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Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion
As technology and the nature of music is always changing and evolving, a large part of my teaching involves work with a metronome, the encouragement of playing along with recordings(even for orchestral excerpts), and transcription. I strongly encourage drum set students to find songs they like to learn by ear as well as learn to notate them. Regular practice routines, weekly goals, long term goals, and consistent metronome usage will all provide a strong framework for any student. Read More
Instruments: Flute
For beginning students I like to start with the Standard of Excellence book 1. Getting through that book we would advance to Rubanks Advanced Method Vol. 1 book. Perfecting the sound and tone is key to making a piece of music sound good followed by inputting expression and giving it color to a piece making it have more characteristic than just a piece of music. I try to keep it fun and exciting to keep the interest in learn stay captivated no matter their ability level. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone
For beginning students I really get to know where the student is at in their learning experience. I try to individualize the learning experience as much as possible, learning about the student's background his or her interests in music. Also, I would track the student's progress carefully taking notes about lessons to better guide them in their musical journey. Above all striving to foster a great curiosity to learn! Learning music is so rewarding. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trombone Keyboard
I approach each student in their own unique way based on their own goals and experiences. As a trained jazz musician, I like improvising and composing exercises for students on the spot and this is a skill I like to teach my students as well. It is important to me that students learn to be their own teacher so that they can improve at their craft continually for years to come. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Music
I have worked with beginner students, looking to learn more about their voice and what it can do. I have worked with students that are at the height of the professional singing career and I have helped them refine and nuance their audition package. I have helped singers work on their own musical compositions for an upcoming indie/pop/and/or RB album release. My job is to help you reach your goals, and I'm so excited to listen to your voice grow!" Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I have taken private guitar and piano lessons since 2003 and have implemented a lot of the styles I was exposed to in the teaching that I have done since 2017. I typically travel to my students' homes, but I have space to teach in my apartment studio as well. Music is one of the greatest gifts we are able to hold in this life and I want to make sure that each one of my students gets to experience it in the deep and meaningful ways that I have. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Flute Piccolo Music
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
After I started Flute in 6th grade, I realized I really wanted to play in the Jazz band at my middle school and wanted to learn an instrument that would translate well from the Flute, so I picked the Saxophone.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Music runs in my family both sides. My grandfather on my father's side is a musician and multiinstrumentalist that played in Tito Puente's band for a number of years! My cousin on my mother's side was a professional drummer for a number of years.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
My dream place to perform would have to be Smalls Jazz Club in New York City. It's always been my dream to live in New York and play in jazz clubs with some of the worlds most creative and innovative living musicians.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
If I weren't a musician I'd probably be a professional chess player or a movie script writer. I've always found it to be refreshing to have a creative outlet.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I love every genre of music I play and it's nearly impossible for me to pick an overall favorite, but I'd say that this past year I've been enjoying playing and learning about Jazz the most.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I am at Seminole State College of Florida pursuing my Associate in Arts degree. I've finished the music program and just have a few prerequisites left until my degree. I will then pursue my bachelors in the next year.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
For me, a normal practice session starts with at least 20 minutes of long tones with a tuner and a metronome. I then move on to scale patterns or etudes with a metronome for another 15 to 20 minutes. From there, depending on what I'm focusing on at the time, I'll either practice a piece and do small fine tuning or do recordings of myself playing songs and listening back to them to critique myself.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
When I teach beginners, I sometimes like to use Hal Leonard method books. For my intermediate and advanced students that can already comfortably read music, I like to focus more on unique scale patterns or etude books. For my jazz musicians, I like using books by Chad Lefkowitz-Brown.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
The musical accomplishments I'm most proud of are: Winning my high school concerto competition on Flute, playing Flute in a concert with the Orlando Symphony Orchestra, and performing on Saxophone at the Orlando Museum of Art with my Jazz Band. I'm also very happy to be the lead alto player in the Orlando Big Band.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
My high school students have earned various awards and special honors at in-school competitions including but not limited to: solo and ensemble, superlative awards, all-state ensembles and concerto competitions.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I chose my primary instruments through middle school band class. In the beginning of my 6th grade year, our band director tested all of the new band students out on every instrument and we ended up playing the instrument we naturally resonated with the most.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
Ever since I started playing the instruments I knew I wanted to perform and teach music for a living. There wasn't really a single moment that made me realize my passion for music. I believe picking up an instrument for the first time jumpstarted the passion I already had for music from an extremely early age.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The hardest thing I've had to master on my Saxophone is the ability to demonstrate consistent and coherent voice leading on jazz standards during improvising. The most difficult classical music I've ever performed in classical music was the Carmen Fantasy by Francois Bourne on the Flute. It's hard to pin one concept or technique that's harder than the others to master, but if I had to pick one for any instrument, I'd say phrasing and tone.
24 Years
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Cities with Students
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