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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Los Altos . 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
Both passionate and laid back, ambitious and realistic, I have found great success through having an open mind and grateful spirit in this crazy music business. My friends and colleagues have described me as consistently positive, easy to get to know, and warm hearted. I hold two degrees in vocal performance, and consider the countless hours I've spent teaching in the studio and performing on stage to be my greatest assets. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard
For piano the first part of the lesson is always technique (like doing push ups and running laps before u get on the court or field). Scales, Hanon, arpeggios etc... Then working on reading music and learning repertoire. Also fun parts, which depend on the student. Fun parts could be learning chord progressions of their favorite songs or writing their own music, or learning an cool jazz or rock jam song, learning how to be comfortable improvising, jamming with others etc.. Read More
Instruments: Piano Organ
I try my very best to avoid criticism, encourage curiosity, and open doors at every lesson. Constant criticism can put a permanent damper on a student's love of music. Exploration can lead to a lifetime of enjoyment! In the Photo Gallery above, the first pic is of David, age 6-1/2, playing organ for the first time. He has been watching me play during a church service, so I offered to show him a few things. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Musically, I have been involved in just about every activity you can think of! Although I spend the majority of my time on jazz piano, I have accompanied choirs, played baritone in marching bands, played guitar in rock bands, played bass in funk bands... I like to think that my wide array of experience allows me to cater to a variety of learning styles. In terms of education, I have been working in early childhood and music schools for more than 8 years, teaching children as young as 2 and as old as 20. Read More
Instruments: Piano Oboe
What I feel the most rewarding of teaching is to see my students grow musically and develop a passion for music. "Consistent" and "productive" practice are the key points I emphasize for all the students. I personally believe that being able to "see the result" can help students gain confidence about their potential so students will be eager to challenge more in order to accomplish a higher level. In order to promote effectiveness, it is essentially important that students understand what to improve and what the best method is for practice. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
I can accompany the student with the guitar or piano. For beginners in piano, I will typically begin with the Faber workbook. If they have their own workbook that they would like to work from, I will work with that. I teach Circle of Fifths as an early tool to cultivate an understanding of harmonic language, and make it as simple and easy as possible, until the basics become engrained. 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: Trumpet
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Practice slowly and thoughtfully, and never mindlessly go through the motions. Don't let small mistakes pass you by--stop and fix them. In our day to day practice it can be frustrating because we often can't hear any improvements that might be happening. It is crucial to stay positive and engaged: making small improvements every day will turn into substantial, meaningful improvements over longer periods of time.
It is also paramount to constantly hear "the ideal sound" in our heads. Every time you play something, whether it's a fundamental exercise or a concerto, you should be hearing the best sound you can imagine in your head, and be constantly striving to match it.
When will I start to see results?
Improving one's musicianship requires patience and perseverance. One of the frustrating things about music is that it is difficult to hear our own progress from day to day. However, if you're practicing intelligently and diligently, the improvement is happening, even if you don't notice it. It is important to trust the process, and not let one rough day get you down. Trust your teacher, keep practicing, and the improvement will be there. A fun way to measure this is to record yourself practicing something, and then record it again in 3 months and compare--if you put in the time, you'll notice the difference.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I was fortunate to have two great teachers during my formative years that provided me with great inspiration. One was my high school band director, and the other was my middle and high school private trumpet teacher. They were "old school," and they were tough on me, but they both instilled in me a great passion for music, as well as the ever-important idea that we must always serve the music. It is easy to get caught up in the vanity of making music--trying to impress our friends and colleagues, trying to show off--but at the end of the day we must always be trying to communicate with each other. This is the essence of music, no matter the style, genre, or culture.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I chose the trumpet because my Dad used to play it and I thought it looked cool. Such is the reasoning of a 9 year old. Fortunately, from the first day I played a note on trumpet I loved it. It's going on 20 years now since I began playing, and I still marvel at being able to make music. The trumpet is a wonderful and versatile instrument. We can soar over the band or orchestra, playing dramatic and powerful themes. But we can also play sensitively and beautifully, singing out beautiful melodies. And we can play any style of music we can think of, so there is never a shortage of creative outlets and new pursuits.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
Mahler's 2nd Symphony, which is probably my favorite piece of all time. I first fell in love with orchestral music early in high school, when I joined my local youth orchestra. As a trumpet player new to orchestral music, I quickly discovered Mahler, who is a favorite composer to brass players everywhere. His music is epic, and the brass parts are amazing. Every conceivable emotion and character happens in a Mahler symphony, and the expressive possibilities are endless. This is especially true of his 2nd--it is 5 movements, around an hour and twenty minutes long, and is as powerful and impactful as any piece of music can be.
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Cities with Students
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