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Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Djembe
I am passionate instructor who is fueled by seeing success in others. No other feeling is more fulfilling then seeing the growth of another human. I have been teaching private lessons in my own studio for about 8 years now. I've taught 7 marching bands and currently writing music for some with an emphasis in percussion. Currently pursuing a degree in Music Business at Northern Illinois University. I've participated in Drum Corp. tours such as Colts Drum & Bugle Corps ('13) and Phantom Regiment ('14-'16), and also marched 5 seasons of WGI with Cavaliers Indoor Percussion. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin
In my teaching methods, I focus on the correct positioning of both hands and the body as a whole. Freedom of play is important to me, which will help the student to develop technically and artistically. Over many years of experience working with beginners, I have developed my own methodology that enables rapid growth in the play, and my students show very good results already in the first year. An example of this is my student, who entered Manhattan School with a big scholarship after her first year of study performing a concert by D. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar
I love to teach my students the basic tools of what it takes to be a professional musician, whether or not they are into music as a hobby or as a serious profession. I currently play drums for the hit Broadway musical (non-union version) of Rock of Ages and when I'm not on the road; I'm teaching. I’m an avid columnist for Modern Drummer Magazine and I sing/play guitar for one of Chicago's best Nirvana tributes called Smells Like Nirvana. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Trombone Bass Guitar Recorder Euphonium French Horn Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
I am a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and loves showing that making music can be both rewarding and fun! I have a degree in Music Education from Illinois Wesleyan University, and I am on my last semester to get my Master's in Orchestral Conducting from Illinois State University. I have sung in numerous choir, played jazz and classical trumpet all through college, and have a burning interest in Music Theory and how it relates to playing. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard
Like most music teachers, my passions started with performing myself, and then using those experiences to educate my students. I have be a part of several operas, musicals, choirs, pop and Jazz ensembles, and each experience taught me tactics that I would not have learned anywhere else. I then paired my performing knowledge with my knowledge of education and with that I have successfully taught choirs, bands, vocal a capella ensembles, classrooms, musicals, pit orchestras and many many voice and piano students from ages 5-63! Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium Music Keyboard
Aside from becoming culturally educated and immersed in appreciation for the sheer beauty of life and the world around them, students involved in music are able to develop many basic life skills that are not always attained from sitting in a class reading from a textbook. My philosophy of Music Education is to not only teach students music, but to also provide them with the tools necessary to succeed in their lives whether or not they are interested in becoming professional musicians. Read More
Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer Keyboard
I started playing piano since I was 7. My dream was to be a church musician so I when to a college and graduated with a Bachelor of Church Music. My job title is a church pianist and church organist. It's been almost 30 years since I've been playing and teaching my skills to people. I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. Read More
Instruments: Piano
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I do use specific teaching books. When I started teaching piano I went with the books I used, the Alfred or Bastion book; they are good books I played from until high school. When I was in college, the music and piano teachers suggested looking at others books; other piano teachers preferred the Faber books because they had more challenging content and they're students were learned more and progressed at a faster pace with the Faber books more than students using the other books. Once I started using the Faber books I found this to be true.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
When I practice I have to be relaxed and calm. My hands and arms get tense when I have to play certain chords. After being relaxed, I start with a piece I like whether it is easy or a harder in difficulty. I go through the sections of the piece that I know I have problems and practice those parts. I use the method of practice small parts before playing the whole piece through. I take the repeats (if there are any). In between pieces I do technique. The scales, arpeggios, chord progressions are essential to practicing more important than learning the pieces. Then I go back to play other pieces, some that are not classical and more popular/fun (like Disney or Star Wars).
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
I've found when teaching is some things that are hard for me are easier for others. Students vary. Some like the challenges with playing a harder song and are excited when the accomplish the song. Others struggle with different things (chords or playing legato/staccato) and are just happy to get to the next song. When beginning piano some tough things to master are learning things like bass clef notes and playing hands together. But as they progress through the books and more challenging pieces the harder parts are keeping the same tempo throughout the piece, the scales and chords, changing hand positions/key changes.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I currently only have four students. I have had up to six students at one time. But none of my students have won awards or been selected for special honors that I know of. They have performed for the two recitals that I had at my house. They all performed exceptionally well in front of their families, even though they were a little bit nervous. I do not know if they will continue for a future career with music or piano or if they are just continue to play for enjoyment and fun. I would definitely encourage my students to enter a competition at school.
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