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Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Music Keyboard
I work with my students at the level and pace that they are comfortably happy. We all come to music and music lessons for different reasons. My work is to honor that space and demonstrate that making music is an option for anyone who wants it, regardless of any perceived “barriers” in place. I am currently learning and researching models of Universal Design for Learning. I apply as many techniques as possible to engage with students and make the music both cognitively appropriate and musically enjoyable. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Ukulele Recorder Music Acoustic Guitar
My teaching experience comes from my experiences and lessons from my previous private teachers. During my 10 years of lessons I learned that importance of a regularly maintained practice schedule leads to the most effective practice sessions. I try to encourage students of all ages to seek out music that they find enjoyable and I do what i can to shape my lessons to make learning the music exciting. I try to anticipate a students need. Read More
Instruments: Piano Organ
I love forming partnerships with my students. When we work together, we begin to speak the same language and work toward your goals in a positive way. You will have an opportunity to play music from various styles and musical periods. There is no predestined path here. I tried that when I was in my 20's, and learned very quickly that every student is different. Everyone's paths diverged, and all those notes I had taken to plan ahead for the next six months didn't work at all. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trombone
I learned my fundamentals as a musician from my musician mother who is a vocalist and childhood piano teachers she set me up with from ages 4-12. At the age of 12, I picked up the trombone in the school instrumental program. I continued to play in school bands throughout my education and in high school, I was set up with a private trombone instructor. Throughout high school and college Ive studied with professional trombonists: Don Kennelly - SF Opera Bass Trombone, Dave Martell, David Taylor - New York, and Doug Beavers and John Gove. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trombone Euphonium Tuba Keyboard
I have been playing trombone since I was 10 years old and I haven't stopped since. I am involved in various groups throughout the SF Bay Area and I have experience in playing many different styles of music ranging from classical, RB, salsa, Latin Jazz, Jazz, rock, and many more. I have been teaching for about 3 years and I have been teaching at San Jose State University as a Jazz Big Band instructor. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
For beginning students I start with breathing. I ask the student if there's anything they're interested in learning and by the third lesson have chosen something for them to sing. In an hour long lesson there is typically a half hour warm up to introduce new concepts and reinforce old ones. The second half is spent working on music and utilizing the concepts we have just discussed. Read More
Instruments: Piano Keyboard
When teaching piano I always start with this question: "Why are you taking piano lessons?". The answer is very important to me because it gives me an idea of how to approach the lessons. There are many different reasons for taking lessons and both student and teacher need to be clear on what purpose the lessons will serve. No matter the level I will always focus on playing in a relaxed and natural manner. Read More
Instruments: Cello
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
This was something I knew I was going to be ever since I started playing the instrument. Even at such a young age, there was no doubt that this was the only thing I could be.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Romantic period of classical music. It still features the structure and tonality of previous genres, but creative enough to readily break these rules. It's in my opinion the best balance of structure and expressiveness.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
A chef, for sure. I took up cooking as a way to pay my way through music school, and it was useful to me having a useful second skill.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I've finished writing my first full cello sonata. It is currently circulating in competitions around the world, and has already received positive feedback, and a semi finalist award.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Absolutely not. I'm particularly against the Suzuki method. "Methods" put students in a box, and by it's very nature it is a one dimensional way of exposing a student to the tools they need for the instrument. This is why a good teacher is so valuable. A great teacher can observe the students style, strengths, and weaknesses, and give personally tailored objectives to improve weaknesses and emphasize strengths.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I always found it a deep shame that Brahms never wrote a fully fledged cello concerto. My goal one day is to write such a piece as Brahms may have done, and perform it live with a symphony. I think I could die a happy man if that were to come to pass.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have a Bachelors of Fine Arts in cello performance and music theory. I originally wanted to be strictly performance (after I narrowed down the ten or twelve majors that I wanted to pursue in college), but I became so fascinated with music theory and had a passion for composition, so I decided to do both for my undergraduate.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The bow. No competition. Anyone can learn distances on a fingerboard. It takes a true master to have your bow arm be able to produce any sound you could want and possibly imagine.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I started playing cello because my middle school orchestra had no cellos. A lovely local cellist volunteered to give me lessons to teach me the basics, and I fell in love immediately.
When will I start to see results?
This is probably a frustrating answer to, but it really depends. You get out of the instrument what you put into it. A serious commitment will produce higher quality results faster, and the inverse is true
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
First of all, and I cannot stress this enough, they need to show an interest. Too may colleagues I have met have went through music school hating it because they were forced into it by their parents. Introduce them to the instrument and the music first, and if they are interested, then proceed with lessons. I dont think age matters nearly as much as this.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Effective practice requires first and foremost honesty. It requires the ability to identify a mistake, and the ability to say to oneself "no, this could be better." Without these fundamentals, practice is essentially worthless.
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