Music Lessons Ontario County, NY

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Again, music is a deeply personal subject and I want to encourage every student to find their unique voice and love for music. My goal is to develop strong all-around music skills along with learning the technique of the instrument they chose. Every student works at a different pace, and I plan accordingly. I like to set reachable, realistic goals for students each week to develop a strong sense of accomplishment and hunger to learn more the following week. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Conga, Music, Djembe

I tailor my lesson plans to fit each student's individual learning style and situation, and I prioritize the student's desires in what they want to learn or need help with first over anything else. I believe that it is possible to learn in a way that is enjoyable for everyone involved, and I also always ensure that the student has enough time at the end of each session to practice the material on their own so that they leave the lesson more confident than before. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Synthesizer, Recorder, Music

I am developed an individual, highly effective teaching approach, combining basic music statements, free improvisation, improvisation on given changes and rhythm, sight-reading, music theory, discovering and incorporating music from different cultures and epochs. For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

No matter what the ability level and age, I try to find out what music the student is interested in. I do not teach from prefabricated books but rather teach songs to students and within those songs there are lessons. I have devised my own teaching methods which have been highly successful. For younger students, teaching traditionally can be extremely tedious and they can lose interest fast. I teach songs to my students and I find lessons within the songs. Read More

Instruments: Music

I have many years of teaching experience and can discuss a wide range of topics. While I am predominantly a guitar player, I have experience with and have often enjoyed teaching musical/compositional concepts as well as improvisational tools and music theory to other instruments. Here are a few topics I can discuss with students: - Beginning to advanced Music Theory - Patterns and ideas for creative scale practicing - Individualized approaches to learning and improvisation - Transcription and analysis - Compositional/Songwriting techniques - Counterpoint and Guitar Polyphony - Harmony, the study of creating interesting voicings with moving lines - Guitarist left and right hand technique (with or without a pick) - Hybrid picking, alternate picking, economy picking, legato technique - Time metronome exercises - George Russell's Lydian Chromatic Concept of Tonal Organization In addition to many other topics upon request! Read More