Music Lessons in Montebello, CA

Instruments: Drums

...This encourages me to keep going and we have a great time working parts and fills out. Other students come to me with a specific question in mind and might was to learn some new technique they've heard about. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

...My Methods: Fundamentals of breath work - incorporating several physical exercises and methods of showing the coordination until it is ingrained Focus on the use of the resonators - projecting the sound to the different cavities where sound resonates before leaving your body and into the room (i.e. 'the mask', mouth resonance, chest resonance, etc) Reducing tongue tension - a common issue is root of the tongue tension and I have several exercises to address this Improving range - most of my students gain notes in their belt range and their head range, and often in their low range as well Increasing the legato vocal line - here we focus on linking the vowels properly supported by the breath Jaw tension - similar to tongue we have evercises for this Style - different approaches such as riffing, back phrasing, using a glottal attack, using a breathy attack - creating colorful expressive phrases that link to the emotion of the song and the style desired Musicality - learning to read music, counting tempo, sustaining pitch, syncopation, dynamics, etc Diction - correct vowel shapes and enunciation + awareness of when tension closes down the vocal line if diction is carried over from speaking habits Performance - using tools from acting training to perform a song effectively and believably Career consultation - when appropriate, also offered ... Read More

Instruments: Drums Acoustic Guitar

...I know that learning new things and trying to achieve goals can bring some very difficult moments, but the freedom that comes when these moments are broken through is inspirational - this is what I live for in teaching.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Synthesizer Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...I am a polyglot Composer, Producer, Sound Professional and Entrepreneur with over 10 years of professional experience. My former and current clients include Electronic Arts, Yahoo, Hyundai, Rickwood Music LLC, Microsoft Studios / 343, Machinima, Howcast, Newport Classic, and many others, and have worked in projects showcased on national and international TV, videogames, Broadway, web, casinos, movie theaters worldwide, and in a Sundance Film Festival Official Selection feature film.... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...I worked as a teacher assistant using the Austin Guitar Curriculum at Adams Elementary School (St Louis), and the results were great. For adults, I focus on their musical taste and I try to encourage the student to learn songs and solo pieces.... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...I perceive that teaching a student music is beyond simply having them play the right notes at the right time. I put High emphasis of posture, hand position, tone quality, etc..... Read More