Ray A
Instruments: Piano, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Salsa, Reggae, Merengue, Latin Jazz, Swing, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul
Ray A
Instruments: Piano, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Salsa, Reggae, Merengue, Latin Jazz, Swing, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul
Where I Teach:
In Your Home
My Studio
Ages Taught: 7-55
ABOUT
Degrees / Training / Special Info:
Graduate of Army School of Music, Basic- Intermediate- & Advanced Courses Jazz Studies- Michigan State University Jazz Piano Studies- Bellarmine University AA, Devry University, Electronics & Computer Technology
Awards:
2013- Performed with the Windbourne Music Touring Group
2013- Performed with the Macon Symphony Orchestra
2013- Performed with the Florida Orchestra
2013- Performed with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic
2013 Performed in the Hampton Jazz Festival, Hampton VA
2013- Recorded on the Ian Charleton CD Project "Brain Chatter"
Overview:
I am a music instructor that loves working with students that really want to learn the art form and language of music. I have been a military musician most of my career, but have also had the opportunity to perform with work with world class musicians all over the world. I am currently working on my BA in Music, but I have studied music at Michigan State University, Bellarmine University, The Army School of Music, and the Navy School of Music.
EXPERIENCE
I have been teaching for 30+ plus years and I enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds. I help all my students identify their passion for music so that they can create realistic goals and achieve them.
METHODS USED
For beginner kids, I typically use the Liela Fletcher Lesson Book series. I find that my students usually progress faster with this series. For teens and adult beginners, I use the James Bastien "Older Beginner Series or John Thompson series to get them started. After basic fundamentals have been I established then I direct the lessons in the area of the student's interest. Sometimes I am able to do this while the student is learning the fundamentals.
LESSON STYLE
My teaching style is flexible according to the students pace of learning and I encourage students to practice consistently so that progress continues as a measured gradual pace. I also focus on setting long and short term goals according to the student's main objective.
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