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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: Voice
I started teaching in college when my current voice coach suggested it. The best way to learn material is to teach it, because in order to teach it you must know it inside and out. I can tell you that this lesson was one of the most rewarding discoveries of my career. I sincerely enjoy sharing my knowledge and love watching the development of a new singers. Building a strong voice gives confidence and power. Read More
Instruments: Violin Viola
For beginning students, we always start with how to hold the instrument, parts of the instrument and string names, and then begin playing open strings. This may take a few lessons. Placing the left hand fingers is usually the last step before playing an A scale and then Twinkle. Setting a foundation is more important than going quickly, so many of my students spend a number of months on Twinkle before starting to move more quickly with Lightly Row. Read More
Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion
I'm originally from New York and moved to the bay area 4 years ago. I have been playing music since I was about 5 or 6. I started early on with guitar lessons and playing trumpet through grade school. I went to see the Gypsy Kings at radio city music hall when I was about 9 or 10 with my parents. While there wasn't a drummer performing at the show, the group of guitar players where incredibly rhythmic. it made people get up and move as if they almost couldn't help it. Read More
Instruments: Piano Clarinet
I begin teaching from piano books published by Alfred. I also have the student learn their scales as well as give a weekly written music theory assignment. I incorporate styles and songs the student enjoys listening to or playing as well. I like to teach classical music. With this foundation, ALL other music is much easier to play, and helps tremendously with their sight reading skills. Performance recitals are recommended, but not required. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute
Jack has played professionally since 1975. (Soprano, alto, tenor, baritone saxophones + flute). Influences include: Dexter Gordon, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins. Read More
Instruments: Voice
I started teaching because I have a passion for teaching, as well as helping students reach their true potential. I not only teach the students looking to learn their craft, but also those looking to better their ability. My goal is to impart my knowledge and love of music, theater and speech to all of my students. I now teach in my fully equipped home studio in Elk Grove, CA. Read More
Instruments: Drums
I teach many odd time signatures, four way independence. I teach out of the most educated drum books that all of the great drummers have studied. I also encourage my students all of the great drummers on recordings and videos. Here are the books that I use: Here are some important books: a) Louis Bellson's Snare drum book; b) Gene Krupa, Cozy Cole Sensational Drum Book; c) Jim Chapin's Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer; d) Ultimate encyclopedia for the drum set; e) George Lawrence Stone's Stick Control 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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