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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Laguna Niguel . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Synthesizer Recorder Euphonium French Horn Music Keyboard
For the younger beginning students, I usually start with Alfred's Beginning Piano Series. Once the student has a grasp of the fundementals, I will begin introducing major and minor scales as well as solo repertoire. For my adult students I will see their level of ability and musical interests, find appropriate material based on their taste and formulate the lesson to include fun stuff as well as build proper mechanics. For my horn lessons depending on the skill level I being with Essential Elements or the Arban book and build from there incorporating solos of the greats, and songs that they want to learn to play. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
The best plan is to always make room for fun as much as possible, because the harsh reality of practice can be a downer. I emphasize learning with the interest of the student in mind. It is best to be enthusiastic, but I make sure to see where the energy level of the student is to term the approach for the session. I give helpful reminders of learning techniques to stay motivated in between lessons. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Saxophone Bass Guitar Organ Acoustic Guitar
My love for music started at the age of 7 when my mom enrolled me in a piano lesson. I continuously played the piano and there was a point that I also studied the organ to be able to play as an organist in our church. When I was in high school, my interest shifted towards guitar because of the surge of battle of the bands and I luckily became part of our high school band as a lead guitarist. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga
I have always loved music. I write and create music everyday. When I graduated high school I earned a band scholarship which allowed me to play in many different genres of music. I played in Big Jazz bands, Small Jazz combos, and pit orchestras. I toured with the Pittsburg State University Jazz Band and played timpani and snare for The Pittsburg State University Syphonic band. All four years. Fast Forward, in 2001 I placed an original piece of music in a film called "Punks". Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Organ Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Djembe
I am a professional musician with 15 years of experience, performing at the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Studio 54 and all around the world. As an educator, I've taught K-12 for the last seven years, focusing on modern band instruments like guitar, bass, drums and keyboard. My curriculum at school is inspired by School of Rock, the movie, and focuses on teaching students the instrumetns and music of the modern rock band. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard
I'm a passionate musician that has over 25 years of professional experience in the music industry. I was born and raised into four generations of gospel singing back in Arkansas. My professional career began as a backup vocalist and keyboardist for Prince back in 1999. I recorded countless studio material such as "Rave n2 the Joy Fantastic" and "Musicology" and toured the world with him for over 17 years. Since then, I've produced music for artists such as Eminem, Dr Dre, and Eric Bent just to name a few. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums
I am a people person. During my time as a Finance professional I worked with many different types of people and it was my job to help them learn and understand and how certain " market " forces work as it pertains to their life and their goals. I look at teaching music in the same way. Everyone has their own idea of what they want to do with music and where they want to go. Read More
Instruments: Violin Music
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Actually it does! My great grandfather began to teach himself the violin and performing on the radio in the last century. I'm especially proud of this, given my interest in both music and history.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I've recently gotten into teaching myself the guitar. Another string instrument, so some principles are similar, but there is still enough to keep me learning for awhile. I've had a desire to learn guitar for awhile but never got a chance to purchase one until recently.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Romantic Era music is my favorite because that music is where I believe the violin's abilities shine brightly. This era of music opened the door to numerous styles and music unique compared to previous eras.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I'd love to perform Smetna's "Vltava" (The Moldau) the literal "flow" and beauty of the music is immaculate. I was hooked to this piece since the first time I've heard it performed.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
Preferably something within the fields of history. History is another passion of mine, next to music and performing of course. I enjoyed learning history in school and for awhile thought about pursuing a career in it.
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 Bachelor of Arts in Music. I chose this degree because of wide application of it. This degree is more broad than a performance or education degree, which leaves options and avenues for my future to be numerous.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I practice in three parts. Scales and their variations I play first. Etudes I play next to practice specific playing methods and styles. Then I work on specific repertoire, a solo piece and other music of my choosing that I want to play. These parts range from 30 minutes to two hours each depending on the day.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
For beginners, specific books are the best at teaching violin functionality. Hal Leonard and Suzuki are the two that I began with, and they helped me immensely as a beginner.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
My favorite moments were performing concerts in an orchestra. Hearing the appreciation from the audience is what makes the hard work so worth it for me. My desire to make someone happy with my music is what I am most proud of.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
This is a tricky question to answer. I felt like I was drawn to the violin the moment I heard it played on TV when I was a child. It may have been the romanticism that oozed from the violin. The song-like sound that it produced. I only knew that I wanted to learn how to play and have been at it for 17 years.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My first violin teacher inspired me the most. To this day I've spent most of my performance career learning under her guidance. She pushed me to improve and to want to play. I had the desire to be a good performer and she gave me that drive and motivation to keep working towards it.
When will I start to see results?
Results to me is not an appropriate word. As musicians we are constantly improving even after we take lessons. A better word would be improvement, and this all depends on the pace at which you learn. Learning to play an instrument effectively takes years for most, and lots of time and commitment. Improvement is constantly happening and all depends on how much you desire to learn and how much you are willing to learn.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If they show a willingness and noticeable desire to learn an instrument then they are immediately ready! You must ask your child if they really want to learn an instrument. See if they are willing to learn before committing to purchasing an instrument, materials and setting up lessons.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Patience and a relaxed state of mind is key for effective practicing. Frustration is common when something is not sounding right or if you cannot play something correctly. If one finds themselves frustrated, take a break. Drink some water, take deep breaths, get up and walk around until you are relaxed enough to continue. Results won't happen immediately, so keep at it !
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
It felt like something I've wanted to do since I began. It was a gradual decision but this is something I've done for years. Music is what I know best and achieving a career in it has been my goal for most of my life.
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