Music Lessons in Kingston, MA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Synthesizer Ukulele Recorder Piccolo Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

The most rewarding thing about teaching is seeing my students cultivate their love for music, and self-confidence in their sound! In order to best achieve this, the most fundamental understanding is that each student learns and progresses at his or her own pace! With this in mind, I believe the best way to achieve results is to set realistic goals for each lesson - goals that utilize skills practiced in the lesson, yet set the stage for the next lesson are most ideal. Read More

Instruments: Piano French Horn

As a piano teacher, I coached elementary students on basic piano skills, like Bayer piano introductory course, Czerny Op. 599, Op. 299, Hanon sixty exercises for the piano, Piano Adventures by Nancy and Randall Faber, John Thompson's Modern Course for the piano and Sonatina album. As a horn player, I have a lot of orchestra experience. I joined the China Youth Symphony Orchestra as a freshman in September 2010, which allowed me to improve my professional skills and my ability to work as part of a team. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar French Horn

This could range from working on a particular scale to solidify thumb crossover, to working on the use of a pick on guitar. Next 10 min.: Discuss assignment for next week and choose songs that would be beneficial. Assignment usually consists of 1 technical work, 1 musical work and 1 free choice. Next 10 min.: Monitored practice time. This a chance for me to see how the student is practicing when I'm not there and correcting mistakes before they can become habits. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

The most important thing for me as a teacher is that my students continue to grow their love for music. Learning how to play an instrument is a very challenging and often frustrating experience. It's a lifelong process that requires lots of patience. When I first started taking guitar and bass lessons, I had no idea how much joy these instruments would bring to my life more than ten years later. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Learning chords, site reading and various scales became a daily routine and I knew music was something I would like to pursue at University. I recently completed my Music degree of Sound Recording Technology at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, at which my primary instrument was the Guitar. I have performed solo and with a band at various venues across the state and am currently in the process of writing new material for my band to be showcased through upcoming recordings and performances. Read More

Instruments: Piano French Horn Music Keyboard

As a musician, I've been incredibly lucky to win some awesome awards in piano solo, French horn solo, and even chamber music competitions. On top of that, I've had the incredible honor of performing at the prestigious Boston Symphony Hall. It's truly a dream come true! There's nothing quite like the thrill of collaborating with fellow musicians, blending our sounds together, and creating a captivating tapestry of harmonies. But that's not all! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Keyboard

I am a patient and dedicated teacher of music. Most of my students have been with me for five or more years which hopefully means I am doing a good job! I have taught private music lessons for 30 years, have been on faculty at music schools like the Cape Conservatory of Music and Art (now the Cape Symphony). I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master's Degree in Music. Read More