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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Music lessons in Westminster . 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: Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I have been teaching guitar since the early 2000s and can honestly say I can’t think of anything else that brings me so much joy every day. I Iove working with students of all ages and abilities, and enjoy seeing how they grow and develop in their skills and performance. I design each lesson according to my students’ abilities, and make the necessary changes once I become more familiar with their needs. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet
I have experience teaching and performingmany styles, including classical, jazz, and world music. I have been teaching one-on-one lessons and small groups for the past two years. Read More
Instruments: Piano
Music is one of my greatest passions. I enjoy helping others discover or rediscover their love of music through a sensible approach and truly attempt to craft my teaching style to fit the indiviudal needs of each student. I think music should be a form of both creative expression and enjoyment - never a means to feel frustration or pressure. I completed my degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2006 in music performance with an emphasis in jazz studies. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet
For beginning students I usually start with the Standards of Excellence series of method books. Once the student has grasped the fundamentals of playing, I will introduce solo repertoire students can begin working on to explore aspects of playing such as expression, tuning, phrasing, and different articulations. I use chorales to work on breathing, phrasing, and dynamics. For intermediate and advanced students, I will ask what they feel they need to work on to help guide my instruction. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar
My methods used all depend on the student. I like to assess the students intentions with the instrument as well as their skill level before creating a unique lesson plan to help them progress efficiently while still enjoying the same eagerness to learn as they did in their first lesson. There is a slightly different method for each person, especially when you have to consider things like if they are playing fingerstyle, or with a pick. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin
I began teaching guitar in 2006 at Katzin Music in Durango CO. I maintained a full schedule and gained a lot of experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels. I have relocated to Denver CO and have started my own teaching business and have undoubtedly gained the most success of my teaching career. Aside from working for myslef I am a regular substitue teacher at Swallow Hill Music in Denver. Read More
Instruments: Piano Flute
Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a student develop a passion for music; a student who practices and looks forward to coming to music lessons is a joy to teach. Each student must progress at his or her own pace; therefore realistic goals must be set at each lesson. Rewarding students for reaching practice goals makes students eager to learn more, and seeing how far they have progressed makes student's proud of their accomplishments. Read More
Instruments: Accordion
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If the child can sing a little and follow how notes go up and down without being specifically taught, it's a good sign that there is musical ability. Also, if a child can pick out notes on a piano, using trial and error to find an easy song, that is great! My daughter was three when she played single note, Ode to Joy on the piano. She went on to study voice. Another great sign of talent is the ability to know if the notes are going up and later down as the song is sung or played. Dexterity on a keyboard typewriter is another sign that there is talent to play. You must hear the song in your head before you can play it in the beginning.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
The first big one was when I played Mozart's Rondo Ala Turk at a talent contest when I was 10 years old. I was always asked to join other kids playing instruments and the neighbors had their children take lessons from me. When I conquered (that's the only word I can use) Malaguena at twelve, I was very happy with myself and all the neighbors and friends were telling me how great I was. I went through a period of plateau, then I played in a couple or rock bands and wedding bands. I became bored when my aunt told me that I should take lessons from Chelso Ferrari - It changed the way I played and gave me a way to make money for school. But just the accomplishment of learning how to play jazz chords, is what I am most proud of.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
No, I have been a performer not a teacher for years now. However, one of my students became very successful playing eastern european groups - polkas and rondos.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Most everyone would say that playing the bass on the left hand where you can't see the butttons and then playing right hand keyboard is the hardest. It isn't. The left hand is the easiest to learn and you get used to the chord changes on the left hand almost automatically. The most difficult thing to master is playing contrapuntally with chords on the right hand. Malaguena is a killer, both right and left hands have a high degree of difficulty. Playing both hands together on that and other classical songs is really hard. However, when playing pop tunes, using the advanced chord method is also difficult to master. I don't believe I would have been able to learn the advanced chords without playing classical first.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
It was known in the neighborhood that I could play well, so I was hired to play a couple of (very poor) weddings when I was about 14. Then by word of mouth and recommendation of my final teacher I played lots of weddings, barmitzvahs etc.
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