Music Lessons in Revere, PA

Instruments: Piano

...I keep a "Piano Homework Assignment" Word document for each student on my laptop which I can then email to you after your lesson is over for reference during the week.  A usual assignment would consist of a "Warm Up" section where we focus on hand position or scales or technique, a "Lesson Book" or "Repertoire" section where we work on new pieces or songs, a "Theory" section for written assignments, a "Fun" list for pieces we are done with but want to keep playing just for fun and then a number of special sections depending on student interest.  Special sections might be things like - improvisation, composition, playing by ear, recital or competition prep, exam prep, sight reading, ear training, etc.  I'm comfortable in few method series but I prefer Faber Piano Adventures for typical beginning children and The Music Tree for very young beginners.  I try to make sure each student has a piece they love every week. ... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...I have been a ghost writter for multiple bands over the last year and have written a total of 100 original tracks over my entire musical career. But above all things the realexperienceneeded to teach your student is keeping them both engaged in the lessons and there instrument of choice and that is were i can really shine. i find that havinginnovativeand creative approaches to playing is what makes the difference between a Teacher and a personal music guide to take you through all of the wounderful steps of becoming a realmusician. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele

...For Guitar beginners I start with the Mel Bay guitar book one that has been around for years now. For piano I use Alfred's book. I have students use the book from these publishers according to their age.... Read More

Instruments: Drums

...For beginner students Ill usually start with George Lawrences Stick Control and Ted Reeds Syncopation. Once I know they have a grasp of the fundamentals, Ill usually see what their interests are or what they are working on personally and help them improve and build upon those things.... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...I believe it's most important to tailor my lessons to the specific person. Although I believe there are a number of techniques every player needs to learn I believe there are a plenty of ways to approach these fundamentals.... Read More