Violin Lessons in Las Vegas, NV

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Piccolo

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
You can hammer the nail in 30 minutes if you practice efficiently enough. For example, if you have a tough passage, play it correctly PAINFULLY SLOWLY, and I mean really slowly, and do not speed up. Do this once, and put the instrument away from your face, close your eyes and think of nothing. Repeat this with gradual increases in tempo, and if you make a mistake, take it back down. This will avoid developing bad habits. Once you get it under your fingers, play small chunks of it at tempo and put them together like puzzle pieces, and again, if you make a mistake, take it slower.

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If they really want it! it is as simple as that. Private lessons should start immediately when they have the instrument. This will avoid bad habits . The band director can only do so much to make sure every student is doing what they are supposed to do, but private lessons before they get to band will make certain that they avoid bad habits. They also have to really want to put the work in. If they are not willing to practice every day, then it will prove to be a painful experience if they are participating in band.

When will I start to see results?
This really depends on the student. Some students develop quite slowly while others move extremely quickly. This is simply the nature of humans, some are more adept at it than others. HOWEVER, this should not discourage a student who is struggling. Music is something that is fundamentally human and is proven to help brain development more than any other activity. I believe that all people should participate in music in some capacity. Either way, changes in their knowledge and ability will be obvious almost immediately.

When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I found out what I wanted to become a professional musician when I was a freshman in high school. There was a moment when I found out that you can become a music major in college, and it became immediately obvious to me that I wanted to do that with my life. I have never regretted the decision even in the most difficult times. I have been able to carve out a career for myself, but even if someone takes on another professional path, music is the most enriching thing you can do for yourself in this life.

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