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Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Double Bass Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe
There's nothing better than seeing the face of a student light up when they've learned something I've showed them that they weren't able to play before. Music is my life, I've been playing drums for as long as I can remember - it all started on pots and pans. I'm very passionate about music and take it very seriously but I do like to have fun along the way. My father plays drums as well, that is what inspired and motivated me to play. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Ukulele Music
For piano lessons I generally prefer to use the Alfred curriculum, but am well versed in other options should the student already be accustomed to certain styles. I have assisted students with their Certificate of Merit completion, and worked several students through the entire Alfred curriculum, till they went on to achieve collegiate scholarship opportunities. As a voice teacher, I employ a Bel Canto technique, and specialize in a Musical Theater Style and Classical Background. Read More
Instruments: Piano
As with methods, I do not have one lesson style. My approach with a three year old is different than with a seventy year old. I am detailed in my critiques, but patient, positive, and creative with explanations. My goal is for the students to learn to love and appreciate music and for them to use it not as a short term goal, but as something they can live with and enjoy for the rest of their lives. I sets appropriate goals with recitals, festivals and examinations to both motivate and encourage students, ensuring that they have a positive experience. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Music Keyboard
I have advanced marching band/drumline experience, playing each different drum for multiple performances. I have performed in parades and football games, and competitively in settings like the Lucas Oil Stadium and Ross-Ade Stadium. Additionally, I am adept in concert/orchestral performance, having participated in large and small ensembles at Ball State University. I have also played for show choirs and broadway-style orchestra pits, giving me a wide range of abilities that are valuable to any musician. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Bass Guitar Synthesizer Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music
Of course, everything depends on what you, the student, want to learn! For younger students that are just starting, I've found the Accent on Achievement books to be very helpful in developing the basics of playing. From there, Classically-focused players would learn solo repertoire, Jazz-focused players would learn standards and improvisation, and all the other genres would begin to narrow down their appropriate fields. Adults are certainly welcome as well and I'd love to help them learn whatever they are interested in. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin
Few students get their position good and making a student confident. I talk to the student to work on their methods seriously like clapping the rhythm, going through the repertoire for their school and writing on down on music terms, fingerging, and listening. I go through my student for violin on looking at the posture of the instrument andthe bow. Most students quite because student have other plans and activities. Read More
Instruments: Piano Cello Keyboard
For beginners, I would first teach them the basic sitting and hand postures, basic note-reading, and basic music theories. After they know how to play piano in an appropriate posture, I would like them to start with Hanon piano exercises. I believe it is a great book to warm up the fingers and a great finger exercises for all levels of piano players. Other than those basic exercises, I would also like to introduce them to one to two simple pieces that are fun to play. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Synthesizer Music Keyboard
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I was 5 years old watching the ED Sullivan Show. The Jackson 5 were singing " I wat you back." My creativity was ignited with a passion I didn't understand. My grandmother walked in and saw me twitching and gyrating trying to dance and sing along. I told her I wanted to get in the TV. She laughed uncontrollably and said Oh baby you can't get in that TV" I looked in her eyes and said with a hint of defiance, ,,,I'm getting in that TV"
20 years later i I was on Soul Train in the TV....me and my grandmother laughed about me in the TV for years to come.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Mom Dad and grand parents are not as musical as I am. My kids can sing but they are creative in other ways - more fie arts,
My grand kids are another story - they inherited Nanas creative DNA - already have lead roles in Elementary school,
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
That's really a hard one. I love all types of artist and genres - from Benny Goodman, Tony Bennett Mary Mary, and Sly Stone - to Lady GaGa to Kendrick Lamar and Adel
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
3rd grade i sang Ben by Michael Jackson in a playground talent show - first time i heard people clap and shout! It was amazing!
4th grade sang in school choir for Christmas. Started playing piano and writing songs.
6th grade Clarinet
8th Drums
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
Music is in my heart but i have other creative endeavors. I recently wrote produced and directed a sit com pilot. My dream is to see it become a hit TV series
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I tried to be a probation officer, but it didn't work- i tried to make my fellow officers into a singing group.
I cant imagine that because i don't know anything else but creating - whether its for myself or for someone else.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I actually attended San Diego State University as a criminal justice major
I took a music theory class but got kicked out for challenging my professor about chords. 20 years later I taught a mater workshop - and took my gold and multi platinum records for show and tell.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I do something creative every day -
it's not what I do its who I am. I can play at a piano for 3 hours and loose myself, When I was writing songs in the studio we would be on lock out for 2 weeks at a time - working for 10 to 16 hours But it didn't seem like work...
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
It's really not hard if you love it. Once students become one with their creativity they love how it makes them feel practice becomes their best friend and performing is like getting gifts from Christmas.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I studies people who i admired. The Jackson 5 were my first observation singing
harmonizing and performing. I didn't know how they were doing it, i just tried to emulate what I saw and what made me feel good.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Eric Seats became a producer for Aaliah, 702, and Destiny's Child and he is now the drummer for Pattie Labell
Skyer Day songwriter did acting on disney
Joelle James Got signed to Chris Brown - won a Grammy for song Booed up
Anatalia Villaranda made it to the voice finals
Olivia Rodrigo is an iconic artist won Grammy tours the world
Anika is a songwriter for Kids Bop
Pam Olivia was a background singer for Rod Stewart
Shae Jones got signed to universal became a platinum songwriter
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
I recommend students practice according to their desired outcome.
Beginners 3 days week 30 minutes
Intermediate 4 days a week 30 minutes
Advanced 5 days a week 30 minutes minimum
Professional - Daily 1 hour minimum
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
By the time your child is 3 you will notice if they have a creative skill
If you offer it to them and they say yes
or if you notice they have a skill that needs to be developed
When will I start to see results?
After 6 -10 weeks you should see progress - if the student has a regular practice
schedule, Depending on the the students desired discipline of creativity
singing, songwriting, music producing
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
Absolutely! I wanted to play drums in my middle school marching band, the drama teacher said it was not a good idea, the band teacher said go for it and I became the first girl drummer on the drumline.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I felt like i could do it - Although piano was my first instrument and voice was my second, i also played clarinet and drums. I focused on voice and piano and mastered it so i could become a professional artist/ songwriter.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Helping student artist to achieve their DREAMS!!!
Writing for Same Script Different Cast for Whitney Houston and Debra Cox.
the song made it on Whitney's Greatest Hits CD.
I'm also proud of recording on the 1995 Panther Soundtrack and video which featured a song called Freedom,
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