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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Voice lessons in Riverside . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Viola Mandolin Keyboard
Whether a student is learning for personal enrichment or preparing for a career in the arts. I GET RESULTS. I have had a reputation for over 30 years of being a leader in the arts. I help bring out the unique talents of each student I work with and give them 100% of my tools to become the best artist they can be. I also have a great background in health and psychology. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice
I help students to progress at their own pace. Little by little, we build upon what we learned in the previous lesson. In the first lesson, I make sure to establish goals that we can always work to achieve. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
My methods are to introduce an easy-to-understand base in music theory and applied music by explaining it based on how the music makes us feel. For beginners who are children, I begin with the essential topics such as how to hold the instrument and how to play simple scales and exercises. Once they are ready, we can begin introducing simple songs and chords that teach the fundamentals in a fun and engaging way. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice
If you are interested in taking piano/keyboard, guitar or voice lessons...I would really like to be your music instructor! I will travel to your home, hoping to make it more convenient for those students that would like their lesson after school hours. You are also welcomed to my home music studio each week for your lesson, conveniently located in Anaheim. To tell you a little about myself, I was raised in a musical family introduced to music at a very young age. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Keyboard
Typically, I favor using traditional curriculum for beginning students (Alfred, Faber, Bastian). As a student progresses we typically incorporate Clemeneti sonatinas and the students favorite pop/modern songs. When a student achieves an advanced level of difficulty curriculum is purchased depending on the student's goals, college aspirations, and learning objectives. I typically administer a Classical Method of education, whether in private lessons or the classroom. It is my hope that time in my classroom encourages dialectic conversation and reaps gains in every learning situation. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
For beginning students, I focus on building a solid foundation of vocal technique (including: breath, resonance, posture, register, and diction). We build this foundation through singing pieces that the student is familiar with and lots of vocal exercises. At the same time, I like to introduce basic music theory concepts. I typically start with Alfred's Basic Piano Prep Course Theory. Upon grasping and understanding fundamentals, I will begin to introduce repertoire from different styles of music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I offer a truly bespoke approach to each student, because all students are different, and your lessons should be tailored and unique to you. My personal training in voice was a very one-size-fits-all approach--if I couldn't do something in a certain way that my instructors wanted, I would often disappoint them, or continue to run up against a brick wall in my progress. My approach with my own students is the opposite--I provide my students options in order to achieve something vocally or technically, rather than having only one option. Read More
Instruments: Voice
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
When I started college I had NO idea what I wanted to major in. I (quite literally) said to myself one day, "well, I've always loved to sing so why not be a music major?" Little did I know what that entailed and how much challenging work was ahead of me, but I'm forever grateful for it!
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
There is no one in my direct family line that sings/plays music. My mother's art form comes by hand - she paints and draws beautiful pieces! Outside of that, my grandmother (my mother's mother) was into music, but in a different way. She played the washboard and spoons (yes, you read that correctly...an actual washboard with an actual set of spoon utensils!). We always loved listening to music together, her and I, which is a very special memory for me. I grew up hearing music in my home as my parents would always play vinyl records of various genres - so, thankfully, I have been exposed to great music my whole life!
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I do play a little piano, but that's not an instrument that I teach. I do enjoy being able to play and sing for myself as pure enjoyment.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Musical Theater has been a huge passion in my life. I absolutely LOVE how it feels to be able to share the stories of the characters I've played. I feel so full of joy when i'm able to escape into a story and the opportunity that you get to bring your audience into it - knowing you are walking through a journey with them; it's pretty incredible!
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I think at this point in my life, I would love to perform the role of Elphaba from Wicked. I've loved that musical since the day it came out and have always connected with this character. I love the depth of who she is and what she overcomes throughout the arch of her character/story.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I honestly can't imagine doing anything else in my life. I played soccer for many years growing up and really loved it, but was never great at it - so I'm super thankful that music worked out!
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
My degree is in Music: Emphasis in Voice. I did attend a community college to start and then transferred to a 4-year University to complete my education.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
Warm-ups and/or placement exercises to start. Then addressing the material for that particular practice session - this could be addressing a trouble spot or character work or even just trying a new technique that might work better for the song. I try not to add TOO many points to work on in one session to keep it focused and consumable. Otherwise, I can sometimes be overwhelming for the mind, body and voice - less is more!
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I am open to any and all materials as long as it fits the student's needs. I have and do use Hal Leonard materials, but also use tracks from youtube, Spotify, and sheet music from Musicnotes.com or chords from Ultimateguitartabs.com...honestly, I'll use whatever I need to get the work done.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Ever since I was a child I've loved Mary Poppins. So, when I got the chance to audition for the role and then cast as Mary - I just felt like I was living out my childhood dreams!
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I do have students that have competed in various competitions and made it far into the process, which I've been SO proud of. I also have a few students in the entertainment industry (film and music) that are currently recording in some really reputable places and that's been a wonderful journey to walk through with them.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Truthfully, I feel like the mental side of singing is the most difficult. If your mind is not trusting your voice, it can really inhibit your abilities...no matter how advanced or strong you are in your craft your mind HAS to be "on board" for your body and voice to perform freely.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I have loved to sing ever since I was very little. I used to make up songs when I was a kid and just loved the way I could freely express myself through music. So, it only made sense to me when I got older to make this more of a career choice.
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Jordan
Just moved to area n have a child who loves to sing n has been in choir the last two years. I'd like her to get better in piano n incorporate sing with it.
Annette
My 14 year old daughter is taking theatre at high school and wants to be able to perform in musical theatre. She has never had any voice training before.
Ben
I really would like to stress learning how to sing better within the next few months but ultimately i would love to be able to both sing and play guitar