Dominic C
5.0
(4)
Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Double Bass, Music
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Blues, Folk, R&B, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Showtunes, Merengue, Latin Jazz, Swing, Bossa Nova, Soul, Avant-garde
Dominic C
5.0
(4)
Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Double Bass, Music
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Pop, Blues, Folk, R&B, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Showtunes, Merengue, Latin Jazz, Swing, Bossa Nova, Soul, Avant-garde
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 5-80
MM, Western Michigan University, Music Performance BM, Ohio State University, Music Performance
2014- Western Michigan University Best Graduate Jury
2013- Notre Dame Jazz Fest Best Improvised Solo Award
2012- Western Michigan University Graduate Assistant Position
2011- Ohio State University Jazz Faculty Scholarship
2011- Ohio State University Thomas Battenburg Scholarship
I am a musician, composer, and educator seeking to share my musical knowledge with students who are eager to learn. I was born into a musical family, and was exposed to great music from an early age. I began playing the piano when I was eight, picked up the saxophone at ten, and have been playing flute and clarinet now for about six years. Following my musical education, attaining my Bachelor's of Music Performance at Ohio State University and then a Master's of Music at Western Michigan University, I worked as a musician for Royal Caribbean Cruises, performing alto saxophone, flute, and clarinet as part of the Show Band aboard the Radiance of the Seas. Traveling through the South Pacific while performing music professionally has been one of the highlights of my musical career. I am currently settled in Brooklyn and working on advancing my carrer as a musician.
I began teaching in 2012 when I was awarded the Graduate Assistant position at Western Michigan University. As a G.A., I was responsible for teaching non-music majors saxophone lessons, theory and ear-training, as well as coaching ensembles. I also taught flute and clarinet at Paramount Charter Academy in Kalamazoo, Michigan to middle school students. It was a very rewarding experience to teach people of various ages, ability levels, and goals, and allowed me to refine my teaching methods based on the needs of each student. I currently teach music theory, piano, saxophone, clarinet, flute, drums, and composition at Belle Arti Center for the Performing Arts in Queens, NY.
For beginning woodwind students, I have had success using the Rubank method books as a starter. Alongside a method book, I like to work on material chosen by the student, as well as my own supplemntal exercises. It is important for the student to understand the musical concepts associated with the repertoire, as well as focusing on performing well. I also prefer to have my students keep a practice log book, in order to track their progress. For piano and music theory, I like to use the John Thompson method for beginner students, and the Bastien Piano Literature series for more advanced students.
It is important to adopt a teaching style that is tailored to the individual needs of each student, especially because each student learns at their own pace. Setting goals is one of the first topics I discuss with my students, and then indicate some of the steps they need to take to achieve the goals that they set for themselves. Keeping track of a student's hours of practice and their musical achievements is beneficial for me to determine what new material and concepts to work on, and also allows the student to stay organized and motivated.
Michael Waldman
Very well organized and knowledgable, who enjoys his teaching. Good communication skills.
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