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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Glendale . 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 Guitar Classical Guitar
I have a M.A. degree in Music Therapy. I have worked with children who cant speak, but they can play music. Music bypasses many neural systems. I will help you find the way you learn and challenge you to improve. I run a non profit organization called "School Of Hip Hop PHX," where we use the 5 elements of music (Dance, spoken word, production, art, and knowledge to, improve the lives of community members. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Trombone Clarinet Synthesizer Ukulele Recorder Euphonium Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
A child will not learn to play an instrument overnight or in one week, the commitment to practice and keeping track of that practice is essential. Nothing helps us learn better than encouragement, even when it sounds bad. Any teacher can tell if a student hasn't practiced or put forth a good effort. Sometimes, you do have to let them know you know, but you try to do so gently. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I started teaching when I first got my drivers license in order to maintain an income that was related to music. I quickly learned that I was quite decent at explaining concepts and connecting with students on different levels. When I was 19 I started working at the School Of Rock where I taught group classes, 1 on 1, and helped put shows on based on curriculum that I was given by the school. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
My teaching style is this; if you have fun learning, you are going to have fun playing. Every player is at a different stage of learning, and that's what makes my job so amazing. I get to see where my students are at, and I work with each individual student knowing that I can make where they are at with guitar a fun learning experience. Learning an instrument is hard, and it takes time, but if you are having fun learning, and having fun playing, then there is no reason to quit or get discouraged. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Banjo Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I am passionate about students not only exploring musical styles but really understanding every aspect of the music they are learning, including the history of the musical style, the composers and the more well known performers. It is important to me that each student comprehends the details of each new piece they learn including, the specific fingering required, the details of the rhythms, dynamics and composer's directions and markings. I also encourage every student to explore various musical styles, even when they claim to have a special favorite, this way their music world is expanded. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
I like to see where each student is in terms of what there level and understanding of music is. I like to know what your goals are and adapt my style to help you achieve them. I will usually break up each lesson into 3 parts. Chord theory, scale theory, and technique. The technique section can cover several different playing techniques as well as an emphasize on the ones your most interested in. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Voice Trumpet Bass Guitar
For all students, I teach them exercises to strenghten their fundamentals and skills in the given instrument, and each lesson we practice the exercises to focus on improving their sound production, pitch finding, placement, and more. We also learn songs that both the student and I choose and prepare for performance (when necessary). Here are the books I work from for each instrument, but please note that I don't necessarily use these for every student, only when appropriate: GUITAR: Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method (books 1 through 3) VOICE: Master Vocal Exercises by Horatio Connell, and Sightsinging (Hal Leonard) BASS GUITAR: Bass Method, (Hal Leonard, books 1 through 3) TRUMPET: Essential Elements 2000, (Hal Leonard, books 1 through 3) Read More
Instruments: Trumpet
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
My number one book that I use in lessons is the Arbans Method for trumpet. Within the trumpet community, this book is known as "The Trumpet Bible". It starts with exercises for beginners, focused on improving fingerings, scales, and sound. It moves on to sections that are meant to be played by intermediate/advanced players, focusing on flexibility, articulation, and interval practice. In addition, this book has a wide variety of duets that I play with my students to help them improve on their group playing. This is a book that EVERY trumpet player should own! I use many other books when I teach, but those are mostly tailored towards the specific student.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
My favorite style/genre changes alot because I play so many different types of music. Currently, my favorite style of music to play is salsa! The music in general is super fun, uplifting, and it brings people together. It is also a great type of music to dance to, and if you haven't tried I highly recommend! I went to Colombia to play with Joe Bataan recently, and it was one of the most fun performances I have ever played! Everyone was just there enjoying the music for what it was, dancing along and having an amazing time. Salsa music is some of the happiest music that I have ever heard.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If they show an interest in music, or in a specific instrument, then you should expose them to it!
When will I start to see results?
I tell this to every student, but it is on THEM to see results. All I can do is provide them with the information, knowledge, and insight necessary for improvement. Improvements are made when you practice. You will begin to see improvements once you take what I give you and apply it to your own playing, through steady practice and hard work. With my students, I usually see improvement within the first month or two of lessons, and I always see greater improvement from students who seem to genuinely want to absorb and learn.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The hardest thing to master on trumpet is to obtain a good sound. Trumpet is much more technically challenging than other instruments, because you can't physically see what you are doing. Additionally, you are utilizing muscles that you don't use in daily life-- your lips. This is why beginner trumpet players can often become easily frustrated. Your lip muscles need time to develop, and even once they do you need years of solid practice to develop a sound that is pleasing. However, the harder you work and the more you practice, the easier this process is!
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
In a normal practice session, I ALWAYS start with a warm-up (unless I have already played that day). My warm-up will consist of lip-buzzing, mouthpiece playing, and then long tones and simple flexibility exercises that I take from Laurie Frink's teachings. My warm-up will usually last 30-45 minutes. Once I feel that I am sufficiently warmed up, I will move on to whatever I want to work on for the day. Usually I will set a goal for myself for the day. If I have a certain song I need to work on for a band, I will work on that. Otherwise, I will work on one of the many facets of trumpet playing, including articulation, flexibility, sound, ect.
All in all my practice sessions end up being anywhere from 1 hour-3 hours long depending on how much time I have.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
When practicing something such as a new etude or exercise, try to find a SLOW speed or tempo that you can comfortably play it at. Once you can play it well at that speed, increase the speed slowly over time until you can play it at the tempo that it is supposed to be played! One of the biggest mistakes that I see students make is to rush through their practice sessions. Take things slowly, and REALLY listen to yourself play. This is what leads to REAL improvement. For all brass players (not just trumpet), I advise doing long tones every day to improve your sound.
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