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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Music lessons in Coto De Caza . 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: Trumpet
My teaching method is specifically caterd for each student. Each and every student is different. There are 7 main pillars of trumpet technique: Sound, Flexibility, Articulation, Agility, Range, Endurance and Musical Interpretaion. I use a combination of the following methods to consturct a balanced practice routine: The Essential Elements series (for beginners)Schlossberg Daily Drills James Stamp Arban's Clarke Read More
Instruments: Trumpet Music
Learning an instrument is a skill that requires practice and dedication, but making music is something that anyone can do. My goal with each of my students is to encourage creativity and truth in music as an expression, and to provide the technical practices that can maximize their ability to express themselves through their instrument. I find that students who are inspired by their personal appreciation for music practice more and achieve higher, and my goal is to foster an environment of learning and exploration to help them find themselves. Read More
Instruments: Piano Bass Guitar
I have given lessons over the years at middle schools and privately and enjoy seeing a student put in the work and hear them play what the songs/ riffs they wanted too. I have the capacity to record yourself and accompany you on keyboards or drums and can build on that. I have a team to bring your ideas and creativity to life and for everyone to see and hear or it can all be just for you. Read More
Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I like to take each of my students on a case-by-case basis. I learn a little about them, what their goals in taking lessons are, and what kinds of music the like to play. When I reach for a method book, it is usually Mel Bay or Berklee Music Press for electric bass and guitar, or The Simandl Method for upright bass. I like to gauge what level the student is at and go from there, making sure that they have a strong foundation of fundamentals regardless of what the student's ultimate goal is. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
My philosophy is to ask why, investigate what interests the student to learn music in the first place. Nine times out of ten it is a short-lived pipe dream, when the realization of consistent practice, sacrifice, and hard work equals results is reality. I then utilize lessons plans or books that I have used, accordingly. I find its good practice to have some form of a guide or lesson plan, but also make sure they have the basic concept of music theory down in order for the journey to make sense. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Saxophone Flute Clarinet Oboe English Horn Acoustic Guitar
Music is experienced ears-first, and that's how I prefer to teach. I certainly teach everyone to read music if they don't already know how, but I really like to help people hear the music they want to make. This is done through listening assignments, playing with my students during lessons, some music memorization, and singing. I also incorporate a lot of improvisation games to get students making sounds pressure-free and help them access their inner expressive voice. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin
I am a highly conscientious motivated instructor who wants the success of my students and I do not give up easily on anyone who is willing to practice and put forth effort. I began piano lessons at age 4, was in competitions as a child and also worked with the Sherwood School of Music in Chicago. I graduated from Cal State University with a BA in piano and music history. I love all kinds of piano music and can teach many types but my training is classical. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Yes it does. My older brother is a bassist. When I was a little boy, I saw my half-sister with an acoustic guitar. I was told my one of my cousins, whose dad is a bassist in a salsa or Latin rock style band (I forget which), that my paternal grandmother was a pianist and violinist. I also learned from my parents or one of my other relatives that a set of my ancestors (I can't recall if they were my grandparents or ones further back generally) were a travelling musical duo in old Mexico, the man being a singer and his wife being the violinist).
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I had a 'work wife' at Fedex (not a real wife, just a young lady I worked with every night, but we were friends). We were unloading ukuleles one night. She said, "I want to learn to play the ukulele". I told her, "I will teach you how." However, I didn't know how to play a ukulele, nor did I have one." So I bought one on Amazon, and took to it quickly. I told her the truth, that I didn't know how to play the ukulele, but that I would learn and teach her whatever I happened to be learning. So, the love a woman lead me to it!
When will I start to see results?
Every student is different. So everyone grows and improves at different rates. I started taking guitar lessons in 7th grade, but I couldn't play a full song in a band until the 10th grade. So for me it took years but maybe for others it could take less time.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I chose to use Hal Leonard Guitar Method book 1. I chose to use a book because my former guitar used books to teach me. This specific book is a good all-around introduction to beginning guitar. I the student is like me and is in it for the long haul (ie, for years), I could suggest the Gig Bag Book of Scales and a blank tablature book, so that the student could jot down musical ideas. That could be utilized during the lesson and in the student's personal time.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I feel like I must improvise guitar playing to some extent for two reasons, because I love to and because the best guitarists in the world do the same in my opinion. That could sound like 'soloing' or that might like a chord progression nobody has ever heard before. Sometimes I like to revisit the past and play familiar songs for whatever reason. Sometimes I write new songs. Oftentimes I make new guitar instrumentals. I don't really consult my old books of scales and chords anymore (unless I need to look up a chord for some reason or am trying to jog my memory as to the name of a chord). I play what I want to hear, which sometimes is my own singing.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The hardest thing is to endure the physical pain of applying the fingertips to steel or nylon string when one is a beginner. It hurts but after some time the fingertip callous over and then it doesn't hurt to play the guitar anymore.
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