Garrett S
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Funk, Reggae, Punk, Avant-garde
Garrett S
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar
Styles:
Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Funk, Reggae, Punk, Avant-garde
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 3-80
AP Music Theory Exam score: 4
Greetings,
I'm a recent college graduate who studied secondary education (grades 7-12). I'm a lifelong musician, and have been playing guitar and alto saxophone for about 20 years. I've also been playing piano for about 10 years. I studied music theory, composition, and musicianship for four years; and I continue to use these skills in my practice as a professional musician today. My band is currently in the process of recording a demo, and we've had numerous gigs in New Haven, New York City, and Massachusetts.
My teaching experience began in 2016, when I enrolled in a degree program in secondary education at Southern Connecticut State University. At Southern, I learned very much about human development, and teaching methods and strategies. I also gained over 120 hours of classroom observation experience. Upon graduating with a B.A. degree in Physics (Southern doesn't offer music education degrees), I was hired as a Paraprofessional in a New Haven Public School. I believe that my background and experience in education qualifies me to teach students of any age.
Depending upon what area/instrument of music I'm teaching, I use a number of different materials, including (but not limited to) Tonal Harmony (Kostka, et al.), Essential Dictionary of Music Notation, Accent on Achievement, Hal Leonard's Essential Elements, or Rock House Method (McCarthy). The skill level of the student also dictates what resources I'll use. In addition, I believe that the student should have control over his/her development as a musician, so I encourage my students to create a list of songs they wish to learn how to play.
My teaching style is grounded in my own absolute love for music! This passion translates through in my teaching, which hopefully results in successful student learning. I also believe that the teacher needs to develop a rapport with the student, in order for successful learning. Furthermore, as previously stated, I've studied pedagogy at the undergraduate level. I realize what it takes to be a successful teacher, and believe in the importance of exposing young people, as well as folks of all ages, to music and the arts.
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