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Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard
I have been teaching students private voice and piano for 6 years. Encouraging a consistent schedule is one of the key points that I like to emphasize for younger and new students. This will help students progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I've found that a combination of different genre's, such as classical and modern day music, can help students enjoy the piano/voice and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. Read More
Instruments: Piano
For children under the age of 6, I start with Music for Little Mozart, which is a fantastic introduction to music and piano playing. For children older than 6, I generally start with Bastion's Piano Basics because the music is very engaging and the music gradually increases in difficulty. I also add in music outside the method book in order to provide music that interest them and to focus on specific challenges. Read More
Instruments: Piano
My teaching style is fairly methodical, as I have found some tactics to be reliable across the board. However, I also enjoy the beauty of personalized attention that comes with music lessons. I make efforts to keep an open, honest dialogue with my students regardless of age so I can hear what works and what doesn't for them. It feels so good for a teacher and a student when they reach that lightbulb moment together. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Organ Conga Music Keyboard Djembe Acoustic Guitar
For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Alfred Piano Basics. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to work from Czerny and introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
I prefer Piano Adventurers for the series I use to teach piano at all levels. Their series is clear and has the proper scope and sequence to teach all ages. I supplement that technique book with a book for finger independence. Hanon virtuoso exercises and scale. As far as my singing method books, I use an Italian technique for singing. The book I use often time is Vaccai. Mainly I use my ears to determine what the student needs to focus on. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Keyboard
My classes are structured into two parts: the first focuses on music theory, while the remainder is dedicated to playing the instrument. For beginner students, I typically use a combination of the James Bastien and Alfred's Basic methods during theory sessions. Depending on the student's chosen instrument, I supplement these lessons with additional practice materials tailored to their instrument. For adult students, I tailor lessons based on their personal interests, ensuring that the learning experience remains engaging, enjoyable, and aligned with their musical goals. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Double Bass Piccolo Oboe Bassoon Music Keyboard
The recording of each lesson gives students something to look forward to at the end of our session. Whether they think that they've done really poorly or extremely well, I encourage them to listen to themselves critically and prepare to share genuine feedback. Then we discuss both their strengths and the areas of opportunity for growth. This practice helps students progress over time. Eventually, they become more expressive, creative, confident, engaged and excited about learning and sharing their talents with others. Read More
Instruments: Piano
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Practice the hardest parts first, slowly. It's always tempting/easier to practice what we're comfortable with, but practicing what you already know, or can already do, does not allow you to grow and expand upon your abilities. In order to become comfortable with something, you have to allow yourself to be uncomfortable first. So practice the uncomfortable stuff, slowly, until it becomes comfortable. Then, move on to the next challenge, and watch yourself grow, develop, and get better!! This will also help grow your confidence as well, as you discover what you can handle and conquer.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
This is always a fine line to walk, but usually it comes down to two main things, concentration and focus. Piano is an instrument that truly can be learned by anyone (as long as you know your alphabet up to G). However, a lot of the learning process, especially in the beginning, requires having an attention span, and the ability to focus on what you're learning. If a child has the ability to concentrate on what they're doing without becoming too distracted (even if for just 15 or 20 minutes), a LOT can be accomplished. It's always our job as the teacher, to try to be engaging and keep things interesting, but the student must be able to stay focused as well. If they can do this, and also seem interested in learning as well, certainly there is much potential for them to go far!!
When will I start to see results?
This can vary widely from student to student. It also depends how much time you're putting in between lessons. Students that do very little between lessons, and/or are not practicing regularly, will typically take longer than the ones that put in more time and are practicing more consistently (it's always better to put in a few minutes daily, than practicing once every few days). Also, because a lot of the beginning stuff is based on repetition and memorization, some students just pick up on that faster than others, while others may need more time. But a consistent daily practice routine is always the best approach.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
By far, the one I gravitate towards the most would be Jazz. The melodies and chord changes (for many Jazz standards) are beautiful, intricate, and complex. Listening to a Jazz solo, in my opinion, is often times an incredible thing to witness, as you're literally hearing a composition being created on the spot, while at the same time working within a very concrete and specific structure (which is what makes it sound good). And then, when playing together in group settings, you also have the added benefit of communication, as musicians will feed off each other's ideas. It is very much a communal effort and to experience it live is simply irreplaceable.
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