Harry W
5.0
(3)
Instruments: Piano, Voice
Styles: Classical, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, R&B, Musical Theater, Funk, Showtunes, Reggae, Swing, Punk
5.0
(3)
Harry W
5.0
(3)
Instruments: Piano, Voice
Styles:
Classical, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, R&B, Musical Theater, Funk, Showtunes, Reggae, Swing, Punk
Where I Teach:
In Your Home
Ages Taught: 5-80
ABOUT
Degrees / Training / Special Info:
Ed. D, Walden University MA, Ed. Ashord University BA Ashford University
Overview:
I have been involved with music for as long as I can remember. My first love was singing, and I still enjoy singing today. My first instrument was the accordion, after which I moved on to piano and keyboards. I remember my piano teacher, Mr Scholl, was a neighbor and he would come to my house for lessons. I had no idea that years later as an adult I would be "paying it forward". I took lessons from him right up until it was time for me to go to college, and I began pursuing a career in performing and acting. I continued to play and sing on my own throughout the years.
EXPERIENCE
I've been teaching piano and voice in the Northern Virginia area for over fifteen years. I have worked at studios such as Jordan Kitts Music and Music and Arts, and have done in-home lessons at students homes, which I still do now. My students range from beginners to intermediate level players, and my approach combines popular music with classical, jazz and traditional styles. Of course, in the beginning they learn to play simple songs that they are familiar with like Frere Jacques, Old McDonald, Jingle Bells and so on. As they broaden their knowledge they can take on their favorite pop songs as well as challenging classical pieces and even figure out songs they hear on the radio to play by ear.
METHODS USED
I use Bastien Piano Basics for young and older beginners, as well as supplemental books from Alfred Piano and Hal Leonard. For intermediate students, we begin building a repertoire together of pieces the student enjoys and plays well. I try to find a nice balance between classical, traditional, and popular music. For voice I use the Little Singers series for kids and supplemental books of songs from Hal Leonard. These songs include Disney favorites and other classic songs such as "Puff, the Magic Dragon". With adults, I use a collection of vocal exercises and focus on songs.
LESSON STYLE
I see myself as a facilitator, helping students discover new elements of music and music theory and building upon those to create a greater understanding of reading and playing music both for piano and voice. Often i will model by playing a song first so that the student cannot not only hear what is sounds like but observe my technique, finger changes, dynamic ranges, tempo and so on. There are many elements to performing a piece besides just playing the correct notes! In voice, I often sing along with the student or perform duet exercises with them.
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