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Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Euphonium
I am an extremely passionate music teacher, specialising in exceptional tuition on the trumpet, piano and voice. I am regarded as one of the best trumpet players in the world and have performed internationally as a trumpet player. I have lived and performed music in 4 different countries playing and teaching at the highest level. I was previously head of music at a top international school in Stockholm, Sweden. I have performed with the Sydney Symphony orchestra, in the Syndey Opera House and all over the world as a trumpet player. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Music Keyboard
The most important is to undersrand what a new student's goals are with their music education. I wouldn't want to push someone to do something that they simply aren't interested in, but I usually am able to help someone develop interest in areas that they don't already have an interest in. For example, many beginning drummers are sure that they only have interest in playing drum set for a band. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Synthesizer Keyboard
Hi! Thanks for stopping by my page! My name is Kevin, I grew up in Germany and moved to LA recently to broaden my horizon as a musician and teacher, bringing as much joy as possible to people who love music. I graduated from University of Performing Arts Munich Germany in Jazz performance, as a piano major. I had the wonderful honor of playing with a lot of amazing musicians all around Europe. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I am an experienced and patient instructor who loves to work with students of all ages and backgrounds and share my knowledge of music. I studied guitar in music schools in Russia and later at Tel Aviv Music Academy after out family move to Israel. I relocated to USA in 2003 and have been teaching in Orange County and Los Angeles area and perform all over Southern California. I was classically trained and specialize in classical, Spanish guitar and finger picking in general. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
In both piano and voice lessons, I find that a mix of classical and modern repertoire encourages the ideal balance of skill development and enjoyment! For beginning piano students, I begin by assigning Bastien's Piano Books; for children, I usually start with the Basics Primer, and for adults the Piano for Adults. Once the student has developed a foundation of the essentials, I assign repertoire tailored to their musical goals, ability, and interests. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trombone Synthesizer Keyboard
I want to see my students gain knowledge as well as a passion for music from their time of study. I intend to fulfill both of these objectives by assessing and evaluating each students individual skill set and catering to the ideas concepts that in my opinion will help them progress in the way most needed. I find it very important that music becomes fun for those learning it. The enjoyment of the art is what continues to push me forward in my learning to this day, therefore it is very important that music becomes a place of joy and fun, even within education. Read More
Instruments: Violin Cello Viola Double Bass
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
1. Junior and High School accomplishments
2. College scholarship offers
3. Most of all, I am most proud of the students that I have taught over the last 20 years that have
found music as a source of inspiration, motivation, and scholarship offers.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Many of my students over the years received: top chairs in Youth Symphony Orchestras, School string orchestras, Regional and State Honors Ensembles, Superior Solo Ratings, college scholarship recipients.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The art of the bow is the greatest challenge. As one matures with the instrument, tone and articulation improves. I believe it is the most important element to concentrate on when developing as a string player.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
For Beginner Cellists: The Art of Cello Playing, Schroeder 170 Foundation Studies, Suzuki Books 1-2
, and other possible method books. Selected materials are based on musical
experience.
For Intermediate Cellists: Schroeder 170 Foundation Studies, Suzuki Books 2-3,
Unaccompanied Cello Suites by J.S. Bach, Whitehouse Scale and \Arpeggio
Album, Cellists' Favorite Contest Album. Selections are based on
experience and needs.
For Advanced Cellists: Schroeder 170 Foundation Studies, Popper High School of Cello Playing,
Whitehouse Scale and Arpeggio Album, Cossmann Studies for Development of
Agility of Fingers for Cello, Unaccompanied Cello Suites by J.S. Bach, and
Individually purchased solo works. Method Books and materials will be
determined based on experience and needs.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
1. Greeting and ask for special needs for the week's lesson
2. Scale Warm-Up
3. Technique
4. Literature
5. Possible duets or ensemble pieces
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
My degree is in Music Education. I chose this degree program in 2000 for one simple reason. I suffered from playing injury in 1997. I took some time off, and I was asked to teach some lessons in 1998. I fell in love with teaching others, sharing my knowledge with others about the possibilities in music. When I returned in 2000, I changed my major from Music Performance to Music Education.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
Elgar Cello Concerto in e minor
This work speaks to me unlike any other piece for cello. It is: passionate, reflective, powerful, and peaceful. It is also technically challenging and rewarding.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
A nurse or a physician
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I enjoy so many. I would have to select two- classical and popular music. My favorite classical genre is the Romantic Period. I enjoy some popular music, especially if it is thought-provoking and positive.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I began with taking piano lessons. I then took a music aptitude test. I was encouraged to take cello by my family. I then found clarinet an interest as my mother played at a performing arts school and my aunt was a college professor. After five years of study in public school strings classes and string orchestras, cello won my heart.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Music is a very big part of life for both sides of my family. My mother's side is classically trained and educated in music. My father's side are very well-respected musicians in Christian music and Country music. My immediate family all have and had their special interests in music. I am so grateful that each of them shared their love of music with me.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
When I was a Sophomore in high school, I knew that the cello and I would have a life-long friendship. I wanted to perform. I competed in every competition that I could find locally, and I performed at any offered opportunity. My shift from performance to Music Education occurred in my 20's.
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