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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Arlington Heights . 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: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba Music Keyboard
I want my students to find enjoyment and purpose from making music first and foremost. Every student has a unique set of skills, and not every student learns the same way. I believe that something valuable can be learned from any single piece of music. Etude books, like Voxman's Selected Studies, and Rochut's Melodious Etudes are my go to for daily practice, but are not the only option available. I like to take a pragmatic approach to teaching, and will modify any exercises and routines as needed to get the best result from each student. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
Singing and music has been part of my life since I can remember and I get so much joy helping people achieve their goals. I am a passionate and enthusiastic actress, singer, dancer, pianist, and teaching artist here in Chicago. I am a graduate of the Bachelor of Fine Arts Musical Theater program at the University of the Arts, where I realized my love of teaching while tutoring struggling music theory students. Read More
Instruments: Piano Synthesizer
I started teaching piano while in college. The spectrum of my students was varied from their ages to their experience. I found that I could make a greater impact on the progress of my students not only by incorporating organized lesson plans, but also by creating a fun and nurturing environment. My success in motivating and teaching my students was based on making learning fun. I never forget about the importance of music theory, but I also understand each student is unique. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Viola Music Keyboard
My methods depend on my students' ages, experience, and instruments. I incorporate books from Full Voice, Suzuki, Schradiek, Piano Pronto, Bastien, and more! I ensure that my students are getting the essential education that will help them grow and succeed as a musician. In addition to teaching exercises, technic, warmups, scales, chords, arpeggios (and more), I also ensure that students are applying these things to pieces that are important to learn through lesson books and with songs that my students want to learn. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums
I use humor and my own experiences to first establish a caring environment in which the student can be comfortable. Once that connection is established, I like to find out the students interests and make sure a personal goal is set that we can achieve together. There has to be something exciting the student can achieve in order to develop self-motivation. I employ a number of tactics to stimulate self-expression and problem solving skills, as independent work and practice is crucial in any musician's journey. Read More
Instruments: Piano Flute
As a pianist, I took classes from IU that broadened my capability as a teacher to teach everything from general, choral, and instrumental music. I had my senior piano solo recital. I have a diverse range of performing experiences as a vocalist, including Opera, International Vocal Ensemble, and show choirs. With voice lessons, I have learned a lot about singing and being able to teach healthy singing. As an instrumentalist, I played in band ensemble for 10 years and have also taken all the instrumental technique classes that study instruments by families in depth. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Clarinet Bass Guitar Recorder Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My Dad used to walk around strumming on a baritone ukulele and singing out his country songs, and always had guitars laying around the house.
My grandpa had an amazing woodgrain F-hole acoustic guitar in the basement that I was fascinated with, and he eventually gave it to me.
I still have it and played it at his memorial service????
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I decided to become a professional instructor when I started teaching my own children. When I saw the fruit of their efforts and the joy they found in their abilities, coupled with the rewards I receive in teaching - I was sold. I love it.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I love many genres of music: Folk, Country, Blues, Spirituals, Rock, Metal.
My favorite style of music depends on my current mood, music is always a creative expression of the thoughts and feelings inside of the player.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
For myself, my routine disciplines of repeating and polishing the more challenging and new material I am learning, as well as staying brushed up on my regular knowledge.
In my student lessons, occasionally a brief social catch-up of the week, then hearing the students perform their assigned lesson work, jumping in for assisting and correcting, tagging on to lesson topics to enhance the subject, tying into related new topics of instruction.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My high school band teacher, Mr. Lester, greatly inspired me... because he was knowledgeable, encouraging, engaging, and a great listener.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Keep your eyes on the prize, practice with the intent of achieving your desired goal. In difficult sections of your practice, break it up into smaller pieces and practice each section repeatedly until comfortable, then move on to the next.
When will I start to see results?
If the lessons are appropriately designed, an hour's worth of devoted practice should show growing familiarity with the lesson.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I create my own lesson modules, and offer the Hal Leonard books as an option for the guitar students desiring to learn the five line staff. For clarinet and bass students I have several Kindle books I work from.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
My original compositions and recordings, and being asked to perform at friends weddings and memorial services for the relatives.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I chose my primary instrument for two reasons – high regard for my favorite musicians, and the ability to let my creative voice out in musical expression.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Do they walk around playing air guitar while listening to a song?
Do they gaze intently at musicians in a live band?
Do you hear them humming or singing their own musical creations?
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