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I have found in my own studies and from numerous other educators that there is a surprising lack of technique among students. While teaching the rudiments of performance and reading music, I try to emphasize a number of techniques which have only been shown to me quite recently, but which I lament that I did not learn earlier. While these techniques may seem advanced, forming a good habit early is better than trying to improve habits formed early in a student's career.
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For beginning students who are children, I typically teach the book that they use in band class. If they/the parents would prefer a specific book or are not in band, I typically use Standard of Excellence, the red book and then progress to the blue book. Once the student understands the fundamentals and has progressed, I then begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I learn of what the student is interested in and then I guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter the ability.
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I always begin lessons with technical or theoretical studies for students of all ages and skill levels. For voice I begin with leading the student in singing through scales, arpeggios, and vocal slides before moving into song study. I normally chose a piece for students to work on and ask them to bring in a few songs they are interested in learning and we chose together. I chose musical works that are challenging and targeted on improving the individual student. Each student is different and should be treated as such I like to make sure that my lessons are engaging and fun to each individual I teach. In flute lessons, I like to work on long tones and breathing to work on having control of the tone of the instrument. I like to work with technical execises by Marcel Moyse for more advanced students and with Rubank Method books for beginner students. Then I practice song study in these lessons as well. This all stated, I like to involve people as much as possible in the structure of their lessons and am flexible to working with different wants and needs from lessons.
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My favorite moments in teaching are the times when something clicks, and a student has the "Eureka!" moment! I set goals for students both weekly and long term, to help keep things in perspective. Reinforcing accomplishments while introducing progressive challenges will help the student to achieve at levels that they might not have known they were capable of. It is important to me that lessons are tailored to each student's particular interests.
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While in my formative years, I enjoyed weekly piano lessons with a woman that I've come to appreciate as my second mother. She has always encouraged my talent and made sure I was using proper form as often as possible, even when I adopted the hobby of transcribing popular music to the piano and playing from rote. She has truly helped me appreciate the nuance and freedom of piano, and I joined Musika to pass that along to even more students.
16 Years
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Happy Customers
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Cities with Students
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Teachers in Network
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