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Instruments: Piano
Everyone learns differently, so I tailor my lessons to meet the needs and goals of each individual. In any case, regular practice and lessons are crucial to success. I encourage the parents of young students to be involved in their kids' progress to help establish good habits. With adults, it's all about developing a regular practice schedule that they can stick to realistic goals. I like to spend lesson time addressing at least 2 pieces of music, some sort of technical skill, and occasionally incorporating games and listening exercises. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums
The way I teach is about showing the student "the dance" of drums. The exercises and rudiments they practice are the movements in a dance. For example, with Punk drums the movements need to be mastered and played fast so the student will have to practice to get the movements up to speed instead of focusing on the beat. With Pop drums the movements need to be comfortable but precise as the student learns the importance of a metronome and how to relate to it by thinking of it as a member of the band. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard
I will always push my students at the pace in which I believe they can handle. This means that this will change according to learning styles and motivation or lack of motivation shown to me. I will always give you all the tools I was employed to have as a student so that you will become the very best musician possible. I will always be available for questions and ideas that you would like to run across me. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet
Hello! My name is Wes, and I am a multi-woodwind instrumentalist based out of Long Beach, CA. I attended California State University, Long Beach for my master's degree, and The Ohio State University for my bachelor's. Though I am mostly seen playing a saxophone, I am classically trained on clarinet, flute and even oboe! I play a wide variety of styles of music, from jazz to pop, and perform and record with big bands, small jazz groups, pit orchestras, and much more! Read More
Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Keyboard
I treat each student individually. Everyone has their own pace of learning and their own capabilities. I cater my lessons towards their needs. It is important as so they can have a successful learning experience and development. I also like to learn about what kind of music they like and I find the music they want to learn at their skill level. I usually incorporate several different genres into the lessons that they desire to learn, including Pop, Musical Theatre, Film Music, and even world music. Read More
Instruments: Piano
For all students from beginners to adults I use Alfred's Piano books as they are very transparent and easy to follow. I also strongly believe that even beginner students as early as 4 can learn scales and chords even though many teachers don't introduce such things until they reach an older age and have more experience. It is very apparent to me that many teachers under estimate how truly brilliant children are and how they can soak up material much more quickly at a younger age. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Viola Mandolin Keyboard
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
For jazz piano: I believe it takes work and exploration to develops one's unique style of performing and arranging. Jazz is an improvisatory art form. I encourage all my jazz pianists to explore and try all genres of jazz and arranging.
For classical pianists: About the perfection of the technique and picking the repertoire that best suits the body type and personality. I don't think all classical pianists need to bang out Liszt. I prefer to teach my pianists to find their own voice of expression.
For musical theatre artists: Requires great versatility to master all styles of singing, acting and dance.
For opera students: To truly master all periods of classical music and diction (Italian, French and German).
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Piano: Alfred, LCM and repertoire
Voice: Standard repertoire all genres,
Violin: All For Strings, Fiddler's Fake Book, Suzuki
Theory: LCM all grades
Methodology is too extensive to list here so I will just say I model each method I use to the individual needs and unique genre studies of the student. Each student is different and each student's goals are unique. I take in mind personal learning styles and teach a comprehensive approach that gets results for any student I teach. Lessons include methods, repertoire, theory, ear, history, health and more.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
Piano: scales/arpeggios, technique repertoire study, memorization, performance practice, theory/ear, music history
Voice: breath work, resonance (chest, head , falsetto), IPA/diction, repertoire, theory/ear, music history, performance
Violin: technique, bowing, repertoire, theory/ear music history performance practice.
Theory/Comp: All aspects of theory, classical and jazz theory, form and analysis, 4 part choral dictation, 20th century techniques, counterpoint, arranging, orchestration, modes etc.
Lessons are tailored to the goals and needs of each student.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I decided to pursue several degrees as I have varied specializations within the arts. I have Master of Music and Bachelor of Music degrees with double emphasis on piano and vocal performance. This allowed me to study all classical jazz piano repertoire, master harpsichord and organ for keyboard, perform concerti with orchestras, solo repertoire and chamber music. For voice I studied classical art song, opera, and have extensive background in musical theatre, Great American Songbook/jazz and pop-rock and Country stylings.
I also have extensive background in musicology and have a Fellowship from London College of Music. I have published several books and tend to write materials on mid century jazz/lounge/cocktail music.
I also have a degree in clinical hypnotherapy/music therapy and work with clients on the health of the body in prep for performance careers including breathwork, diet, yoga and techniques such as EFT, Feldenkreis, Alexander Technique and Reflexology. I work emotionally on programming the mind for success and have great experience in eliminating stage fright, test anxiety and low self esteem for my students.
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Cristina
I want to get my boyfriend piano lessons for his birthday and was wondering how much it would be. I'm planning on getting him a keyboard to practice on. Thank you.
Zack
I am interested in learning to play piano. I have no musical experience at all which makes me somewhat apprehensive about it, but I really would like to learn.
Lisa
I have two daughters one 10 and one 12. one plays piano and one plays guitar. I was looking for prices and was wondering what your availability is. Thank you