Joey D
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Recorder, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Latin, Funk, Salsa, Reggae, Merengue, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Punk
Joey D
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Recorder, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles:
Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Latin, Funk, Salsa, Reggae, Merengue, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Punk
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 10-80
Glenbrook South High School Oakton Community College
i'm a music teacher that loves working with kids. i have recorded and performed with many musical acts. i'm a singer/songwriter and producer as well. i have been teaching for the last 25 years. i have my own recording studio and music school and a music store. I have a musical family background. i teach all styles of music and several instruments. have studied music theory in schools. i'm very focused on teaching kids and adults to learn about music. i think music is very important and should be in everyone's life.
i was taught piano at the age of 5 years old by my father. i finished many piano method books my father instructed me on. at the age of 8 i learned to play the bass. i was in love with it more than the piano and became my main instrument. finished many bass method books as well. by the time i was 14 i was playing guitar, saxophone, drums and singing in choir. as i got older i began performing in concerts. i have performed in over 3,000 concerts since then and continue to. music is a way of life for me.
i use many different books for different students. whether they are children or adults. i typically use hal leonard books such as fast track or play today or essential elements. other method books i teach are mel bay, alfred's, warner brothers, kjos, fjh, suzuki and many others. i have my own fun and fast way i teach to learn about music and your particular instrument. i motivate each student accordingly. and i guide them thru the many challenges music has to offer. in all, music should be a part in everyone's life.
my teaching style is fun and fast. as each student progresses at their own pace. it is very important to set realistic goals. i motivate kids by giving them stickers for each exercise they passed. and that allows them to study and practice more. after they finish a method book, they receive a certificate of achievement. i can successfully guide students thru any challenges they go thru in the music learning process. that gives them the motivation to keep going. i teach them discipline and to have a consistent practicing schedule.
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