Al P
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Organ, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Country, R&B, Funk, Latin Jazz, Swing, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul
Al P
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Organ, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles:
Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Country, R&B, Funk, Latin Jazz, Swing, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul
Where I Teach:
In Your Home
Online
Ages Taught: 17-80
ABOUT
Degrees / Training / Special Info:
Everett Community College, Voice, world music studies. Emonds Community College, Jazz Band and Chorus.-North Seattle College, Jazz studies
Awards:
Years of music performance throughout the us a Years of teaching music throughout the us a States New York New Jersey Pennsylvania South Carolina Colorado Nevada California Washington
Overview:
I have been inspired with music since the age of 10. My dad was a big influence being profession jazz guitarist himself. He taught me so much about the guitar and other instruments. This influence has led me to be the teacher as well with guitar, bass, piano, drums and voice, which I have been doing during these years of teaching. I want the students to have fun during the teaching sessions, having them learn what style of music inspired them, and grow on that which gives me much pleasure watching them progress, thanks Al Pignataro
EXPERIENCE
I teach music to all ages, and my style varies depending on the age of the students. With young students, I may give them a little theory but more so focus on what music they like may like and want to learn. I find playing along with CDs work for some students as long they have fun. For the adults I bring it to a different level but again using similar methods, for example learning minor or major scales on guitar or piano, timing is also what I focus on as well. Using a metronome or drum tracks as the student progresses to that level. Al
METHODS USED
It depends on what the student wants to learn. I am there for them. I do make recommendations such as teaching out of a Hal Leonard instructions books (for beginners) and or CD's Play along CD's. , Chord Theories, voicing s and improvisational techniques for the intermediate students ( i.e. basic blues) if they choose to. I also like for them to record their progress (such as picking a basic tune they have learned) if possible so they can get an idea of what they sound like as another recommendation. I like to consider myself a coach besides teacher of music.
LESSON STYLE
I have been teaching music for many years. I enjoy watching my students progress in the learning process. I always ask what the student wants to learn such as style, a song, etc.
I also accompany them playing the piano or guitar once they have learned the basic techniques, etc. This also helps them working with other musicians or singers. My teaching style varies. I do make recommendations such as teaching out of a Hal Leonard instructions books (for beginners) and or CD's Play along CD's. , Chord Theories, voicing s and improvisational techniques for the intermediate students ( i.e. basic blues) if they choose to. I also like for them to record their progress (such as picking a basic tune they have learned) if possible so they can get an idea of what they sound like as another recommendation. I like to consider myself a coach besides teacher of music.
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