Music Lessons in Weston, MA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

I do like to lean on the Berklee methods but do supplement these materials with a good deal of additional material in theory and chords. Everyone is different so the approach depends on the individual. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Music Keyboard

She is an experienced teacher serving as a piano faculty at Musical Offering at Evanston school of Music, Illinois, over the past five years, and likes to teach by incorporating both music theory and practical techniques. Her teaching expertise is further enriched by her post-doctoral work as a Musicology Researcher at Harvard University. Currently, she holds the esteemed positions of music director and worship leader at West Church in Peabody. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

For beginning students, I start with a basic method book. Most often, they are enrolled in school band already and I am happy to use whatever method books their teacher uses. Otherwise, I start with the Rubank elementary method for trumpet and cornet. We incorporate music-making (simple songs and tunes) from the very beginning. Once the student has a grasp of the fundamentals we will begin with some more focused exercises to allow them to play gradually ,ore challenging and rewarding repertoire. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Saxophone

Having the fortune to study with many amazing teachers and being a fourth generation educator, I took a stab at teaching while in high school when I helped younger violin and saxophone players make their first steps in what I was already doing as a full-time music student. Ever since, I have aimed to teach by the values that I inherited and adopted as my own, and I am eager to continue on by utilizing a range of tools that help musicians grow and improve. Read More

Instruments: Drums Recorder Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music

I've had a lot of opportunities to sort my teaching out. I realize that if the student doesn't get it, it may be that I'm not putting it across effectively. So I had better try to slow things down or speed them up, model rather than explain, or vice versa! And always try smarter before trying harder, even though harder may be the right approach. Because in addition to teaching music I'm teaching approaches to learning. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass Oboe English Horn

My teaching style is aimed at helping my students express themselves through music, and enjoy playing their instruments. The starting point for this is learning the basics (scales, long tones, arpeggios, etc), but I also encourage my students to improvise and allow themselves to freely play their instrument in a joyful way. I also help them learn pieces and styles that they love. Through working on all of these aspects of being a musician, and encouraging them to take performance opportunities, I help my students to really find their own voice on their instrument. Read More