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Morris Jack G In Home In Studio Teaches Online
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Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Salsa, Spirituals, Reggae, Merengue, Latin Jazz, Swing, Samba, Bossa Nova, Marching Band

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Morris Jack G  
4.8
  4.8 (103)
In Home In Studio Teaches Online
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Salsa, Spirituals, Reggae, Merengue, Latin Jazz, Swing, Samba, Bossa Nova, Marching Band

Where I Teach:
In Your Home My Studio Online
Ages Taught: 4-80
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Degrees / Training / Special Info:

Master of Music, Brooklyn College,1984 Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honors, York University, 1977

NJ STATE  K-12 CERTIFIED MUSIC TEACHER

Awards:

 I have performance awards from Gigmasters.com

Wedding wire.com and Theknot.com

performed on many BROADWAY SHOWS. 

also worked with LIZA MINELLI,BEN VEREEN, NATHAN LANE, VANESSA WILLIAMS. 

MANY ROCK , REGGAE, R & B AND JAZZ BANDS, ARMY BAND, SYMPHONY AND OPERA ORCHEATRAS

Overview:
I have been an band and orchestra director for several decades and was director of  the brooklyn college big band for 4 years as a grad student.I am quite familiar with concert band,  jazz orchestra & symphonic as well as pop music repertoire .  I have a background of 8 years in percussion ensembles as well as having studied afro cuban, caribbean and indian music. I currently teach guitar, piano, saxaphone, clarinet, drum and percussion classes to children from 5-17 years olden have also taught a few children with autism and ADHD.  I can teach general music appreciation, history, theory, ear training,  and courses re: american music. I can conduct jazz band, symphonic, orchestra, rock band, pit orchestra or percussion ensemble classes as wells perform in musicals as pit drummer.  I  have had 40 years experience performing and directing orchestras in many music genres from broadway pit orchestra, big band jazz, pop,rock, latin, symphonic, military, percussion ensemble and more.  I love music and have performed in all kinds of music events from pop, symphony, opera, rock, big bands, broadway shows and national tours. I have taught hundreds of students drums and percussion since 1970s and will be able to bring a lifetime of performance experience to a teaching position. I play percussion, drums, and have also studied piano, guitar,saxophone,flute, violin and trombone.
EXPERIENCE
Extensive experience performing as part of the band of Broadway and Off-Braodway shows between the years of 1970-87 Military service: Canadian army band full time percussionist-1974-1977  Recordings : ABC TV, commercials for Duncan Hines, Chrysler, Lottery, Nevada Bank, and many rock bands. Teaching private students of all ages and levels for over 40 years. I PLAY PIANO, GUITAR, DRUMS, PERCUSSION, MRDANGAM, SAX, CONGA, BONGOS, DJEMBE. I HAVE TAUGHT FOR MUSIKALESSONS FOR 5 YEARS AND ALSO IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ( MONROE , EAST WINDSOR, MANALAPAN SINCE 2011. I AM CERTIFIED K-12 NJ SCHOOLS TEACHER ASLO.
METHODS USED
I use Books, CDs, DVDs Top 25 drum books. Classic Rock Masters Speed, power, soloing, reading drum charts Hands-on instrument lessons. I have drum sets, plus percusssion in studio. I have piano and guitar and lots of top method books and DVDs cds. I use YouTube videos for kids to play along to popular songs for all ages . Guitar Piano Drum Sax play along to web links or cds. Kids have fun st my lessons and learn to read and play . Students have placed in music colleges and top school band spots from grade 4-12.
LESSON STYLE
1.Lessons should be interesting, easy to understand, and progressive while moving in step  with  curriculum goals, making us of current and traditional  books, multi media and real  time activities. 2. Some students respond more to one sense or another : sound, touch, sight.... hands on. use of computer methods to help. 3. Give bigger challenges to those that are exceptional. 4. Contemporary music is very exciting for symphonic or jazz band.  There is much music available for a young audience using current  movie and tv themes, African, Latin American & Brazilian & New Orleans rhythms as well as pop arrangements for concert band or jazz orchestra , march band &  percussion class . 5. All students should be given the chance to learn new things if they are able to grasp the material.
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Ramya Kalyanram

5

He is good and friendly. My son looks forward for the class

Maggy Ledesma

5

Excellent!!!

VAISHNAVI

5

Mr Jack has is very friendly teacher. My son loves his Piano sessions with Jack. He always looks forward to have his lessons. we have seen great improvement in his skill. I would highly recommend him.

Deborah Mangracina

5

Great Teacher with a lot of patience and knowledge of all aspects of music!! Jack helped sculpt my Son for the Rutgers Drum line!!

Rosie

5

Mr Jack is a very friendly and patient teacher. My son enjoys and looks forward to his music lessons with him more than any other activity. We're so happy to be with an inspirational, trustworthy and flexible person like him.

Patrick P

5

Hats off to Mr. Jack! In all the years of bouncing from one music school to to the next, Mr. Jack was the first piano teacher to get the kids to enjoy playing and want to learn. We still have trouble getting them to practice during the week, but finally now when we ask them to, they actually want to play and have fun whilst doing it. As a parent it was more my desire for the kids to learn this talent, and I’m glad that we found Mr. Jack who has help cultivate their interest.

Mirza

5

As an adult, I have been taking drum lessons from Jack for over 5 years. My skills have improved tremendously during this time. Jack has introduced me to various styles of drumming. Highly recommended for kids and adults.

Sean Sokolow

5

Jack is a wonderful teacher, inspirational. He is also a great person - trustworthy. You don't need to worry about anything if you have Jack as your teacher. Best to Jack and best to all his future and present students.

