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Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Music Keyboard
I have enjoyed playing, singing and accompanying vocally and on piano, organ and keyboard since the age of 7. I have both Choir and Solo vocal experience as well as played piano and organ for Churches and special performances. I have trained choirs and soloist and taught singing lessons for more than 10 years. I also have trained praise dancers and trained, accompanied instrumentally and toured an All City Children's Choir throughout Tarrant County for many years. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I am a composer who plays several instruments, and my primary instrument is piano. From 2010 to 2012, I was a full-time,self-employed piano tutor serving the Paris, TX area, with several loyal clients. What makes me stand out as an educator are two things: 1. My strong personal conviction that anything may be taught to anyone, provided that there is a willingness to learn, and that the educator is able to effectively break down the given subject into its logical components, and 2. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I have three areas of emphasis in my teaching: provide the student with a balanced repertoire, demand correct technique, and require a solid foundation in music theory. I will provide my students with opportunities to participate in recitals, festivals, contests, and state theory exams. Students are given clear and precise instruction at each weekly lesson as to what they should accomplish in their practice sessions during the week for the succeeding week. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I am a lover of music that has always enjoyed sharing it with others. I have been involved in musical activities all through since grade school. I graduated with a Master of Music Arts with a specialty in teaching from Texas Woman's University so I could better share my love of music. I have also been in one choir or another over the years. I sang with the Denton Community Chorus, Nairobi Concert Choir and had the privilege of performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City with the Texas Woman's University Concert Choir. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Bass Guitar Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
After thirty years I still love to play and talk about music! I've added more instruments to my skillset over the years just so I can write and create more music out of my home studio. I just released my first album, Influenced, in 2017 and for the first time will be performing music from the album at Denton Arts & Jazz! My first professional music job out of high school was in the Army band where I spent four years playing my trumpet and seeing the world. Read More
Instruments: Piano Flute Piccolo
I have had a passion for both music and education for as long as I can remember, and private lesson instruction has been the best way for me to put those to use. I have almost 20 years of experience on the flute, including a bachelor's degree in Flute Performance from Olivet Nazarene University and a master's in music theory from the University of North Texas. In that time, I was given many leadership opportunities including flute choir president and marching band head drum major, allowing me to begin to hone my skills as an educator. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar
Throughout college I have taught freelance to different students. I have helped peers study and work through new pieces.I maintained a private student schedule while also continuing my education. I have been playing guitar and piano for years and am well versed in many different styles Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet Oboe
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I started playing clarinet because the private sax teacher I had during high school insisted that I learn. I'm glad I did. I'm not as accomplished on clarinet as I am on sax and oboe but I can hold my own on most pieces. If you want to improve your technique as a woodwind player, I highly recommend learning clarinet. I chose oboe while in the military because I wanted to get promoted. In the army at the time, oboe was a shortage instrument and saxophone was not so I started taking oboe lessons. I had no idea I would fall in love with the instrument.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Music did not run in the family I grew up in. I'm the only one of five children that play any instrument. My sister begged my parents for a clarinet then it sat under her bed for 3 months. My father used to say, "The only thing I can play is the radio." My children on the other hand are very musical. One of my daughters took guitar lessons for a while and was very good. Her teacher would end up staying an extra 30 minutes many times because he loved teaching her. As I mentioned in an earlier post my son Ruben is very good.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
As a military musician I was already being paid to play but I think the defining moment came when I saw friend's band performing in Germany. My friends R&B group was better than anything I had ever heard. I grew up near Atlanctic city and have heard awsome casino bands. My friends band was better. At that moment I sarted getting involve in different groups. When I retired from the army I started finding places to play. Within a couple of years I had work myself up to playing 5 and 6 nights a week.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
If I weren't a musician I would be a carpenter. I think carpenters are one the greatest professions around. Being able to take wood and build a house is an amazing thing to me. Then you have the specialist like cabinet makers. I met a master carpenter from Ireland many years ago, he made the most amazing cabinet with hand carved features with Teak panels. I love everything about carpentry, the smell of the different woods. The sanding, the staining, look of the grain. I guess making a woodwind instrument like an oboe, clarinet, or bassoon would kind of be like a master carpenter.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I have several favorites, I don't think anyone has just one favorite style unless they are the most boring person in history. I guess my first favorite to play would be R&B because that's what I grew up listening to. Next would be Jazz just because there are so many directions to go in. When I was around 28 years old I rented to movie Black Orpheus. Ever since watching that movie I have been in love with old Brazilian music. I'm talking about Jobim, Bonfa, Gilberto era Bossa Nova music. The genres I have mentioned are timeless. Every time I perform this music heads turn and start to nod to the beat.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I have several dream pieces of music I wish to perform. All of them would be to test my abilities. The first piece I would love to master and perform is by Yellowjackets, the piece is called "Out of Town." It's like a modern Bebop tune. Another piece is by Michael Franks call "You Belong to Me." It's not hard technically but its a Bossa Nova which is one of my favorite styles of music. Joshua Redman has a piece a called Hide and Seek. It's a just a blues progression but he wrote a Kick-A melody that would take me a few weeks to learn. On oboe one of my favorite pieces is Trios Pieces for Woodwind quintet. It just very challenging for oboe I love it1
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