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Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Mandolin Recorder Orchestral Percussion Music
I have been teaching music in school and giving private music lessons for voice, piano, violin, piano, cello, and viola since 2003. Aside from giving private music lessons, I also conduct and organize chamber ensembles, choir, orchestra, hand bell choir, musicals, recitals, and other public performances. I have been passionate guiding students across various musical genres, including classical and contemporary, and languages such as English, German, Italian, French, and more. Each lesson is a unique journey where we explore the art of voice, discovering the beauty in every note and phrase. Read More
Instruments: Violin
I have been playing for over 11 years now. I began when I was in the 2nd grade and havent stopped it, I fell in love with it!! When I started middle school, my teacher from orchestra asked me to go into her class after my class with her and help out with the 6th graders. During that time, I helped the students tune their violins and took them out in sections to work on their parts and answer any questions they had on the piece they were working on. Read More
Instruments: Violin Viola
I began teaching private violin and viola lessons in 2012, and I greatly enjoy working with my students. They range in age from 3 1/2 to adult, and each one has been unique. After beginning lessons with my first student, teaching a semester of music theory, and teaching a summer camp, I became interested in Suzuki methodology and pedagogy. I find that for younger students especially, this method allows for more parent involvement at an age when many parents want to be more involved, and many children equally appreciate this involvement. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Organ Ukulele Electric Violin Music Keyboard Electric Guitar
I always start a lesson with a new student by assessing their current skill level. If the student already has a certain curriculum they are working on, I usually have them pick up from where they left off so I can see where we're at. Taking things into consideration like intonation, posture, dynamics, form etc., I either assign a new curriculum or continue on. My lessons usually consist of 3 books: a scale book, an etude book, and a leveled song book like the Suzuki method. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin
These books are designed to have students start off with easier pieces and gets harder as we move on. It is up to the students to practice in order for them to get better! From here, the next part is to find songs that students want to learn. Many people prefer teaching students classical music, because it is rigorous, well respected, and will allow them to excel. However, I am a person that prefers a student to pick songs that they enjoy or a songs that they are motivated to practice! Read More
Instruments: Violin Viola Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass
The approach to the violin with the orthodox method can be particularly frustrating. The technique is important but equally important is to develop the ability and taste of playing together right away. For this reason, regardless of the styles you want to deepen, I play as much as possible together with the student whether it is classical duets, folk songs or jazz. For the more advanced students a part of the study of the accompaniment is reserved as well as for soloists Calibrating the objectives based on the abilities of the age and the talent of the students is an attention that can avoid frustrations and lead everyone to the common goal of the musicians: to express and continuously improve. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Viola Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I typically perform an assessment with every individual during the first lesson. Depending on goals, I will recommend curriculum to achieve the desired results. If a classical approach is desired, I use the Alfred's Basic Piano series and the Hal Leonard method for guitar, along with scale and chord theory literature depending on the level of the student. I also teach jazz/pop accompaniment style improv playing so I print music out from various sources. Read More
Instruments: Cello
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
Music Performance, I found it to be a better match for my career goals. I am the best teacher I can be when I am playing my best, and it helped that I had some free time outside of concert cycles to research human cognition and educational psychology. I have been able to learn many things though my research jobs, projects, and own interest that I could’ve learned as an Education Major, though if I had chosen that path, I wouldn’t be able to play cello at this high of a level. It worked out for me!
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
I don’t recommend that students (especially children) practice for more than 10-15 minutes at time when just starting out, otherwise bad habits can build up quickly. I prefer to build successful practice habits from the beginning. When talking about skill building and advanced techniques, I work in increments of 5 minutes. Once you know how to do it (accomplished in lesson) maintain it for 5 minutes (in practice session). If that goes well, increase it to 10 minutes. Then 15. I usually find 20-30 minutes is plenty to start applying a technique successfully in assigned music. For passagework, start by doing it as you intend twice in a row. Then, 4x. Keep increasing by increments of 4. If you do this enough days in a row, it will become rote and you can focus on something else. Musical and creative practice goals will vary more from student to student. I like to challenge them to in a silly or drastic manner to help them find what sounds good to them.
When will I start to see results?
In order to progress, you need good practice habits and the ability to break things down into manageable parts. I help you establish the former by explaining how to do the latter in whatever you happen to be working on. Once you can do this, you will see results in every practice session. Progress starts small and grows over time.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I thought I wanted to play the flute because my elementary school has an after-school band program, but when I went to the local music store to rent a flute, I saw a cello for the first time and the was the beginning. It was like a Hollywood love-at-first-sight moment, and at every stage of life since it turned out to be the right decision.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Most importantly, they should have an interest in music (even if just listening or singing, if you can’t assess aptitude that’s okay), and they need to be able to focus and absorb information for at least 30 minutes at a time.
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