Cory C
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Double Bass, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Folk, Country, R&B, Musical Theater, Opera, Funk, Showtunes, Latin Jazz, Swing, Punk, Avant-garde
Cory C
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Double Bass, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Folk, Country, R&B, Musical Theater, Opera, Funk, Showtunes, Latin Jazz, Swing, Punk, Avant-garde
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 7-80
Campbell Music Scholar
I started piano lessons in elementary school before discovering a passion for the guitar. Now, having earned a Music Theory degree from the prestigious Whitman College in Walla Walla, I celebrate my love of music through teaching as well as playing in the Spokane local group Mama Llama. With theory knowledge and years of practice in guitar, piano, voice, and bass, I landed roles in local Walla Walla opera productions and musicals and received the Campbell Music Scholarship before entering post-secondary education. I have worked with numerous musicians and teachers in the realms of classical, jazz, and pop/rock music, including Doug Scarborough, Gary Gemberling, John David Earnest, Miles Canaday, Riikka Pietiläinen-Caffrey, Monica Griffin Hunter, Paul Luongo, Laura Curtis, Phil Lynch, and Diane Gray-Chamberlain in the last five years.
In Seattle, the company 4/4 School of Music employed me for 2 years before returning to Spokane. Since then, online lessons have been flourishing and students have not lost their eagerness or music learning. Many have stayed on for months bridging into the full year; whether discovering a passion for one particular method or trying out every genre they can, I've found that my students always leave (or continue, of course!) with a love of music. Above all, this appreciation has made my past lessons fun for myself and students alike, and I promise to continue in this mode of teaching. Before working professionally, many peers and children of professors relied on me for teaching assistance for personal lessons. The joy of music and sharing it with anyone I could find was enough for me!
Always based on the student's individual needs and likes/dislikes. When teaching a lone student, one has to make a judgment call based on how this person learns, behaves, and interacts with music. For piano, I have used Hal Leonard books and John Thompson, and for the classical guitar, I have used Mel Bay and a couple of others. There is no guaranteed best method for every student - however, I will always use a combination of my best judgment for a student with something they are interested in. For any genre you pick, there is something great that can be learned!
For any age, music teachers have to be firm but patient. Sometimes, it's hard to stay on track when doing something rote or outside your comfort zone, and I am very understanding of that (as someone who begged my mom to let me quit piano lessons as an elementary schooler). Patience is, above all else, the essential virtue of music teaching! Without that, music lessons can be very frustrating for teachers, students, and parents alike. With that in mind, I am always eager to answer questions and clarify if things are not coming across right. When we're both on the same page, that's when everything is working out for the best.
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