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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Northfield . 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
My methods are based in Suzuki as I am a strong believer that students musical capabilities can be developed regardless of their musical predispositions. For beginning students that have minimal background musical knowledge, I incorporate theory and aural skill trailing into the lessons to help the students learn to read their music and apply the theoretical and technical concepts learned in each class to the repertoire studied. Both my vocal and piano lessons typically focus on technique. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Viola Music Keyboard
Every student progresses at their own pace. So many factors will determine progress such as age, experience, instrument, and learning style. I do what is necessary to adapt to these different things to ensure my students are learning what is necessary, progressing, and still having fun all at the same time! I also ensure to incorporate music theory as part of my course as well so students are as well-rounded as possible. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard
I began teaching in college, when I began working with the Actors Training Center, a theatre training program for high school students in Wilmette. Since then, I developed my own studio of voice and piano students and now work at Allegro Music Center in Park Ridge as a piano and voice teacher. Through these experiences, I have learned about the importance of regular practice for new student. I try to listen closely to students' goals and interests to create a relationship that is mutually beneficial. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trombone
My main objective as an educator is to share my enthusiasm for music and develop a lifelong love for music in my students. I do not have one specific style of teaching because I believe it to be my job to cater my teaching style to the learning style of my students. Every student has different objectives and interests. I do my best to help students learn what they are interested in while insuring they develop excellent fundamentals on their instrument and a strong knowledge of music theory. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet Harp
Hello! My name is Tia J. and I am a professional music educator. I first discovered my passion for music when I started playing the harp at 7 years old and fell in love with teaching in 2006 when I first started teaching private music lessons. My priorities as a teacher revolve around tailoring instruction to help students achieve their individual goals, whether they are personal goals and/or closely tied to educational/ career goals. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet Music Keyboard
Balancing the radically different musical backgrounds of each student was difficult at first, but I have realized that the core struggles are universal. The solution for each roadblock typically revolved around the students attitude, rather than their approach. Once the student figured out what they truly wanted to learn and feel from music, they were able to set their mind to it and drastically improve. I sincerely enjoy helping the student find their voice and interests, rather than enforcing my own upon them. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
The student will learn music theory and of course also how to sing or play the piano. I always use a combination of what the student needs and also what the student wants to play.For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. Read More
Instruments: Piano
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
A child is ready to start lessons if they are expressing an interest in learning an instrument. Many parents want their child to play an instrument for a variety of reasons. But if the child is not interested there might be trouble getting them to practice. Children can get very distracted easily, so being able to focus and sit for thirty minutes for the lesson and for practicing is ideal.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
Growing up the instruments I mostly heard and saw people playing were string, brass, or percussion. My older brother played the violin. My other brother started playing piano but quit after a while. Initially I choose piano because my brother was playing. But as I started I really enjoyed playing the piano being inspired by my piano teachers. While I've tried to started learning another instrument (guitar) I just did not enjoy it enough to continue on to private lessons. I've always appreciated the love of playing the piano.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
There are some ways I have taught for practicing effectively. One way I tell my students if there are having difficulties is to practice hands separately. Sometimes the melody has a difficult rhythm or there are many chord changes. Playing the song in sections is another effective practice. Taking four measure bars of music to play ten times or more is helpful. Some students play songs to quickly then slow down when the more difficult part comes up. Telling them start the song at a slower tempo should help with practicing. If they can play with accuracy slower, then they will gradually play faster to get up to the appropriate speed.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
From when I started playing piano to when I stopped in high school, I had the same teacher Faith Gaskell. She made the lessons fun by having games and prizes for passing each song or scale. She encouraged me and kept me interested in piano and music. My teachers in college, Olga and Janice, have really inspired me when I felt like giving up and believing in me. They knew that I am talented and encouraged me in private lessons and in public performances. Also other musicians who play many instruments inspire me to keep playing.
When will I start to see results?
Results will be different for each student. Some students progress faster than others, but some take more time and practice. Slower progress is not a bad thing. I think that every lesson the student should be learning something new. For beginners, the students start learning how to play the notes on the piano before reading the music on the paper. Depending on how quick (and how much practicing) they pick it up results should be seen within the first few weeks. I assign at least one song from the lesson book each week.
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