JonNeice W
Instruments: Piano, Music, Keyboard
Styles: Classical, Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop
JonNeice W
Instruments: Piano, Music, Keyboard
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 7-45
Florida A& M University B.S. Music Education 2004 (piano & clarinet)
Stayer University MBA with a concentration in Marketing 2013
FAMU Music Scholarship
Strayer University Merit Scholarship
Hello! Ive been teaching piano for over 25 years. Genres are classical first, then jazz and r&b. Ive studied with teachers both from philly and florida from the best of the best. Ive played in the FAMU marching 100, FAMU jazz band, Concert Band, Collegiate Band, and sports games pep band. I also played in a rock band for gigs on the side. Now i love passing the torch, and teaching students what my teachers have taught me. Always strengthen your " want to" levels and practice practice practice! :)
My teaching style is diverse and different. I have taught at many different levels to many different students. 1) music theory is vital 2) music history is vital 3) music appreciation is vital 4) students "want to" level is vital... Put all of those together and tou have a successful journey. Students who never are beginners are the most fun because we both grow together! I teach scales and notes first, then comes the fingering for the notes on the pages. Student will be given both weekly theory and piano assignments to help stimulate their growth.
I like to start out with the Hannon Book. That has various excercises that helps with note recognition. Worksheets will be given out with those as well. Teaching students HOW to read notes, and HOW to recognize them takes a few weeks so that's normally what i like to start with. Once they grasp those fundimentals, then we move on to learning songs they are familiar with such as London Bridge, This Old Man, Mary Had A Little Lamb etc. For adults, i find out what interest them and we go from there. I also produce music too, so i do have some students who are also interested in music production.
I always like to set realistic goals both for my self and students. Music is my life purpose and passion, and my job is convey that, so its a transfer of both efforts and energy to the students! I make learning fun! Nobody wants a boring teacher. People want spunk and with-it-ness and make being creative fun! I have the best time teaching when both students and i are on the same page with making learning fun! Its all about the energy and effort given out, and once students receive this spunk of energyy, we both take it and run with it!
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