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Instruments: Piano Music
Hi! I'm Zoey Z. I'm a pianist and a composer from China. I graduated from Berklee College of Music with a bachelor's degree in film scoring. I learned piano when I was five, and I studied classical piano performance at one of the most prestigious music schools in China: Xinghai Conservatory of Music at the age of 11. When I was 18, I studied at Longy School of Music (Cambridge, MA) and majored in Piano Performance. Read More
Instruments: Piano Organ
I received my formal training in music at the University of New Hampshire, having earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Theory and Composition and a Master of Science degree in Music Education. Most of my career in music education was spent in the classroom. I was very passionate about discovering and meeting the needs of my students, always striving to teach the whole person. I considered myself a talent scout, never missing an opportunity to encourage any glimmer of talent at the piano that I saw waiting to blossom. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Music
For younger children, I typically start with the fundamentals such as distinguishing between the head voice and the chest voice. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for said student. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in both repertoire and vocal goals, and guide my instruction according to their goals. I will also put input on what I believe they could develop and use that to guide my instruction. Read More
Instruments: Piano Keyboard
I start teaching when I was in high school, I help my students to pass the piano proficiency test. When I go to my undergraduate, my teachers offer me a lot of teaching opportunities. I am really enjoying it, because the students come in with no experience, and they can perform a song, even they can have their own recital. But I want them play for fun, fun to play. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Recorder Orchestral Percussion
I am a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. In 1997 I graduated from the University of Mass Lowell with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Performance with an Emphasis in Business. I have been playing in and around the Boston area for about 20 plus years and have been teaching for over 10 years. My bands have played clubs in Boston, New York City, and up state NY. I can play Rock, Jazz, Funk, and Latin, and Alternative Rock. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I like to go slow at first and see how things go lesson by lesson. I never like to challenge my students too much in the beginning because it can be rather frustrating to continue learning music. I also believe theory is very important and will ALWAYS include this in my teaching. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone
I wholeheartedly believe that the best ingredient for passion is joy. I want all of my students to be enjoying themselves not only during our lessons, but in the practice room as well. As a result I try to keep my lessons incredibly individualized. I learn about my students, what are their favorite styles of music? Favorite songs or bands? I believe there is no wrong starting point in one's musical journey. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Start with anything at all, reading is always a good first step but anything that gets you going is fine. One idea is to take one simple melodic line and practice it until you can play it perfectly. Then see if you can get 10 perfect run-throughs in a row. Each time you make a mistake start over at 1.
Break up scales: practice steps 1 through 5 only (do-sol) forwards and backwards, then steps 5-8 forwards and backwards.
Practice in 45-minutes intervals and rest at least 15 minutes in between.
When will I start to see results?
It can differ from student to students but usually within 1-2 months you start to see skills developing.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
Every teacher I had was an inspiration to continuing to pursue music, one in particular was central to getting me started in teaching. Their own habits with regard to practicing and learning new material are the things that guided me in developing as a musician.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I had played piano and saxophone and was very interested in guitar and drums. I decided on guitar since it can be played without accompaniment, whereas with drums you either need to play along with a recording or with other musicians.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
These are some of the method books I use in my lessons, I find they each have helpful ways of presenting material and I often use a combination of two:
Guitar:
Young Beginner Guitar Method - Philip Groeber, Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course, Progressive Guitar - Gary Turner, Hal Leonard Guitar Method, Hal Leonard Music Theory for Guitar.
Piano:
John Thompson's Teaching Little Fingers to Play, John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano Popular Songs for the Piano, Hanon - The Virtuoso Pianist (intermediate).
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
What I cover in a practice session varies widely, but I always set aside about an hour and decide where to practice and what to work on first. I usually start with reading by sight-reading something and/or reading something I've only read-through a couple times prior.
Once I've warmed-up with reading I begin on a particular thing like an arpeggio. On guitar I would practice an arpeggio, like E-minor for example, very slowly over a 1-octave range, then 2, then 3 or more, gradually practicing the position shifts needed along the way. I pay a lot of attention to my right/picking hand to execute the notes effortlessly and without building tension in the hand.
After about 45 minutes I rest, but I also may break somewhere during that time and practice something else like improvising for a few minutes before getting back to the arpeggios. This keeps you from getting sick of the same thing and possibly losing focus.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
General Music with a concentration in Composition and K-12 Music Teaching Licensure.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Rock and jazz are my favorite styles, I also play and listen to R&B, classical and some folk music.
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Yola
I'm interested in finding a piano teacher for my 7 years old son to teach at our home beginning January. Kindly let me know if any of your teachers are available
anvitaa
I'm interested in taking piano lessons as a beginner, preferably from a well qualified teacher who can help me reach an advanced level. Private tuitions are welcome.
Heather
5 year old daughter who wants to learn to play her fancy keyboard and sing. Awesome kid withminimal attention span:) Need a female time between 3:30 and 5