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Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Hello my name is Ben and ive been teaching music for over ten years now. I graduated from Musicians Institute in Hollywood Ca in 2008. I am in 2 bands now and music is my life and passion. I enjoy what I do and received best of Teacher's award in 2015. I have traveled to Europe three times in the last 5 years touring with a band and it was a great musical experience. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
In order to fully develop control, musicality and understanding of the music language, it is important to focus on several aspects of music including music theory (scale and harmonic structure/function and rhythm) ear-training, reading and performance skills. Expectations of Students Like any aspect of life, consistency and patience are two very important qualities to posses when working towards a goal. The duration of each practice session is proportional to the level of the student. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
I believe communication is of the upmost importance. I communicate with parents to let them know how the student is doing, what we are working on, and what to do next. As mentioned above, I tailor to my student's needs based on their understanding and pace. Some students move a little slower than others in certain areas, and some move faster. For example, one student of the same age may understand sheet music quickly, but have a hard time with scales. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Bass Guitar Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I believe in learning the fundamentals but I believe that experience should be enjoyable. That's why we "play" music in the first place! This can mean different things to different students but a focus on positive reinforcement and encouragement toward specific musical goals will always be the guiding factor in my approach. I also encourage students to take ownership of the musical skills learned by experimenting with composition and improvisation. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
I got my first guitar in the summer of 2001 and found the guitar was a great hobby when I was bored and couldn't find anything else to do. My passion for the guitar grew exponentially when I started getting better at it. I recieved only a few lessons from private intructors before I went to college and learn how to 'really' play the guitar. Two summers ago I had my first students and it was great to be on the other side as an instructor. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Voice Drums Mallet Percussion Latin Percussion Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
For beginners, I will start lessons by assisting them to become familiar with their instrument and to learn all the names of the various parts of the instrument. All lessons will be catered to what it is that the student is excited to explore, be it music theory, instrumental techniques, improvisation, composition, arrangement, ear training, transcription, reading, playing in a group setting, or just learning a favorite song. In terms of lessons material, I will guide students when and where necessary and do have traditional modalities of approaching lessons that I will employ if I feel the student is lacking direction (i.e. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Recorder
My musical experiences started at church in the 80's when I discovered that I could sing really high notes imitating Christian artists like Sandy Patty and the late puertorican soprano Yolanda Vadiz. Those experiences motivated me to consider studying music seriously not just like another hobby. I started studying voice techniques at the age of 20 at the Sacred Music Institute in the Methodist Church in Hato Rey, PR. There I took classes with tenor Jose Torres and baritone Rafael Cotto who prepared me for the audition at the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico. Read More
Instruments: Violin
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Definitely the first time I played concertmaster in a collegiate ensemble. One of my most memorable moments as a violinist was playing Lark Ascending in the BW Conservatory Convocation, a prestigious recital where the best people in the school perform. Finally, the greatest highlight of my musical career thus far was performing the Bach Chaconne on my senior recital.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Intonation. If you're playing a piano, if any of the notes are out of tune, it's the piano tuner's fault. Between all of the right notes on a violin's strings are a whole lot of notes that are just barely NOT right, and due to how athletic and intense so much of the violin's repertoire is, it's difficult to have perfect intonation at all times. The tragedy is that that lack of perfect intonation is very noticeable... It's an uphill battle for sure.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I teach out of the Galamian and Flesch scale books, I use Kreutzer for etudes, and as far as repertoire goes, I take many excerpts from Suzuki books.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
The first step is establishing perfect form in the left and right hands. I play a lot of exercises on open strings for my right hand and I spend just as much time building strength and proper shape in the left hand. When my body is optimal condition, I move on to accelerating scales, Galamian style. I then spend about a half hour on etudes before doing slow, detailed work on my repertoire with a metronome and drone.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have a BA in Violin Performance from BW! I decided to pursue this degree because I was good at it and because of how much I loved the school's Conservatory program.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
The Bach Chaconne. Bach holds a special place in my heart, because it is the perfect synthesis of human emotion and masterful technique. No piece exemplifies this more than the Chaconne, which is one of the greatest masterpieces to ever grace the world of classical music.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
In my free time, I love writing, arts and crafts, and my cat, Chip. I'd have to say that I'd be either a writer of a veterinarian!
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Either Baroque or Contemporary. I love the flowing counterpoint of Baroque music, and I love the eccentric, fresh energy that is carried in all things Contemporary. This is probably because I have a lot of composer friends!
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I don't, but one day, I'd like to learn the viola.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My grandfather was a music educator specializing in band, and my dad was an excellent saxophone player before he decided to change the direction of his life and focus on English. My mom played the guitar back in her college days.
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 getting more serious about the violin in high school, my life reached a turning point. I was getting better grades. I was becoming a better person. Music changes your life for the better, and experiencing life turns you into a better musician. By senior year, I knew that I wanted to pursue this professionally.
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