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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: Trumpet
I really try to make each student recognize and embrace his/her uniqueness, as this goes a long way towards developing confidence in playing. I believe that music should be a way to express and communicate our thoughts and emotions, and a try to make this an important part of my lessons, no matter what age or skill level. Music making and understanding music can be fun and fulfilling at any point in the journey! Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Harmonica
I like to think that I am even-handed with my students: put in the work and show respect, and you will get the same. My teaching style is pretty heavily implied in the above sentence---when the student enters my studio, we will warm up with scales, chords, and modes. Then we will learn whatever new concept we will be learning that day, and finally end the lesson by doing the fun stuff (ie: playing actual songs). Read More
Instruments: Trumpet Music
Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at their own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a student's desire to progress and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium
Experience Rock Band Tours Big Band National Tours Cruise Ship International Tour Orchestra Pit National and International show runs Freelance NYC Musician Leader of Succesfull Jazz Trio, Member of Disney All America College Band, Leader of Hudson Horns Brass Band in NYC, Has had 10 years of teaching private lessons. I enjoy teaching techniques on how to play the brass instruments, improvisation. jazz theory, sight reading. I encourage regular practice with an upbeat attitude which makes students excited to play and take lessons every week. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet
I'm a freelance trumpet player, guitarist, educator, songwriter, and composer here in New York City. I have been a student of the trumpet for almost 30 years, and my former teachers include Michael Sachs (Cleveland Orchestra), Raymond Mase (formerly of the American Brass Quintet), Tom Booth (formerly of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra), Larry Black, and James Thompson (both formerly of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra). I did my graduate studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music, as well undergraduate work at Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University. Read More
Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard
I am comfortable teaching with many piano methods. Some of my favorites include Alfred, Faber and A Dozen a Day Series. For more advanced students, I often recommend the Music for Millions Series or Bastien Piano Literature. For jazz, I often use Hal Leonard's "Your First Fake Book" and the "Joy of Jazz". All my students also get a strong foundation in scales and theory. I also stress learning all the notes on the grand staff and there are many good apps for this on tablets and smart phones. 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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Cities with Students
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