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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Music lessons in Arvada . 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: Violin Viola
Melissa’s goal is to help each student reach their full potential. She cares about excellent music making and interested in the character developed by striving for musical excellence. Melissa believes every human has an inherent love for music and a musical voice they need to express. This is why Melissa finds great fulfillment in helping students of all levels and ages realize their musical dreams through classical music lessons. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet
I received my bachelors of music education from the University of Northern Colorado in 1980. I believe the study of music improves a person even if they don't go into music as a career. The believe the study of music will help people to learn about themselves, learn how to study and how work with others. It increase left brain, right brain functions and teaches someone to improve their life. The appreciation of music helps you to be more aware in other areas of your life. Read More
Instruments: Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I enjoy teaching students of all ages from beginner to advanced levels. I specialize in the genres of Funk, Blues, RB, Jazz, Soul, Hip Hop, Rock, Pop, Metal, Latin, Classical, Country, Electronica and more! Learning about music is an exciting adventure that has no boundaries. My studio is fully equipped with only the best gear for you to enjoy. I currently reside in Boulder, CO where I'm a music teacher, performer, and producer. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar
For Bass and Guitar students I have written a progressive theory "test" which does 2 things - it tells me what the student knows and it serves as a guide in future lessons. Some theory instruction goes along with whatever playing instruction the student is working on. For Drum students I stick to the aspects of theory that pertain to the drums - meter signatures, note values etc. If a drummer wants to learn more then I can work with him on it. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Saxophone
My teaching style is completely based around being down to earth with the student and to make sure that they are comfortable with the learning process. A student will be guided, not forced to apply themselves and be an active part of their musical growth. If a student begins to lose interest on a given piece of music we will assess what is not working and make sure to continue in a new direction that will keep them engaged. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele
I have put in a lot of dull studio time and years of practice and private lessons. I have taught hundreds of students over the years and I find that most new musicians just want to play for the fun of playing! That's my goal. Not everyone will be a rock star. The financial rewards are often limited, but the joy of music is priceless. I want to spread the joy of music to every student I teach. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I had my own piano studio for 5 years and I used to hold annual recital. I took a break of teaching due to relocation. I am passionate about teaching kids piano (mostly classical and a little pops) to keep them engaged. I do request consistent practice of more than 30 minutes a week for young students. It help to establish routine for them to be successful later in piano. If a students need more help, I do recommend a longer lesson (45 minutes) or twice a week lesson. Read More
Instruments: Accordion
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Yes, the Palmer method and get a couple fake books from Amazon! The fake books have 1200 songs each and they run the gamut : broadway, rock, classical, pop. They're about $25 a piece and you can create your own song book by removing the songs you like and making your own fakebook.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My father was a professional trumpet player, my sister played piano and won the Miss New York contest 2nd place, my aunt, uncle and cousin played trumpet, piano, accordion, saxophone, clarinet and bass as a group for fifty years. I played with all of them on occasion. However, when I played club dates or weddings I worked through the musician's union local 802 or various bookers. I started on accordion when I was six years old and played in school, at local talent shows and learned from a number of teachers. When I was eighteen I studied with a great teacher and accordionist, Chelso Ferrari. He taught me how to play full chords from fake books utilizing jazz sequences and transposing major, minor, and seventh chords into augmented fifths, sixths, major sevenths, and primarily diminished sevenths.
When will I start to see results?
In students with some talent, I see results within three lessons. In students with natural talent, generally after one lesson and a week of practice. If a child does not have, at least, some innate musical 'feel,' it is probably better to try another of the arts. I know people who are geniuses who can't sing or play no matter what their intelligence level. I know people who sat down at a piano when they were little and can play with the slightest bit of instruction. Look at Stevie Wonder or Ray Charles. Also, great jazz artists like Errol Garner, never had a lesson!
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I learned to play quickly when I started, most likely because my sister and father were playing and I heard music all the time. Like most kids, I found practice to be boring and difficult. I learned backwards, I played mostly by ear and would practice parts of classical songs until I got them right and then put them all together. I did not understand chord structure although I could play Mozart. When I began studying with Chelso Ferrari, he opened up a new world to me. It wasn't that he played better than my other teachers, which he did. But he showed me how certain chord enhancements changed the sound of almost any song! My playing got better after one lesson (I was already very advanced on the bass left hand) He showed me that I intrinsically knew what I couldn't understand technically. Then I learned what I was doing by rote and I had to really re-learn what I knew already. Then I could take any song I knew and enhance it.
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Cities with Students
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