Piano Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Piano

Drawing a grand staff and then drawing notes on the staff help the student understand how music is written. Once basic theory is introduced, I look for music that I hope the student will enjoy playing. I know that there is music I love to play and music I would rather not play. It is important to find at least once piece that the student really likes and looks forward to playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Cello, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard

I attribute development of my teaching method to having started as young as I did; it is my firm belief that students and teachers should learn together, and that, especially with younger students, that it should be fun, engaging, and even a little bit silly at times. I both encourage and require regular practice on a consistent schedule; practicing not only helps students further their progress, but it helps them to avoid burnout by maintaining a view of music as less of a chore and more of a fun activity. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I diligently create lesson plans for each student to ensure that we do not go over the same things over and over and to help a more sequential learning. I use several piano method books for beginner and intermediate students, depending on their previous piano lessons and specific needs. For younger students, I use either Fabers Piano Adventures or Snell and Hidys Piano Town. For an older beginner or intermediate students, I typically would start with John Thompson method books. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar

2006 ~ 2012 Music Teacher K-12Instituto Modelo de Enseanza Individualizada (IMEI), Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico Taught Special Education students the basics of drumming, theory and sight, bells ensemble and rhythm reading Directed IMEI Bells Ensemble with 5th and 6th grade students Director of special school events and activities Created music curriculum for K-12th grade students Organized elective course schedules for 7th-12th grade students 2010 ~ 2012 Music TeacherThe Music Store, San Juan, Puerto Rico Provided private and individualized musical instruction with the following instruments: Guitar, bass and drums 2011 Music TeacherVidalegre Summer Camp, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Provided private individual musical instruction with the following instruments: Guitar, bass and drums Provide music therapy sessions for student population with Down Syndrome and Muscular Dystrophy Directed bells ensemble 2010 Band TeacherThe Music Store Rock n Roll Summer Camp, San Juan, Puerto Rico Taught and directed a rock band for a summer program 2005 ~ 2007 Private Music TeacherCentro Guitarras, San Juan, Puerto Rico Provided private and individualized musical instructions on playing the following instruments: Guitar, bass and drums Taught students the theory of music Provided information on instruments to clients and sold musical instruments 2004 ~ 2005 Private Music TeacherFebus Institute, Naranjoto, Puerto Rico Taught students the theory of music and how to play the guitar 1999 ~ 2005 Independent Sound EngineerRecording and Live Sound, Puerto Rico Worked with computer recording systems such as Sonar, Digital Performance, Nuendo, Reason and Finale Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Reading music is essential. To me musicians who don't know how to read music are like people who speak without undertsanding the meaning of the words they say. I also focus on ear training and understanding the instrument naturally, being that I feel its best for the player to have a mulititude of approaches to their understanding of their craft. Books I use in my methods are Carmine Appice Realistic Rock, Rockin Bass volumes 1 and 2, Mel Bay's Killer Fills, and Buddy Rich Snare Drum Rudiments.  Read More