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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Berkeley . 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 Trumpet
Acknowledging accomplishments is an ideal way to motivate a student to improve. While critiquing a student's weaknesses is something a teacher should do, celebrating the positive moments in playing can help engrave good habits. Whether you are trying to learn for fun or trying to get into the college of dreams for music, I am able to cater my teaching style to the needs of the student and this makes music fun for everyone! Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Ukulele Mandolin Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I've been teaching music for a little over 5 years (2014). I have started many kids who don't know if they would rather learn guitar, drums, or piano. So I give them a tour of all three and show them the basics before they decide their favorite. I encourage consistent practice and practice methods that ensure that the students always feel a sense of improvement without frustration. Personally I've felt the sense of improvement after practicing but was still more agitated, but that was college, before I started teaching. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Ukulele Recorder Music Acoustic Guitar
Teaching is a passion of mine that I hope to further expand upon in my post-graduate educational studies. I do my best to provide a personalized lesson that is designed to suit a students playing style.I like to acknowledge a students accomplishments to help encourage their accomplishments. By acknowledging a students accomplishments it helps them thrive and eager to tackle further challenges both in music and their lives. I want my students to enjoy practicing and grow their love for their respective instruments. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Mandolin Recorder Orchestral Percussion Music
Seasoned vocal instructor with master of Music in Vice Performance. Performed with APU opera and various award winning choral groups joining competitions both in international and local. I have been teaching voice and instruments (piano, violin, cello, viola, recorder) since 2003. I have been passionate guiding students across various musical genres, including classical and contemporary, and languages such as English, German, Italian, French, and more. Each lesson is a unique journey where we explore the art of voice, discovering the beauty in every note and phrase. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet
I was educated from age 7 in Clarinet, reaching the highest award offered by The Associated Board of the Royal School of Music at age 12. I was graded A* for my school music exam (GCSE) a year early, and also gained and A Grade in my college (A Level). Seeking to go to music college I then took ABRSM Grade 6 piano. I played in the Birmingham Schools Wind Orchestra (Principal Clarinet) and the Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra (1st Alto Saxophone). Read More
Instruments: Piano Trombone Euphonium Tuba Keyboard
My teaching style is meant to cater to each students specific needs but above all else is having an understanding of what a brass musician should sound like. Many times young students only hear computerized recordings or recordings from their method books and they have not concept of what the instrument should truly sound like. The use of technology is something that I am a big fan of and resources such as YouTube is a great place to hear these recordings. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I Love teaching music, and love helping others progress on their musical journeys! I've played music for as long as I can remember, and spent my childhood learning just about every instrument I could get my hands on. As a young adult, I rigorously practiced piano and studied music theory, eventually writing an 80 page thesis analyzing jazz piano improvisation in college. Now, I like to spread my love of music by showing others how much joy it has brought to my life, and helping them to experience that same joy. 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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