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Instruments: Piano Drums Orchestral Percussion Djembe
Like stated above, I strive to make my lessons fun and engaging above all else. Of course we need to also learn in the lesson, but I typically gage lesson plans around a student's areas of interest. Some people really enjoy learning from books and exercises, while others are more engaged learning songs and music that they listen to. Whatever your preferences are, we can tailor our lessons around them and find new ways to get you practicing and learning new material. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone Clarinet Recorder
Namely, sheet-music for favourite songs, tunes, and melodies which they could then read and master visually what I had picked up audibly. Seeing the joy on my classmates' faces was always a pleasure of mine, so I indulged in it wherever possible, eventually taking it to the internet and indulging learners across borders, and from there, my lessons have evolved from mere musical distribution to regular and consistent technical tutoring. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
I love seeing my students succeed! One of my favorite things about teaching is watching the students eyes light up when they achieve their current goal! To achieve this, I like to teach at the students own pace and with their chosen material. While it is very important to practice, I do not want to make music seem like a chore. By allowing the students to choose their own material, they are much more likely to self motivate! Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Music
My lessons with young beginners tend do be focus on very specific skills. For instance, a 7 year old book 1 student learning "Go Tell Aunt Rhody" will do exercises focusing on bow holds, violin posture, tone production, bow distribution, and articulation. She will sing each phrase of the song, and clap the rhythm of each phrase of the song. Overall, it is this incredibly detailed approach that facilitates excellence as she moves forward. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Music Keyboard
I started as a part time instructor in music stores while I was still in college in the 1980's and have worked in various public and private schools as a woodwind specialist for over thirty years. I currently operate my own studio where I specialize in woodwinds, keyboards and music theory. I have been with Musika since 2014 and currently have students that have been studying with me for over two years. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Drums Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music Keyboard
I'm a dedicated musician and instructor eager to develop ones musical abilities. Prior to attending the John J. Cali School of Music, I began performing throughout the tri-state area as a hired musician. While immersed in the multiple ensembles offered at school, I would also be involved in studio recording sessions, hired by artists and composers of various genres. After my time at the school of music, I have been awarded various opportunities that have allowed me to travel and perform around the world. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons part time 8 years ago, and have been consistently teaching students in my home studio for the last 5 years. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I've also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the piano and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Conga Djembe
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I'm not sure why I chose the drums. I remember seeing videos on TV and thinking to myself that drums looked like a lot of fun. And this was one year before the time in elementary school when you were allowed to study a string instrument. Drum studies were not even offered until 4th grade.
I guess in hindsight I intuitively knew the drums were a very creative instrument. I also felt that because there were no harmony or melody that I had a better chance of just diving into the instrument and figuring most things out by trial and error.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
In no particular order I am proud of many things. The first thing that comes to mind is graduating from Bucks County Community College and Temple University. This comes to mind first only because besides studying drums, which I was already very accomplished at, I had to learn how to sing in tune, dictate and transcribe melody and harmony as well as compose music using theory. Being a drummer left me with a disadvantage when it came to those topics. But since I had developed discipline and time management with drums I was able to achieve the things I didn't think I was capable of.
Also very proud of my band iNFiNiEN. Every week we continue to sell our CD's and Merch all across the world online. Our latest CD has been considered "a masterpiece" and "one of the year's best" by many critics. In 2014 the Buffalo News listed our live show as one of the best that year. Included on the list was The Flaming Lips as well as Jane's Addiction!!! A real honor to be mentioned in the same sentence as those bands.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I am not aware of any special award or honors that my students' may have received. But, I do know that many of my students and I have worked on preparing music to help them get into Jazz Band at their school or to even pass and entrance audition for a college.
As far as I can remember in every one of those cases the student ending up passing the auditions. I do know for a fact that many of my older students in high school are considered to be some of the best drummers in the area for their age. And that means a lot. It takes many, many years for other things to develop in order to receive honorable mentions or awards.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
I think that the most difficult thing to master on the drums is coordination of all four limbs. There is no other instrument that uses all four limbs. Piano comes close with the sustain pedals but not nearly as difficult a use of independence.
In order to play four limbs takes serious understanding of timing and rhythmic subdivision. It also takes precision of playing in order to gain clarity on part distribution and harmonic interplay.
Playing the drums with just your hands is the start. Then adding the bass drum followed by the hi-hat.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I do not believe in having a set curriculum. But I do believe in creating a personalized curriculum based on each student's skill level and areas of interest.
In general my favorite books to study are Stick Control and Syncopation for the Modern Drummer. These books focus on the basics of playing and reading rhythm. 4 Combined, these books provide a great foundation for students to get up and running on the very first lesson.
Other books I like to work with a Jim Riley's Art of Bop Drumming and Fusion Drum Styles.
For advanced players I recommend The New Breed and Future Sounds.
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