Music Lessons in Kensington, CA

Instruments: Piano Flute Recorder Piccolo

...During lessons, I often compare concepts to other activities my students know and love - their favorite sport, video games, or books. I love sharing my magic tricks - shortcut exercises to make tricky passages instantly easier, and youll definitely catch me encouraging my students to listen, listen, listen! ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...Placing the left hand fingers is usually the last step before playing an A scale and then Twinkle. Setting a foundation is more important than going quickly, so many of my students spend a number of months on Twinkle before starting to move more quickly with Lightly Row. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Organ Synthesizer

...Progress is made at the student's own pace. I try to set goals that are both far-reaching and realistic. Anything is possible if you don't give up too easily!... Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

...My students have received top honors in middle school, and high school as well as some of them receiving scholarships from Universities. I encourage practicing on a daily basis as well as listening to the instrument you study on a regular basis.... Read More

Instruments: Piano

...I recommend warming up with scales, arpeggios, cadences and technique exercises. When tackling a piece, figure out where the greatest difficulties lie and then practice that part of it separately before performing the whole piece.... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...As said above, number one in my mind is meet the student where they are. I want to find a way to be not only a teacher for a student, but a way to be a mentor.... Read More