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I have been a musician almost my whole life, starting out as a singer in a children's church choir when I was five. I started playing cello in the fourth grade through the public school system in California. I am classically trained, but I love all different styles of music. One of my strengths as a string player is improvisation. I have played with many different pop, rock, and folk bands over the years and that's the kind of music I enjoy playing the most. I teach from age 8 up and while I love teaching all ages, I especially love teaching adult beginners. My personal philosophy is that it's never too late to learn! I currently work as a full-time Academic Librarian, and teach music on nights and weekends.
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I truly believe that if students are happy and enjoying what they play they will want to practice and sound better. I encourage students to try classical but we will dive into a more modern approach. Original compositions can also be a fun great way for students to want to practice. I also have a strong music theory and technology background to really make sure they are amazed by understanding the world of music.
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I am a very experienced music teacher. I teach all ages and teach and play all styles. In addition to teaching reading and conventional piano, I teach what most music teacher's don't - improvisation and playing by ear. This is not music that came from a printed page - it relies on the students ears and creativity. I believe without both aspects of learning - traditional music theory, reading and training, plus learning how to play from your heart and soul, and by ear - one is not a complete musician. I do not teach by one standard method. All students are unique and have different ways of learning and different interests. I am also an active performer playing every type of music. Lessons will be fun - especially if the student practices.
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For beginning students who are children, I typically start with a method book in order to introduce finger numbers and good technique. We build more and more skills as time progresses. Depending on the student, we may depart from the method book and learn more substantial songs; I'm very good with adapting to the skill levels and strengths of each student. With older students, since they generally have a better feel for what songs/composers they like, I will give them more freedom to choose their own songs and work with them from there. Overall, I am very flexible and can cater to each student with ease.
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My methods of teaching are teaching what and how to practice. The basic ingredients in music are scales and chords and space. I am a firm believer of playing with a rhythm section from the beginning. Because of this, I use devices such as playing with tracks, myself, and other people. I provide audio and visual examples using recordings and videos. It is a myth that, with music, you either have it or you don't. I recommend singing what you play; this is not about singing, it's about hearing pitch. An instrument is nothing but a tool to express what's in your mind or what's on your paper.
16 Years
Since We Started
41,456+
Happy Customers
10,769
Cities with Students
3,123
Teachers in Network
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