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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Livermore . 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
I have been teaching private voice for three years, and feel like I truly thrive when I'm sharing my knowlege of music and performance. At Colorado State University I taught a to wide range of students and styles from freshmen voice majors, choral conducting graduate students, theater majors, voice minors, and even a couple aspiring folk/country singers! I also taught a Fundamentals of Music Theory course to over 100 non-music majors, covering reading music, piano basics, intro to harmony, the physics of music and the psychology of music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Cello Keyboard
For beginner students I like to start them with basic principles such as how to properly hold the bow and how to properly sit with the cello. I like to use methods such as Suzuki to work on musicality, and Essential elements to work on basics. For intermediate I like to work with the Popper etudes and the Bach Cello Suites, I also add some of the more advanced Suzuki books. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Ukulele
I have taught music for over 10 years. I have had great success teaching Piano, Trumpet, Guitar, Ukulele and Trombone. Many of my students have studied with me for long periods, some for over 5 years! I have also studied with many of the best teachers in Music Education today. I have worked with some of the best conductors and musicians in the world and have gained valuable insight from my experiences. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
For beginners I will start with a reputable system of books, such as Hal Leonard or Alfred's, supplemented by my own worksheets and song selections that are relevant to the student. For more advanced students I will use my own open method, finding songs that the student is eager to play and reinforcing the theory and techniques that will enable the student to advance quickly. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Saxophone Flute Clarinet
I love seeing my students grow in their knowledge and appreciation of music! Excellence is rewarding, and I teach the process to get there from whatever level we begin. I use positive reinforcement and notice what the student is doing right. Then, I give critique and an action plan to improve performance. It feels good for the student and teacher when they learn the methods to break down what is currently difficult into smaller pieces so that it is both manageable and possible to go further than they thought. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
My teaching experience dates back to high school, when I tutored fellow students in Mathematics. I went on to teach music at UC Santa Cruz as a member of the music department, including teaching an original course I developed entitled "Sound, Listening, and Consciousness". My dissertation research included inquiries into cognition, learning, as well as educational methods and the ways that humans learn. I have given talks about this work, and consider myself to be an educational professional, as well as a pedagogue. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
They are committed and excited to be working on their instrument. They don't have to be good, they just have to be committed to learning even a little a bit of the instrument.
When will I start to see results?
Everyone views results differently. With music, progress is just a little bit at a time, consistently. It could be finishing a hard piece you've been working on, or it could be being able to read a hard lick.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
My advice would be to practice slowly and consistently. Have patience with yourself. Rome was not built in a day, and neither will the piece you are working on get finished in 30 minutes.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I had a family member that inspired me. She was never classically trained, but she was able to learn and was passionate about playing the instrument. It was the wholesome love for music that I found very motivating.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
When I first started, it was because I didn't want to play a woodwind anymore, but now I think it is one of the most gorgeous instruments to play.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I marched in Drum Corp, and still to this day that was the hardest and most accomplished I have ever felt performing. I strive one day to recreate that experience for others.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Technicality of the slide and tongue together. Especially when it gets into the harder rhythms, you have to make sure your slide is in the correct position and the tongue is all lined up with that while keeping a good tone quality.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Hal Leonard or Alfred are ones that I generally teach out of. I am alway willing to try new ones if it helps the student learn better.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
iFor me on my instrument it would be to warm up for 30 minutes. Then practice different variations of scale variations. From there practice the etude I've been working on and then a larger piece's section that I need work on.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I took a lot of music education classes, but my degree is a Music BA. It gave me the ability to grow and learn outside of college.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
A teacher. I really enjoying helping and supporting others so that they can find their own passions even if it isn't music. I find it very gratifying.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Jazz is my favorite style because I find it be much more of a flexible genre than classical. It gives you the ability to have fun with music instead of being cut and dry.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
The first couple instruments I played were because those were my only options. The latest ones I have played is because I learned them in school, and the ones I consistently play is because I genuinely enjoy playing them.
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Cities with Students
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