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I have been playing professionally for over 40 years and have taught music for 30. I enjoy teaching people to play or sing music because it is a gift to be given and received. I can also assist with orchestration or arranging instruments into a group format for performance. I can teach anyone with an interest to learn and do so on a regular basis.I have taught country, blues, modern, metal, classical, folk music, jazz, etc. I am also active in the community serving as a R.A.C.E.S. emergency communicator at local public events.
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As a music teacher coach, I have been teaching since 1984, and it is my passion. Though I do teach in student's homes within a 12 mile radius, I prefer to teach in my studio as I have a very well equiped facility that parents and students appreciate. I'm able to record lesson onto cd, have a full music library, and instruments. I'm also conveniently located for Long Beach and Orange County residents. My teaching experience includes being on music faculty for the following: Orange Coast College/Coastline College (1999-2010: Music History, Music Appreciation, Voice, Strings, Piano and Music History and Music Therapy for Active Senior Citizens and Film History); California State University (1988-1995: Staff Accompanist, Vocal Coach, and Class Piano Adjunct Faculty) High School and Private School instruction include: Edison High School (Huntington Beach, CA), Grace Lutheran Elementary School (Huntington Beach, CA), Good Shepherd Lutheran (Irvine, CA), Blessed Sacrament Catholic (Westminster, CA). I'm the founder of Spencer Music and Artist Development and have taught privately for since 1984. My school offers ample opportunitites for performances in small recitals, professional debuts, and particpation in internationally recognized theory and performance grades in affiliation with London College of Music (these levels certifcations are recognized in US by High School and Colleges). In addition I prepare students for college entrance exams/auditions, local musical theatre and playhouse audiitons as well as preparing students for the recording industry. As a composer/arranger, I'm a recording artist, and have arranged for other artists, composed for churches, musical theatre, and recording artists. I can assist my students with their own unique composition style, and show them how to use media programs such as Sibelius, Pro Tools, Musware, Garage Band and Virtual Dj. to expand their talents and get their music noticed. As a Kindermusik specialist I have also many years of experience teaching young beginners piano, voice and violin and I have students as young as 4 years old already exploring Mozart as well as pop repertoire. As a coach I gear my lessons to the desires and goals of my students. I'm adaptive to student learning styles, and other considerations. I have also taught sight and hearing impaired students. I'm currently accepting new students and look forward to helping you effortlessly reach your full potential and your specific music goals.
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For beginning students, I typically start with some exercises for the left hand and right hand, easy arpegios, scales, melodies and chords. Once the student progresses to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For advanced students, I start with intermediate and advanced studies and pieces like 12 Studies of Fernando Sor, studies of Leo Brower, 12 studies of Villa Lobos or some famous spanish reprertoire for guitar such as Rodrigo, Turina, and Torroba.
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I am a nationally touring solo guitarist. I play and perform original music that is a blend of classical and fingerstyle guitar. I started out as a highly motivated self-taught player, then bolstered my skills by studying classical guitar with Dr. Martha Masters at Loyola Marymount University. I love that the guitar can bring just as much joy by playing a simple folk tunes as does working through a big, technical piece.
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My main goal is to show students how amazing playing music can be. Nothing is more fufilling than watching a student become inspired to grow as they grasp new ideas and develop a new skill. It is important to instill efficient and productive practice values in a way that that is exciting and fun, and that will foster the desire to learn and progress. Because each person processes information and ideas differently, it is my job to find the best way to "click" with each student in order to maximize their learning and understanding. I make sure to get to know my students by discovering their individual learning style, as well as what inspires them, in order to create customized lessons that ensure a fun and productive experience for each student.
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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