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Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Music Keyboard
My teaching method is centered around consitent practice and the idea that a student's practice time should be both fun and efficient. I work closely with my students to learn their musical interests and then establish their musical goals. With those goals in mind, we create a daily practice routine that is both fun, efficient, and designed specifically for that student, with their strengths and weaknesses taken into account. The materials used in these practice routines are pulled from my own personal library of music books, all of which I have worked through and mastered. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Organ
I'm a lover of music and want those who pursue music to be as well! I am passionately motivated as a musician, minister of music, and singer. I have performed throughout this nation as a guest musician and in my own backyard as a vocalist and musician. Even though my college was not specifically a school of music but of biblical academics, I as highly involved in anything that music was apart of eventually graduating and becoming the schools minister of worship. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Music Keyboard
For most of my beginning piano students, I use the piano adventures series. They offer a clear and well paced curriculum with numerous supplemental resources in a variety of styles. For beginning music theory, I use the Berklee School of Music texts or the Benward and Saker textbooks as well as many videos and other resources to explore musical concepts. For singing, I use a variety of sight singing books, all depending on the age and experience of the student. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
I want to help create the artist in you and for you to enjoy learning weather you are starting with fundamentals or are advanced and want to learn a specific skill. I will fit my teaching methods according to your needs weather your a visual, aural or theoretical learner. I am very versatile and teach many genres and am proficient in a variety of skills: Skills I teach are: music theory, ear-training, composing/arranging, improvisation, sight-reading, rhythmic/melodic/harmonic dictations, recording and vocals as well. Read More
Instruments: Piano Keyboard
I like to inspire people to learn playing piano by my step by step teaching style. I teach beginner students simple and fundamental music pieces to let them learn the basic keys and how to read the music sheet. I like to instruct students from diverse experiences the piano, and how to use the instrument as a means of self expression and stimulate their music talent. I will recommend "Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson, Theory" and "Basics of Keyboard Theory" as well as "Piano Adventures Level 1 to 2" for piano beginners. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
For beginning students, my aim is always to nourish the love of music that brought the student into the studio. I am comfortable exploring any musical style or ambition with my students, and relish in learning alongside my pupils. For the young and old alike, I emphasize music literacy through piano basics - I believe that a basic understanding of the keyboard is essential for any meaningful musical education. With my voice students, I focus on synthesizing mind, body and spirit to unlock the true potential within every voice. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Saxophone Flute Clarinet
I love seeing my students grow in their knowledge and appreciation of music! Excellence is rewarding, and I teach the process to get there from whatever level we begin. I use positive reinforcement and notice what the student is doing right. Then, I give critique and an action plan to improve performance. It feels good for the student and teacher when they learn the methods to break down what is currently difficult into smaller pieces so that it is both manageable and possible to go further than they thought. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Music does run in the family. My mother was a great amateur flute player and my father was a contrabass clarinet specialist.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
So in addition to the entire trombone family (at least Alto, Tenor and Bass Trombone) I do also play a little Euphonium. I dabbled with it in high school, and I think the richness of sound it can produce is unlike any other instrument. In addition, I learned how to play trumpet and horn in high school, but I don't play those as often now so I don't break my face!
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I would be a Math Teacher. I love to teach and I love Math right under Music.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
My favorite style is from the romantic era. I think there is so much you can do with those pieces, and when done correctly, either as solo or group pieces, they just hold a special place in your heart.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I am going to split this a little bit.
Dream Solo: Harvest by John Mackey. The orchestration and use of the trombone is perfect!
Dream Orchestra Piece: literally anything Mahler. His music is so passionate to me (I get to play Mahler 2 in May and I am so excited!)
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have two degrees! My bachelors is in Music and my masters is in Performance. I almost have a degree in Music Ed from my undergrad, but I became ill and had to drop it.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I don't know that I would say I always have a normal session, but the consistency in my schedule is I always begin with a warm-up/routine of Long tones, Lip slurs, tonguing exercises and breathing. I also will practice etudes such as Bordogni or Bleger/Bitsch, and then solos and excerpts.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Overall, the main books I teach out of are the Arban book, Bordogni Etudes, and Rubank Methods books. I personally like these books as they are what I used growing up and advancing, but now as an educator, I can see that there is so much valuable information located in these books!
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I have had students audition and be selected for PA District Band, MD All county band, and I have a former student currently attending Towson University for Music Education!
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
I think the slide is the hardest thing to master. I am still working on it, and I know my past instructors are still working on it! You have to be very careful when moving the slide!
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
The slide, pure and simple. The moment that I glissed on the slide I was sold.
When will I start to see results?
Well, it is an interesting question. I would say for my teaching style, if you follow what I am saying, you should see changes within the first couple of weeks. It really depends on a student by student case.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I did have some teachers inspire me in my musical career. My band directors and private instructors all seemed to recognize that I had a "want" for music. That push helped me become who I am today, and I hope to do the same for my students.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
If you learn to practice effectively, you can accomplish the same amount of work in the least amount of time. Time is a valuable resource that should not be taken for granted!
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
There are a few ways to tell. 1) You can ask the Band Director if they think lesson could be beneficial. 2) See if your child shows an interest in music. In either case, I always recommend at least a trial lesson and then ask the teacher for honest feedback! Ever student has the chance to be an artist.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I decided in 9th or 10th grade to be musician because I had to write a paper on what I wanted to be as an adult. I had wanted to go into IT for the money, but when we had to share the paper with the class, I stood up front, looked at the paper, crumpled it up and said I wanted to be a musician and teacher because it is the thing I am best at doing!
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