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Instruments: Piano Guitar Classical Guitar
I studied music with the intention to be the teacher I wanted as a youth. I am kind, patient, and creative. I have perfected a process to where 30 minutes of conceptualization matched with strategic practice, will help you get much closer to your goal, in half the time. why should it take years to master an instrument? The traditional approaches used are good, but people desire to make gains quickly. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
All children are different and are progressing at their own pace.Most important for me is to see that they enjoy making music at any level. Another important thing for me is to remind my students to practice with a good posture and poise.This will ensure that they look as a performers and enables them to practice and perform for much longer periods of time. I teach my students to be creative during their lessons and home practice,this makes practicing fun and study of music enjoyable and rewarding. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin
I am a fun loving and patient instructor who enjoys seeing my passion for music spread to different people. In 2012 I earned a Bachelors in Psychology with a minor in music from Northern Arizona University, and went on to complete a Masters degree in Music Therapy from Arizona State University. I have experience performing in academic orchestras, choirs, and guitar ensembles, as well as with song writing and performing in local bands. Read More
Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer
For beginning students, I prefer the Alfred Piano Method, in my opinion, it's a very thorough course, and offers many benefits for the beginning student. for my intermediate and advanced students, I use a variety of teaching materials, depending on the style of muisc I'm teaching, inciluding music books, videos, and audio recordings. I try to find out what my students are interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter what their ability level is. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Viola
My approach to teaching is gentle and warm while maintaining high standards of excellence for both my instruction as well as my expectations of my students. When we both strive to do our best work each lesson, we have fun and learn new things which leads to more interest and pride on the student's part. There is nothing more exciting in teaching than seeing students progress and be proud of what they have done. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
I studied dance at the age of 6. My mom bought a piano for herself to learn to play. I would go to the piano and try to make up songs that I could dance to, which then lead me to take piano lessons for 15 years. Committment, joy, and passion are the keys to learning and growing as a music student. I enjoy teaching all styles, as well having students learn to arrange and express their own style within the piece they are learning. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
This is my first teaching gig but depending on what the student is interested in, materials will be chosen accordingly.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I am only a saxophonist.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My mother is a 2nd/3rd grade elementary school teacher but during her upbringing; she was a very established flute player that attended honor bands as well as being a member of the Wind Ensemble during her time at Pacific Lutheran University and is a singer as well. My sister is a singer that has done genres ranging from Opera to jazz.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
If I decided that I didn't want to be a musician, I would probably want to do something for a professional or collegiate sports team.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Favorite style of genres to play are; traditional jazz, hip-hop, funk and swing. I love these genres because they are very unique in their own sense by the way you approach soloing. Also, for writing compositions you can draw inspiration from other genres and make some very unique music.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I love to play original music from either myself or my band as well as jazz standards. It is very important to know that jazz is Black American Music and that it is rich in history - making sure to immerse yourself in the art form and learn from the greats makes playing this music so different than anything else. Playing your own music helps give the audience a little glimpse of why you wrote the chart, and what emotion you are trying to present.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I received my Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science as well as a Music Minor. I chose to go through the music minor route because I knew I want to be a professional gigging musician I didn't want to go to receive my master's but I knew that as soon as I was out of school that I would just hit the shed relentlessly to make sure I separate myself from other musicians.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
For myself, I try to give myself at least 2-3 hours to really shed. I like to start my practice sessions with running some patterns around the circle of fourths then hitting the long tones hard to hone in on tone production and breathe control. I make sure that I am taking breaks in between so burn out does not occur (usually 10 min increment). I will then work on a specific jazz standard I am learning by memory, then working on a solo transcription that I have picked and been working on. I also make sure to practice my band's material as well as record for producers that I work on as well.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
This will be my first private lesson teaching gig - during college I did mentor some underclassmen but haven't had any students, but look forward to helping any instrumentalist wanting to get better.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
As cliquè as it might be - being one with your instrument is hands down one of the hardest things to master on the horn. This means your horn is an extension of yourself. Needing to be able to express your emotions, connecting ideas you hear in your head effortlessly
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I decided to become a professional musician as early as my junior year in college. It was just the thrill and feeling of performing in front of big audiences and really getting to express yourself that made me decide to pursue this specific path. Playing in the University Jazz Ensemble as well as my band that really was a catalyst - being able to book gigs during college, earn money to do something I love as well as establishing myself as a musician. I wouldn't change this for the world.
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