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Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet Drums Recorder Euphonium Tuba Keyboard
As a performing professional Musician who is continually learning, I would like to pass-on what I have gained throughout numerous years of Musical experiences. Having graduated with degrees from Manhattan School of Music, and from The Juilliard School, I "incorporate" Music Theory, Sight-reading and Ear Training as essential dimensions of my lessons, with the addition of playing Duets. Having performed under the direction of the world's most renown conductors [including Leanard Bernstein] and with Musicians, along with having studied with the finest instrumentalists are highlights of my career, along with having played Principal Trombone in the Norwalk Symphony for more than 16 years, having substituted on Broadway, and traveled with two International touring companys' Broadway Show productions. Read More
Instruments: Piano
For Beginning students I have my own book. It focuses on learning a song to play, clapping the rhythm to that song while writing the music notes and making the connections from notes to piano keys. As students progress we incorporate scales, and exercises from such books as Dozen a Day series and learning to compose a song or play a duet with the teacher. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Electric Violin
I am a passionate teacher who loves working music students of all ages! I recently graduated from the Mannes School of Music in New York City with a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance, studying with Rebecca Fischer. I grew up in Northern Virginia and started the violin and piano when I was 3 years old. Since moving to New York, I have had the privilege to perform at Carnegie Hall with the Grammy Award Winning New York Youth Symphony, and Lincoln Center with the Mannes Orchestra, holding Concertmaster positions with both ensembles. Read More
Instruments: Voice Music
I also received 2 honors recitals in my time at Hofstra, one being the highest honor given to a vocalist at the university. I am extremely experienced with a cappella performance, having been president of the co-ed a cappella group (The Hofbeats) for 3 years. Since graduating, I have started my own professional a cappella group (Black to Gold A Cappella). With over a decade of musical experience, I feel as though I have a lot of knowledge that can be passed along to students who would like to work with me! Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele
I use several different method books for teaching. The books I typically use are Alfred's Basic Guitar, Mel Bay's beginner books as well as Hal Leonard's melody books. I teach beginner students the basics of how to properly hold their guitar, hand and finger placement, and simple note reading and chords. For more advanced students I teach theory and how they can apply it in order to be more creative. Read More
Instruments: Flute Music
I was certain I'd played terribly and would be forever shunned by the rock performing community, but it turns out nobody noticed my nerves - only the fact that I got up on stage and played that flute. This transformative moment for me led to many energetic performances, increasing in confidence each time. As an adult I've enjoyed performing in several ensembles including 8 years in a flute choir and various professional "jam sessions." I love performing, whether it be highly rehearsed and technical or improvisation. Read More
Instruments: Voice Synthesizer Music
It is really rewarding when I see my students develop their passion for music and reach their goals. I tailor my teaching style to my students’ wants and needs and I let each student progress at their own pace. I also think it’s really important to set realistic goals, because acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a student’s desire to progress. I focus on technique just as much as developing artistic expression. 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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