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For young beginners, I usually start with simple note reading so that they can begin playing tunes right away. When children realize that they can play "Happy Birthday" or "Jingle Bells" after just a couple of lessons, their interest level increases. For older students, I tend to ask "What does playing the guitar look like to you? What do you imagine yourself doing when you ponder it?" This gives me the best idea of what direction we can plan for.
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For beginning students, I typically start with Piano Adventures. Advanced beginners usually have other excellent methods such as Bastien, Schuam, or Alfred, and I use any method which is acceptable. Adults, or more advanced students, usually have a particular interest in a certain style of music or keyboard skill which I help cultivate. Though nothing matches the sound, subtlety and feel of an acoustic - the essence of the art of the classical tradition - I encourage students to use MIDI-aided learning tools to develop their sight-reading skills. Students may use either a weighted-action digital pkeyboard/piano or an acoustic piano for home practice.
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I bring the highest artistic and pedagogical standards and premiere academic credentials from the Cleveland Institute of Music where I completed both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Clarinet Performance. I have had extensive experience in solo, chamber, and orchestral performance, which has provided me with a clear understanding of the level of artistry required for success in the current musical scene. I have been regularly engaged by The Cleveland Orchestra since 2008. Highlights of recent concerts include work under Alan Gilbert (Music Director of the New York Philharmonic), and David Robertson (Music Director of the Saint-Lois Symphony). This world-class environment has given me the wonderful opportunity to connect with some of the finest artists in the world.
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I use a variety of method books for drum set, mallet percussion, and snare drum, depending on the student's level and their area of interest. I also share exercises and approaches that I have picked up over the years from teachers and other sources, and I often create exercises on the spot to address the student's unique needs. One of the primary issues that I think is important to address is developing an efficient and effective practice method. A good practice method is a tool that the student can apply to anything they're interested in, and since practicing well helps the student improve faster, it also encourages them and allows them to have more fun.
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I've been teaching small group and individual lessons since I was a freshman in college. I'm extremely passionate about guiding students to perform to the best of their abilities and develop a love and appreciate for music. Overcoming my own hurtles while studying music for 12 years has equipped me to be sensitive to the unique strengths of students and to support them in their style of learning. Nothing puts a smile on my face more than seeing a student's face (both young and old!) light up when something finally clicks or they make the smallest amount of progress.
16 Years
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41,456+
Happy Customers
10,769
Cities with Students
3,123
Teachers in Network
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