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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Music lessons in Oyster Bay . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Electric Guitar
When teaching, I like to get to know just what my student is looking to achieve with these lessons. I include various handouts for the current lesson as well as next weeks lesson. It all depends on your level of playing. For beginners, I like to get you going on a number of finger exercises for both the right and left hands as well as an introduction to various simple chords that will allow you to start playing the basics quickly. Read More
Instruments: Violin
For very young beginning students, I usually start with Shirley Givens' Adventures in Violinland. After some time, I like to switch to the Suzuki books to encourage training their ears. Each student is very different, and I cater and switch method books based on each student's individual need. For all ages, I encourage them to listen to violinists they enjoy on YouTube, and choose pieces they want to learn. Even if what they choose is a challenge, I believe they will be more inspired to work hard to learn the piece if they chose it. Read More
Instruments: Voice
For beginning students I typically start with breathing techniques and an explanation of the anatomy of the instrument. Vocal warm ups according to the skill level will be in every lesson, as well as repertoire. I always find out what the student is interested in, and work accordingly to keep it interesting and fun. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Keyboard
I have been teaching privately since I was in high school and have never not taught ever since. I spent many years teaching at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music in New York City. I have given masterclasses in universities around the globe. I love to teach music to students of ever level. The progress of a student at any level is incredibly satisfying for me. I make the lessons fun and productive at the same time - very important! Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet
-College Mentor for "Jazz Elite" 2010-current. -Private Instructor in Westchester County 2010-current. -Experience with multiple skill/age levels and various backgrounds. Read More
Instruments: Violin Viola
For beginning students who are children, I typically begin by introducing them to the various parts of the instrument, along with the basics of technique and position. New notes and concepts would be introduced through learning familiar songs and pieces. All parents are encouraged to attend their child's violin lessons so that they can aid practice sessions. For adults, I try to find out what the student is most interested in learning, and devise a plan with the student accordingly in order to keep the lessons engaging and fun. Read More
Instruments: Viola
I first began teaching the summer before I started high school, which is also when I began my first studio! In my home town in Connecticut, children start playin string instruments in the 3rd grade, and so my old elementary school teacher asked me if she could put me on a list for the kids and their parents to contact if they wanted extra teaching outside of school. From there, I formed a stuido of about 7 students ranging from ages 4-10, and some just beginning while others quite advanced for their age. Read More
Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
The first thing that I fell in love with about the bass was just the pure sound of the instrument. First was the electric bass on songs on the radio and CD's. Then later it was the woody sound of the upright bass - mostly on classic jazz recordings - but there are some modern upright bass players who had a big influence on my conception of sound on the instrument - mostly Larry Grenadier and Ben Street. After this initial love, I came to equally fall in love with the roll that the bass plays in a band. When a bassist chooses a note to play, his/her choice has a drastic effect on the sound of the music. Once I began exploring possibilities in this realm, I was hooked.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Begin by setting smaller goals for yourself. Don't try to practice for hours straight right off the bat. If you can sit and practice in a focused manner for 15 minutes, that will help you much more than if you were to practice for one full hour with your mind constantly wandering. No matter what a teacher tells you, it is up to the student to be honest with themselves about their concentration. Most serious musicians would probably admit to having practiced for periods of time just going through the motions, not really focusing on what they were doing. This is a very bad habit. Start with shorter spurts and focus all the way through, and you can grow from there.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I have had a number of very important music teachers in my life. The first one was Linda Cecil, she was my middle school general music teacher. She noticed that I had an aptitude for music, and she really went out of her way to show me how fun and interesting studying music can be. Next was Doug Barber, my high school band director. He was my first electric bass teacher, and he showed me all kinds of music that inspired me, most of all jazz. Another teacher in high school was Jeffry Lowden, who fed my desire to learn whatever music theory I could.
When will I start to see results?
It really depends on the student, for the most part. I will do everything I can to teach at least one new thing each lesson. Different things inspire different people, and it's a matter of finding that spark to get a student going. Sometimes, (in ideal cases) a student becomes so inspired that they can't stop practicing for a while in the beginning. If this is the case, results should be seen quickly. If the student is un-inspired, it is likely that results will take much longer, and it should be evaluated whether or not it's a good idea for the student to continue. Teaching a student who has no interest, especially young children with no interest, can be a confusing and unpleasant experience for all parties involved.
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