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There is an effort to relate the student's study of their instrument to their school work and what music they might be studying in school or encountering in their daily lives. With adults, it is important to discover what other music lessons they have had and what their experiences with music have been, During classes, there is much attention to detail and an attempt to balance discipline with attention to the sheer enjoyment of the student's experience. In addition, humor is an important part of the lesson style. The objective of this learning experience is to bring the joy of music into the student's home.
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My teaching experince dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons part time 15 years ago, and have been consistently teaching private include in Yamaha Music School. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument.
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I start new students with the Essentails elements book. Once the students has progresses, I would introduce students to solo repertoire. For adults and advanced students, I'll find out what their interest in and cater the lessons to what they want to accomplish.
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I began teaching private cello and guitar lessons in 2009. Over time, I have branched out to teach piano and bass guitar. I have experience working with students one-on-one or in groups. I keep the lesson fun and engaging, while still focusing on important concepts. I focus on technique with a light mixture of music theory. I usually use the Suzuki Method but I'm open to other teaching systems. For example, I currently have a student who is learning Dotzauer etudes. I'm always interested to hear a new perspective on teaching music!
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As I said before, Ive been teaching since I was 15. My early experience was teaching DCI drum corps drum lines. I've since expanded into drum set, Brazilian drum ensembles (Rio-style, Samba Reggae, etc.), West-African drum ensembles, conga and djembe. One of the reasons I KNOW how much I love teaching is that I used to not do it so much. I did regular, corporate jobs for 20 years, and left all that in 2008 to get back what I love the most--teaching and performing on drums. • Joyous Racket, LLC (2008-present) private drum instruction in studio and my students homes • FHAR, Inc., San Mateo, CA (2014-2016) director, FHAR Special Needs Drumline—an ensemble for individuals with developmental disabilities focused on inclusion in the community through performance • Let’s Make Music, Sherwood, OR (2008-2012)—drum set instruction; integrated recitals of all drumming students with those of the guitar students—formed bands among students which led to a more engaging and richer experience for students and audiences alike • Rhythm Traders, Portland, OR (2009-2012)—private drum set instruction, as well as conga and djembe classes (subbing for Caton Lyles, who teaches conga and djembe there). • Hough Foundation Youth Escola de Samba, Vancouver, WA (2008-2012)—transitioned drum program from drum corps focus to Brazilian bateria focus for 3rd-5th graders. This gave students a quicker route to success, exposure to another culture, and made for more engaging and exciting program. • St. Ignatius Elementary school, Portland, OR (2008-2010)—developed West-African drumming curriculum and ensemble. Led three ensembles, one each for grades 6th-8th with multiple performances throughout the school year.
16 Years
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Happy Customers
10,769
Cities with Students
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Teachers in Network
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