are children, I typically start with scales and Hal Leonard's My First Piano and for older students, Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Clarinet
I have the goal of helping students look at music the way I do: with passion and inspiration. I encourage students to open their minds and set goals for themselves. For example, I would ask them the question, "By playing music, what do you want to accomplish?" I have asked this question to myself many times throughout my life thus far, and it has worked because I have accomplished so much. Read More
Instruments: Piano
Hello, I have been playing piano for OVER 20 years and have a lot of experience teaching children. I have started teaching piano from about 12 years ago and love what I do. I have served as the church pianist for over 10 years. Piano has always been a lifelong hobby for me. Whenever I get stressed out or need a little motivation, I always sit on my piano chair and start playing some classical music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Recorder Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I have been working in the music industry and teaching for over six years. I have lived in London, New York City, and Los Angeles, and have worked in each city, leading my experience to be unique and easily adaptable. I have found a lot of success with students when I am consistently encouraging them to perform in front of Pias and family. This is how I became a music, professional, and hope to get my students there also. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
For beginner students, I start with the fundamentals of music and we work our way up to integrating repertoire that they will eventually be able to perform in recitals and shows! I am a very flexible teacher and I understand firsthand that to remain interested in learning music, a student needs to feel included in the choices regarding what they are working on. With that in mind, I like to use both repertoire that a student has brought in, and repertoire that I choose very carefully to suit a particular student's strengths and challenges. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trombone Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Double Bass Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
My methods as a teacher are very vast. I have taught many people and my success in teaching is unrivaled. I am able to make my students change direction, focus, get back on track, use a tangent to further a topic and much more. I think most music teachers focus on the music and not enough on their abilities to teach. I have been a preschool teacher and filled various other educational roles. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Synthesizer Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Father: Blues and Rock guitarist
Mother: Self taught pianist
Great uncle: Jazz pianist
Sister: Self taught uke, guitar and piano
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Jazz.
It's about getting beyond yourself, and learning to truly Listen. When you're playing jazz, you stay focused and in your body, but hear the authentic expressions of your bandmates. This is transcendent bliss. Flow state activities like this one will take you far in life, and allow you to cope and stay flexible in almost any situation.
There's no hierarchy. Your friends might be more technically skilled at their instrument, but a good jazz musicians feels nothing but joy at the sight and sound of their bandmates shredding, crying, laughing and singing through their instruments.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
Begin. Relax our bodies for a few minutes. Get comfortable. Do a quick breathing exercise.
Spend a few minutes on scales, rudiments or basic fundamental muscle memory techniques.
Now we're ready to practice our target piece. Spend a third of the lesson time on this.
Debrief, comment on form and expression.
*Bonus* Play time / unwind. 5 minutes of jamming, improv and whatever you want to do, (if you've been a good student!)
Clean up, homefun assignment, and preview of next lesson.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My father inspired a love of blues, jazz, flamenco and rock and roll in me.
In high school, my teachers were Brandon Jagow, and Alex Eugenio. They coached me in form and style on Oboe, Tenor Drums, Bass Drum, and Jazz Drum Set. They also encouraged me to practice consistently and believe in my abilities as a musician.
Jazz in particular was a lesson in listening, being "felt but not heard" and letting go of your ego in improvisation, soloing, and comping. These are core concepts for any musician and any style, and if you study jazz seriously, you will learn to adapt to nearly any musical environment.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
Drums struck me from a very early age. I tried guitar in middle school but caught to drums and stuck with them throughout high school and college. All other string and melodic instruments were understood first rhythmically and secondarily in terms of scales, chords etc.
I've learned that piano, bass, guitar etc. are totally unique instruments, but understanding percussion is essential to understanding timing and rhythmic complexity. Regardless of what instrument we learn, we're going to be doing rhythm exercises. We'll approach polyrhythm, do singing and clapping exercises, and learn the relationship between our body placement and our instrumental performance.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
In high school I did a jazz drum solo in front of a large audience. Everybody came up and told me I did wonderfully. This was one of the most joyful moments of my life.
In college I arranged a piece called "You Yourself Are Too Serious," composed by the Mercury Program. Choreographed by Allie Schaefer, we designed a blacklight performance involving different color gloves miming shapes and patterns in space to polyrhythmic patterns. Each color was assigned to a different instrument, in order to illustrate the subtle compositional genius of the piece. It was a roaring success, and I felt such joy and gratitude in that moment.
The year following, I composed a piece entitled "Schrodinger's Clap" on Logic Pro X. Along with one of my best friend's Daniel Sharp, we arranged a shadow play performance in front of a color changing floodlight. When I'd heard that people had nearly been brought to tears, I could hardly believe the power of working together with trusted artists, having faith in your musical efforts, and trusting the power of performance.
Around the same time, Daniel Sharp, who'd taught me to DJ, starting booking me for House and Techno parties. Learning to read a crowd, control the energy of the room with turntables and letting go of control, I started received lots of positive feedback about my own personal compositions (which I often sneak into my DJ sets), my live techno performances, and my ability to tell stories over long time scales as a DJ.
Currently I am most proud of my ability to play with almost any person of any skill level. We learn to adapt and find a mutual style. This is the most joyful part of music; sharing. You forget who you are, and remember what Love is. Music is the love of my life, and nothing is more serious to me. It is the great healer, the teacher of love and patience, and the greatest joy I have ever experienced.
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Chari
Im mainly interested in piano lessons for my 8 year old daughter but also inquiring about guitar lessons and voice lessons for 2 others in my home please.
dayana
Im looking for a teacher i have 2 boys one is 4 the other one is 6. They have shown some interest in music if possible i will like to have them take the class together
Sandy
Hi there, I am interested in getting my daughter started on either piano or guitar lessons. She is 6, and will turn 7 in May. It would have to be evenings or weekends.