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Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar
The material I teach covers scales, chords, and music theory. We can practice a variety of exercises that help improve your rhythm and dexterity. In order to tie everything together, I think it is important to play music with each other and along with recorded music as an example. Admittedly, the content of scales, chords, and music theory in itself can be dry. This is why I tend to customize how to practice something like a pentatonic minor scale. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Flute Music
I teach through positive reinforcement and encouragement with a set structure that allows for discipline and certain benchmarks that can determine success and mastery of certain skills. I truly believe that when students are nurtured and given a comfortable space they will excel as creating music and art is vulnerable and requires the student to let go. This cannot happen unless the teacher facilitates an environment and space for organic innovation by the student. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Music Acoustic Guitar
I am a dedicated and passionate instructor and have spent over fifteen years refining my teaching style in order to deliver a comprehensive learning experience. In 2008, I graduated from New School University in New York City with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in jazz performance with the double bass as my primary instrument. I spent ten years in New York, playing in the NYC jazz, hip hop, RB and indie rock scenes and pursued classical studies with Mark Helias. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet
I always create a unique lesson plan for each student based of their age, skill, and most importantly the music style or genre they want to pursue. I approach every genre with a strong foundation in order to make repertoire more approachable, such as learning a variety of scales, developing good tone, and working on method or etude books to strengthen the range of possibilities on their instruments. I will always take in the student's interests to make lessons fun and engaging while developing a strong drive and passion towards creating music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
I am a teacher who is passionate about helping students learn and discover their talent for music. I graduated from Capital University with a Music Education degree and have been teaching music in Columbus City Schools for almost ten years. My philosophy centers on the fact that every student no matter of age or experience, can learn and grow. I've sung and played piano at various venues and events and have even served at a church leading and planning the music ministry. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet
Clarinet: Rubank, Rose, Bonade studies Saxophone: Rubank, Ferling, Mule studies I concentrate on tone production and development of relaxed breath and embouchure control. Finger dexterity follows as matter of course, but good tone production is the key to playing the clarinet and saxophone. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Everybody has a different reason why they want to take music lessons, and I, as the teacher music be responsive to that. Since the student is the one hiring the instructor, his/her needs should be considered . However, in my years of teaching I have come to understand that the student needs direction from one who understands more clearly what his/her needs are. Credibility and trust is the key to success . Read More
Instruments: Cello
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
When I was little, I had terrible stage fright. Not only on the cello, but also in little roles I had in school plays. I could barely stammer out my lines! As a cello player, my hands trembled so much when I performed that I could barely play! I was so determined to be a professional cellist, so I read all the performance books I could get my hands on. Many of the techniques I learned to train for the stage were found not only in books for musicians, but also for sports. Between those mental toughness techniques and just pushing myself to get out there, I have conquered stage fright! Not only am I comfortable performing on stage, but also with speaking to the audience. I have grown to love being a performer!
When will I start to see results?
WIth consistent practicing, you will see/hear progress every week. Sometimes the progress is slow, but it is there! Sometimes, a student will have breakthroughs and giant leaps are accomplished in a short period. No matter what, I tell my students to “trust the process”. By that I mean, follow what your private teacher assigns and you will become better and better!
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I have a few standard books I use for most of my students. For scales, Technical Studies, Volume One by Klengel. The author was also a cellist and I like his various options for scale study. It keeps things interesting! For facility, I like a book by Cossman. It may appear tedious, but the exercises are super effective! For more musical etudes, I like Sevcik, Duport, Piatti and Popper. I prescribe these fro my more advanced students and continue to practice them myself. The teach many techniques while remaining beautiful pieces.
The book series I assign my beginners is called "Artistry in Strings" by Robert S. Frost. I love how they color-code the strings in the Introductory book. This is particulary useful for little kids beginning the cello. I also use the Suzuki Cello School books. I am certified iin Book 1, but really love using all of the volumes as they are pieces that coincide very logically with students' technical progress. A series that supplements the Suzuki books is called Position Pieces by Rick Mooney. These last two go hand-in-hand for successful skill development.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I started playing the cello at age 9, but it wasn’t until I was 15 years old that I decided I wanted to be a professional musician. The defining moment was when I was performing in my local youth orchestra. We were performing a piece called The Pines of Rome. In one part of the music, I was so moved that I tears came to my eyes. It was so overwhelming and I knew then and there that I wanted to turn my music-making into a career.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
In my experience, when a child can speak and say their ABCs, they can start learning a stringed instrument. Their are many games and songs that help little ones learn while having fun!
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
I recommend writing down your game plan before starting a practice session. Take into consideration not only what your teacher assigned, but the amount of time you have allotted for your practice that day. Break down each assignment into manageable chunks and don't worry if you don't get through everything! It's more effective to have quality over quantity!
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