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Instruments: Piano, Voice, Cello, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard
Especially on piano and keyboards, I have found that combining classical music and learning from books with learning music that students enjoy listening to on their own can revolutionize how students learn and enjoy their instrument. I also work with my students to learn their instrument and the necessary music theory concepts by writing their own melodies and small songs, so that students can feel creative while learning another method of processing the world around them. Read More
Instruments: Piano, Drums
I have a little card taped toa bookcase in my living room that says: "Give 'em something they can DO." This means the students needs to be able to put things into action, into motion. Everything will make more sense for you when you physicallyDO it. Then my card says, "Give 'em something theyCAN do." This is an important distinction! When the activities are do-able, from the very beginning, students experience success andtheir confidence begins to grow. Read More
Instruments: Piano, Voice
The most important aspect of my teaching is getting to know my students. By doing so, I can find the best way for them to explore the amazing world of music. It's important to set realistic goals for students so that they can always progress but also be excited about each victory along the way. Half of each lesson will be spent on technique through warm up exercises, which we will then apply to songs. Read More
Instruments: Piano, Drums, Synthesizer, Accordion, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion
For beginning students, I create my own lessons, starting with proper technique, basic rhythms andintroductionto music theory, but only related to rhythms at first. After a couple lessons, we start to focus on thefundamentalrudimentsand short solo piecesincorporatingthose rudiments. For the more advanced student, I try to find outtheirgoals and expectations and try to alignandincorporatethose with studies in technique and theory. The goal is to keep students interested, lessons fun while growing their experience andproficiencyattheirinstrument. Read More
Instruments: Piano, Organ
I will have a Doctor of Arts degree in Piano Performance from the University of Northern Colorado in 2017. I am originally from Mississippi and studied engineering before pursuing music as a career. In 2009 I fulfilled my dream of visiting Europe by spending the summer in Salzburg, Austria and accompanied singers there as well. I enjoy living in Colorado and like to bike and play disc golf when the time allows. Read More
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