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Featured Piano Teachers Near Downey, CA

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Downey . 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!

Kip B

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

I'm a passionate musician that has over 25 years of professional experience in the music industry. I was born and raised into four generations of gospel singing back in Arkansas. My professional career began as a backup vocalist and keyboardist for Prince back in 1999. I recorded countless studio material such as "Rave n2 the Joy Fantastic" and "Musicology" and toured the world with him for over 17 years. Since then, I've produced music for artists such as Eminem, Dr Dre, and Eric Bent just to name a few. Read More

Christopher D

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Synthesizer Keyboard

I usually start my piano and vocal students with playing and singing both major and minor scales while using proper fingering and while breathing properly on this musical journey. On the other hand once a student shows and develops better fundamentail skills, then I'll start introducing intermediate musical concepts and ideals. Then we can focus on getting prepared for a great performance either at school,church,or home in front of family and friends. Read More

keen C

Instruments: Piano

I will teah music theory with textbooks from the official teacher associtation. in term of skill, I will focus on the learing and training of scales and arpeggios. I woll use five finger patten to familiarize students with tonality. for beginners, I will start with hand shape and touch emphasize in a key way, and tell the main points vividly. At the same time, in terms of musicality and the performance of music, I will not likit myself to using texbooks from a certain publishing house, but arrange for students to play according to the period of music history and era and style of music works. Read More

William A

Instruments: Piano Trumpet

For beginning students I like to focus on getting a great sound going. So I focus a lot on breath and relaxation. I work from Arbans, Clarke,Schlossberg and more, always creating lessons and plans to the students level of development. As the student grow so does the material I will present to them. Read More

Amy L

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

I teach with patience and encouragement, and have strong experience teaching beginners- early advanced levels. I graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts in Piano Performance, and have taught students in various locations, including Los Angeles, Diamond Bar, and Seoul. I have taught for Yamaha Music school, private music schools, and have performed on the piano for over a decade. I believe that music is a universal language that can be learned and appreciated by everyone, and I would love to share in this endeavor with my students. Read More

Timur D

Instruments: Piano Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching while in college in former USSR being a substitute teacher and assistant of my own guitar instructor. Later I began teaching on my own and continue doing so through my school years. So my total teaching experience spans for over 20 years now. I have had an opportunity to interact with a vast group of students who varied in their background, age ,educational level, abilities etc Teaching music is not just playing notes together,you have to create a teacher-student relationship. Read More

Eric R

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Saxophone Euphonium

From the beginning phase, I figure out over the long-term what your student is motivated by and create a lesson plan around it. Some students like to compose their own songs and record them. Some like to write sheet music on the computer. Some love the enjoyment of the next challenging song on sheet music. I believe it is imperative a teacher has a malleable customizable approach for every student because we all have different personalities and preferences. Read More

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Georg C

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I chose guitar because I was naturally good at it, and I could play well. I was inspired by guitarists and guitar music, such as rock, classical, and jazz. I was not sure that I would be able to play guitar because I thought that it was very difficult to learn Eventually, the right teachers came along and I became more confident and skilled. So guitar was by far the right choice for me. I was just good at using the guitar to write songs and express myself. I soon became an accomplished guitarist.

What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I formed a successful rock group when I was a teenager. We were a recognized, touring heavy metal group and we headlined concert venues in the region. We won a local "Battle of the Bands." After I completed a few years of college, I got back into the music scene again, this time as a recording artist. Soon, my recordings were recognized for excellence in instrumental rock performance. My music was reviewed and I was nominated for local music industry awards. When I began teaching guitar, years later, my guitar lessons were rated as best in the region. I am proud of all of those accomplishments.

Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Some of my students have improved their musical skills and their music careers becasue of the lessons that they took from me. Some have gone on to start or continue their music careers as regularly performing solo guitarists or memebers of musical groups. Some students have confided in me that lessons helped them get accepted into the college of their choice. At the same time, guitar lessons helpled them become more confident and recognized in high school. Most of my students learn a great deal, and it helps them in life.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
I think that guitar performance is difficult. Wheras, practicing at home, is important, getting in front of an audience is part of being a good guitarist. Some people are shy, bur it is important to share their talent, skills, and music with others. Performing live also builds confidence and skill. Also, music performance can make them some extra money, if they learn to market themselves. Reading music is also difficult at first, but it's a valuable skill that can lead to more opportunities and accomplishments.

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I recommend the "Picture Chord Encyclopedia by Hal Leonard," as well as Mel Bay's "Encyclopedia of Scales." These books proved a great resource to students who are expanding their chord and scale vocabulary. The pictures provide a good way to recognize chord shapes. The scale patterns are good for visual learners. Chordal and scalular playing are two main areas of guitar playing. These books can be helpful in forming the foundation for lifelong guitar learning and progress. These books can be purchased at amazon.com

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
A practice session is different for me depending on what music I am studying. If, for example, I am preparing for a performance, the practice routine is different than if I am studying because I want to learn a specific song or composition. If I am studying classcial music ,for example, I will listen to the music first, trying to understand the composer's intent for the composition. I will pay close attention to every nuance of the piece in order to capture the composition's feeling, mood, texture, and phrasing. Then, I will get the standard notation/tablature and begin to play the piece on the classical guitar. As I am memorizing the notes on the guitar, I also to listen to recorded works of the music. It is essential for me to have both the music and a recording of a performance in order to understand the music When learning a list of songs for a particular project the process is similar, but may also involve a dress rehersal or a rehersal with a band.

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 the Humanities, and while not a music major, I focused on music. I studied music theory, music history, music appreciation, and classical guitar. In addition, many years in the music industry has provided me with professional experience in sound engineering, performance, music marketing, composition, as well as private instruction, both as a guitar teacher and as a student. I chose this track because it allowed me the most freedom to write my own songs, and release music and perform music. My background is unique, and based on my personality and preferences. I think that every musician and guitarist should choose a path that inspires and motivates them.

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