Lisa D

5

We love Jack! He is very patient with our daughter - even though she is she when playing drums. He is flexible with his schedule and always excited to teach. Our daughter is learning more than she had before - but in a very fun way. He is extremely encouraging and willing to teach music we request. His many years of experience definitely shows - but being a drummer does not necessarily make you a great teacher. Jack definitely has patience and always keeps the lessons interesting. We can't say enough about how happy we are that we found him last year.

Piano user

5

Awesome teacher

Gennady

5

The teacher is very friendly and patient especially when he turns my son”s attention on his mistakes. Highly recommended.

Gina G

5

I would recommend Jack to anyone who is interested in learning how to play an array of instruments. His credentials are very impressive. Jack is wonderful with my daughter, who is on the shy side. My 12 year old son loves how Jack plays current songs on the drums that are relevant to his age. He is flexible with days and times as well.

Shahanaz Reddy

5

Jack is an excellent piano teacher! Highly skilled and very patient with kids. Have good understanding of students' potential and make them feel comfortable at all times. Easy to work with him(scheduling classes). Its pleasure to have him as my son's piano teacher!

Annabelle Barnes

4

My children enjoy learning how to play keyboard and drums. He is very flexible if we have a need to modify our weekly lessons. He is normally prompt.

Shahanaz Reddy

5

Great

Noel Peters

5

I'm enjoying my guitar lessons with Jack very much. As a senior, I was very apprehensive about trying to learn a musical instrument at my age. Jack has been extremely understanding and is teaching me at a pace that is making my learning experience very enjoyable! I would highly reccommend Jack to any adults who are thinking about learning to play an instrument.

Shobana Chellamuthu

5

Very friendly with my son and able to teach him very patient. It's been 2 nod class I feel my son already started to take up little faster th before.I highly recommend this teacher for the kids.

Chintan Patel

4

Teaches well, patient and an expert.

Arun Kumar Indrakanti

4

Jack is very patient and understanding...a very good teacher. My daughter feels comfortable with him and learns quite fast.

Stephen

5

Jack is an experienced teacher who is very patient and understanding..my son is learning the piano and he really progressing at a very fast pace..Jack makes learning interesting and fun

Deepti Yarlagadda

4

He is gud

Khaz

5

Jack is a patient and great teacher and he has connected well with my son with the few lessons we had so far. I feel Jack is passionate about teaching drums and has a greater experience to share. The lesson timing also worked out great for us.

Lisa

4

Jack is great with my son who seems to be coming along well.

Sowjanya

4

He is a good teacher.

Davidroche

5

Jack has been great in my leap from marching percussion to "kit"

Sucharit Banerjee

5

Jack is a very good teacher. He teaches my son Drums. He has a lot of patience and tries different things to find which one works for a person instead of set 1 rule formula for all. Overall I recommend him as a music teacher of young kids.

Elizabeth Fuhrman

5

Jack is clearly very experienced and capable as a drummer and a teacher. He knows how to break it down and explain things in different ways, by showing you, playing alongside with you, and talking you through it. He is very friendly and easy to talk to. He doesn’t make you nervous...he helps when you were learning new things. He’s very patient.

Abraham

5

Jack is very experienced and great drum teacher. Me and my son both are learning from him. He has great fundamental and practical knowledge. He brings creative ways in our lessons. He is patient and encouraging.

Lazaro Heiderscheidt

5

Jack has been amazing and fun! He has a real way of bringing the family in musically and helping us be confident that we can do this. His advice about daily practice has been key to getting my Little Rock star where he wants to be! Knowledgeable about our left hander too and his experience shines as wise and true! Jack your awesome thank you!

Alicia

5

Jack is friendly and engaging. He challenges and encourages my son. My son is thrilled to do lessons with him.

Michael

5

Jack was great. He is very knowledgeable and he is excited to teach. My son is excited to learn and I just got a electronic drum kit so I'm excited to play with him on guitar. This is the best connection you can make in my opinion. Plus it's something that the child can do into adulthood and enjoy when things aren't always the best.

Katie

5

Jack was a great teacher for our 5 year old son during the pandemic. Needing a way to keep shelter-in-place interesting, we put our son in Jack's online piano lessons. Our son is able to read music, play songs with both hands, and is even trying to compose his own songs. We are grateful to Jack for his patience, flexibility in scheduling, and overall good cheer.

Molly Murphy

5

Molly loves her weekly drum lessons and looks forward to them every week! She loves practicing her skills and showing off what she's learned. Jack is patient, but also makes sure Molly is learning the drum foundations she needs to build upon as she develops her musicianship.

Dave mo

4

Sessions going well so far

Amara Hunter

5

Jack is a great teacher for my 8 year old daughter! He is very knowledgeable and patient during our video lessons. I think his teaching style combines traditional training with song application to play along with. This allows the student to feel like they are playing music instantly. Thank you

Thomas Conboy

5

Jack has the patience of a Saint. Willing to answer all questions. I look foward to our lesson together.

Abraham and Zach

5

He is a great teacher, He teaches with patience and kindness. He has a great sense of humor. Highly recommend him.

Jeannette

5

Jack is great! My daughter has been getting drum lessons for a while. He is patient, kind and funny. She has learned to read music along with playing the drums. It’s fun to watch her play and rock out!! I just wish we lived closer to Jack to have in person lessons!!

Madhuri

5

Amazing teacher! Dedicated and patient. He works with you depending on your needs and weaknesses. 10/10 would recommend him to anyone.

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