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Instruments: Piano Drums Organ Synthesizer
Progress is made at the student's own pace. I try to set goals that are both far-reaching and realistic. Anything is possible if you don't give up too easily! I've used a variety of different lesson books in the past. It's important to note that the Bastien piano books, as well as the Clark, Faber, and Alfred methods all play to different strengths. Since different students respond better to different methods, I try to incorporate some variety which focuses on several concepts: developing ear-training (i.e. picking up melodies and chords from ear) as well as sight-reading, technique, and choosing interesting repertoire. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Ukulele Recorder Music Acoustic Guitar
The skill level of my students range from Beginner to Intermediate. For Piano Students: My beginner students start with the Bastien Piano Basic Method Books. I assess what book level is necessary during our first lesson. Other beginner material I use are: Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Books, Older Beginner Piano Course (For Adult Beginner Students), and Piano Adventures series. Book levels vary per student and some additional material may fall to the responsibility of the students family to purchase. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin
I like to teach at the student's pace or what their parents have in mind. When I learned piano, my parents wanted me to learn at a high pace, and forced me to rush everything. As a result, I was able to play a lot of pieces, but the quality of the songs were not the best. I ended up slowing down and spent time to actually work on the tiny details of each song. Read More
Instruments: Piano Flute Recorder Piccolo
During lessons, I often compare concepts to other activities my students know and love - their favorite sport, video games, or books. I love sharing my magic tricks - shortcut exercises to make tricky passages instantly easier, and youll definitely catch me encouraging my students to listen, listen, listen! Every genre of music has something different you can learn and it adds to your own creative toolkit. I expect students to practice regularly and thoughtfully - seeking to play their very best and working to improve every time they pick up their instrument. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet
If you are beginning and are a child, then Hal Leonard's Essential Elements is a very general and safe place to start. I firmly believe that establishing a solid set of fundamentals is a great place to start. It is important to not lose motivation during this period, progress is rewarding and it gets even better! After a solid foundation is established fundamentally, the individual is opened into a musical world with limitless possibilities. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I've loved playing piano since I was 4 years old, and I love to share music with others. I have a classical background, and a particular interest in contemporary music and extended techniques. I studied and performed piano at Colorado College, and as a graduate student at Mills College. I've had the opportunity to tour the world with the Bowed Piano Ensemble, an ensemble that focuses on extended piano techniques. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I am passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. I graduated from University of Hawaii with B.B. A. degree. I finished Diploma of Piano Performance in Associated Board of Royal School of Music, England. I have over 15 years of teaching experience. I teach classical as well as pop music. Most of my beginning level students are able to learn for long time. Read More
Instruments: Violin Viola Recorder Fiddle
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
A normal practice session would be one which you are ready to concentrate and able to focus. Ideally, you would work on one concept at a time and not try to do too much at once. For example, if you are working on straight bow, I would focus on that concept and just concentrate on making sure the bow consistently stays straight and does not go off course.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I use Essential Elements books for very beginning students since this book is very good at helping students learn how to read notes, and it has easy exercises which gradually become more difficult as you progress to later pages in the book. I believe that the Essential Elements books helps students learn at their own pace and does not rush to teach them concepts in which they are not yet ready to learn. After they finish the Essential Elements book, I highly encourage them to play exercises in Suzuki since they have the foundation to read the notes of the Suzuki exercises. The Suzuki book does not teach students how to read notes since it is more of a book for ear training. If students are at an intermediate or advanced level, I allow them to bring in music which they need the most help and/or are preparing for a specific purpose (audition, competition, etc.)
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Three of my students auditioned for region orchestra and were selected to be part of it. Additionally, another student which I taught at a public high school made a second division in the state competition and got a silver medal for this placement. Also, one of my private students placed highly in the orchestra which he had hoped he would make as part of the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio summer orchestra camp.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
I think that the hardest thing to master on an instrument is the technical work (position, straight bow, blowing right amount of air on recorder, left hand position, etc.). I believe this is the hardest since many people are not able to learn it correctly on their own nor in a group class. Many students who develop bad habits in this area really struggle playing music they are assigned since they play in such a way that makes it harder for them to reach the notes and create a good sound.
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