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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Flute lessons in Chicago . 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 Flute
As a pianist, I took classes from IU that broadened my capability as a teacher to teach everything from general, choral, and instrumental music. I had my senior piano solo recital. I have a diverse range of performing experiences as a vocalist, including Opera, International Vocal Ensemble, and show choirs. With voice lessons, I have learned a lot about singing and being able to teach healthy singing. As an instrumentalist, I played in band ensemble for 10 years and have also taken all the instrumental technique classes that study instruments by families in depth. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Ukulele Recorder Euphonium French Horn Tuba Electric Guitar Djembe
In essence, my love of teaching stems from my Mom's love of teaching. She sincerely desired to teach my siblings and myself to pursue our highest dreams. It turned out that I did succeed as a star performer in music, on stages around the world. But also, when I decided to settle down, I added education to my 10-year plan. So, I went back to school for another master's degree, and taught music in CPS - performing three nights per week with my the Bartels/Benson duo, Connexion Band, Prohibition Orchestra, Bryan Skyler Trio, and other groups. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium
I'm a firm believer in taking a student where they are and building off of their interests. Finding what a student is interested in and using that as a starting point is a part of my teaching approach. At the same time, there are some things that are critical to be taught at every level that should be incorporated on some level so there's a holistic and balanced education. I find a combination of fundamental skills, scales, music theory, some history, critical thinking and analysis combined with whatever solo or individual study from school or other sources. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Double Bass Euphonium French Horn Tuba Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon
For beginning students, I typically start with Hal Leanord's Essential Elements. Once the student has a grasp of their instrment and the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire and tecnique exercises. I will try to find out what the student is interested in to help guide my instruction and keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter the age or ability level. Read More
Instruments: Piano Flute Recorder Music Keyboard
Learning music entails much more than just playing a song. I am sure to incorporate theory, ear training, history, technique, and performance skills into the learning process. The goal is to teach the student to be a well-rounded musician and develop all of the skills needed to understand and fully enjoy the entire musical experience. In order to keep lessons fun, I will incorporate small rewards and am always welcoming of jokes and humor as long as our learning stays on track. Read More
Instruments: Piano Flute Piccolo
I have been playing piano and flute/piccolo for 17 years now and my love for music has only gotten stronger. In the winter of 2009, I graduated from Roosevelt University with a Bachelor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance. Also, I am currently working on my Master of Arts degree in Musicology/Music History at the University of Iowa (I still need to complete my thesis). As a musician, I have performed in numerous competitions, recitals, church services, weddings, and even several funerals. Read More
Instruments: Trombone
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I was writing songs when I was 12 years old. I think in my head I had decided by 11 years old that I was going to be onstage. The very first professional funk band I was a part of was called Soul Turtle, when I was 19 years old. My very first gig with them was at Cafe on the Square in San Marcos, TX. It was so packed they couldn't fit any more people in. My mother told me later that her and my oldest sister secretly drove up from San Antonio to see me. They couldn't even get in, but she told me how wonderful it was to walk across the square and hear me, everywhere. My mother didn't live very much longer after that, but her memory of it lasts with me forever.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
I have two older sisters who were in the school band as I was growing up. To me music was a given part of life. I always knew that I was going to have to play something. I always knew that I was going to be in band, and in some way I always knew that I would be part of a band as a grownup. Both of my sisters were in the color guard, and both were officers. In our school you had to be in the band to be part of the color guard. I always knew I'd be in some sort of leadership in the band also. My senior year I was the Band President and trombone section leader. We had over 275 band members at the time.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I've had to learn to play piano, as music school required two years of lessons to acquire the ability to accompany either a vocalist or solo instrument. Other than that I've played bass guitar at a very introductory level. I've always thought that there is a need to concentrate on one instrument in order to play it very well. That being said, I've always concentrated on the trombone. I've been told by other musicians over the years that the trombone may be one of the hardest instruments they've ever tried to play. Still I have friends who play multiple instruments, and never cease to amaze me.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I've been performing in funk bands since I was 19 years old. I have extensive experience with improvisation now and have had a fondness for Texas funk music since I first heard it when I was young. I've played many styles of music from art rock to classical, but I've opened many doors through the funk community. I've performed with members of many great old and new funk bands over the years, and met so many of my favorite funk artists on the way from Sly Stone to Flea to George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic. I've written horn charts, recorded and hit the stage with many of them.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I've always felt the importance of music. If I weren't a musician I would dream about being one. I have friends I've known since I was young, who are friends of mine because of our shared love of music, who have decided as grown ups to take up an instrument. It seems to be what they've been missing in their lives all along. My friends have all become musicians, sound engineers, DJ's, and even roadies. If I wasn't a musician I would be working at a music store, record store, radio station or music instrument repair shop. I'd have to surround myself with music in one setting or another.
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Cities with Students
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