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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Music lessons in Sacramento . 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: Piano Flute
I am happy to work on standard classical flute repertoire, contemporary flute repertoire, and music in non-classical styles. For young piano students, our first few lessons will be dedicated to posture, hand position, basic rhythm, and learning note names on the piano keyboard. We will then progress to music reading. I usually use Faber's Piano Adventures series for fun, level-appropriate pieces. We will also continue to play rhythm games and ear-training games in order to develop musicality. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar
For as long as I can remember - music has always been an essential part of my life and well-being. In large part, I think this was due to my mother playing beautiful music on the piano, from composers like Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Mozart, and many other classical and romantic era giants. Then my parents bought me a guitar when I was 7 years old, and I just knew I had to play and learn as much about it as I possibly could. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Synthesizer Keyboard
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced I taught piano for years looking for a method that was comprehensive, engaging, creative and practical, I make learning easy, even to the point where you don't have to do too much sight reading and be able to learn a favorite song you here on the radio within 30 mins. Your musical goals are my number one concern by providing you with a solid foundation in which to grow in any direction of your choosing. Read More
Instruments: Piano Cello
I am a strong believer of traditional teaching methods, however, I have learn that we all learn in different ways, so I let my students discover music by teaching them how to relate to the piano first, after they become familiar with the instrument by playing easy but wonderful melodies I start with the process of teaching music notation, scales, chords, analyzing songs, music history, exercises.I teach all ages, I am very patient and supportive, never pushy but firm with my students goals. Read More
Instruments: Piano Flute Music
Hello! I am a Colombian-American composer and flutist from the San Francisco Bay Area with a Bachelor of Music degree in Composition from San Jose State University. I have been working as a freelance musician for about 5 years. As a performer, I play just about anything and enjoy challenging myself with new repertoire, I particularly like playing Romantic or Modern music! I've had so many opportunities to perform with various chamber groups through an organization called Chamber Music Silicon Valley, and have traveled to many places in California and outside of the United States to perform and teach. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Patient, judgement free, creative and adaptive. It takes time to adjust your body to a new instrument, and there will be freedom in the way you learn, and play. We will take creative approaches, and I will adapt to the style you want to take on as far as genre's and interest. For some of my more advanced students I might want to begin teaching songwriting approaches, song structure, and transitions as well. Read More
Instruments: Voice
I tailor my lessons to the student and their goals. I pull my methods and practices from experience and A Spectrum of Voices by Elizabeth Blades-Zeller. I also like to teach my students basic music theory to give them a better understanding of how music is structured and to deepen their overall musicianship. For that, I pull from Music in Theory and Practice Volume 1 by Bruce Benward and Marilyn Saker. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Bass Guitar Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
To play and perform the Bach Cello Suites on my bass trombone. They are immensely beautiful and challenging pieces on the instrument and a reward worth working for!
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I am also a bass guitarist, and DJ, having played in many bands ranging from musical pits, ska, metal, rock, and I DJ house, techno, latin etc. I began DJ'ing because I enjoyed performing music by myself and DJs can be their own conductor and orchestra all in one person!
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I chose music composition because I love music so much, I wanted to learn the inner intricacies of the pieces I was playing and how to write them myself. I also enjoy writing solo material and am working on a book of etudes for the bass trombone.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
It's always good to begin practicing with long deep breaths, counting in 4 and exhaling 2. Calmly begin the warm up exercises which for trombone include snake exercises, long tones, and slurred arpeggios. After about 10-15 minutes we then take 15 minutes to practice a solo piece and then 15 minutes to practice a new exercise or excerpt. If a new solo piece is introduced we may spend all 30 minutes learning the piece. Then we wind down with long tones and range exercises for 10 minutes.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I use the Arban's, Rochut, and various excerpts and materials from orchestral repertoire and other solos. For example: Bach's cello suites are immensely beautiful solo pieces, and can be a great study tool for brass players who may be missing solo material of that style or caliber.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I'm proud that I have reached a point in my career where I can knowledgeably pass on what I've learned to the next generation of musicians. Everything I've accomplished as a musician or composer pales in comparison to imparting that experience to my students.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I started on trumpet thinking it would be the simplest to learn only having 3 buttons. How I was wrong. I had a hard time reaching the high notes so I switched to baritone in 7th grade, however, I wanted to play in the jazz band so I switched again to trombone. I was a decent enough 2nd trombonist but I could play lower than our 4th trombonist so I again switched to bass trombone and there I stayed :)
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
Yes, my school band directors, my parents, and my private trombone instructor have all influenced me greatly with my musical endeavors. A good instructor can open your mind in ways you can't conceive.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Brass instruments are inherently difficult. They require a lot of air and are physically demanding. That said, there are ways to train your body and lips to handle these obstacles and you end up with an amazing sound only the brass instruments are capable of.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
When I practice, I like to take small breaks here and there for 30 seconds to a minute to clear my mind and refocus my efforts. It's okay to not perform a passage perfectly the first, second or third time. Just continue working and you'll get there!
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If your child wants to learn an instrument lessons help at any level. I myself started in high school however even beginning lessons in 5th grade can help your child improve dramatically.
When will I start to see results?
Like everything in life, the work you put in will contribute to the results you accomplish. To learn math, you must first learn addition and subtraction and continue building upon that knowledge every year with practice. The same is for music! If you work hard and practice, you will not even notice how far you've gone!
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