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Instruments: Piano Drums
Seeing people pick up an instrument and learning to create music has always been really cool. I learned to play the drums at age 11, and after taking piano classes in high school, I went to Cal Poly Pomona to study music composition. It was during this time that I began providing lessons in both instruments to students of all ages. The best part for me is always that moment when it clicks with the student. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Banjo Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
So we study chords and rhythms, as they relate to the songs the client enjoys. I like to insert a five to ten minute practice before digging into the main lesson. This involves playing scales or running chord progressions or learning about, for example, the circle of 5ths or 4ths. I do teach more advanced levels, in which we learn how to substitute chords and arrange songs. I alwyas build goals into a program as it feels really good to achieve and move on to the next goal! Read More
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 Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar
This helps ensure that the student can thrive musically and in life. Also I do a lot of "visualizing" while teaching my students. Often, if they are struggling, I'll tell them to say something like, "I can do it" aloud a few times. I also have them close their eyes and really listen to me playing so they can visualize what it's like to play the chord or song before they even start to actually play. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Ukulele Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I am very fortunate to have worked with great teachers, who not only inspired me to play the guitar at a very high level but also to desire to pass on that knowledge to my students. I am very passionate about working with all my students. I strive to make every student comfortable, but gently nudge them to become the best musician they possibly can. I encourage students to get ready and perform on stage and in front of an audience as soon as possible. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Perhaps we could make up a new song with the note names. Or for example an older adult who is having memory problems for learning a new piece, but is very good at associating the sound of music with a feeling or image. Perhaps we could take the music in smaller chunks with an image association for each new musical chunk. It makes me very happy to watch each individual begin to understand and harness their own personal strengths during the learning process. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Saxophone Drums Mallet Percussion
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I went to Berklee school of music and learned the basic theory and history of music. I have studied privately and in those situations learned Orchestration and composition. I currently study with one of the greatest tenor saxophonists and a former band mate Gregory Tardy.
Having done much in the business of music I have come to know that degrees are only good for teaching. Usually the degrees are only good for the institution one studied in. A teaching degree in music has become somewhat of a low valued achievement. Unless you get your Doctorate. The state of music in the public school system has dwindled to an embarrassing amount of programs. I know may musicians with degrees who cannot find a teaching position. Whether they are performance or teaching degrees, the market for musicians has become smaller.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I practice for more than 4 hours a day and have done so for years.
I begin with long tones on the horns and then go to improvisation with mock ups and or etudes I write of my own. i also use the books mentioned for this instrument.
For drums I plays beats for as long as possible. All styles possible.
For guitar I usually practice picking exercises while doing scales slowly.
For trumpet many long tone just to loosen up my embouchure. The trumpet is the hardest of all the instruments. it takes more maintenance than most instruments.
Practicing any new phrase as slow as possible is my favorite exercise.
Composing is also a part of my practicing regimen.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
For drums I use Thomas Chapins independence methodolgy
For piano I use my own simple exercises for beginners. Once we progress I use Hanon, Bach and Chopin.
For improvisation and understanding the art of harmony I use several books.
Mark Levine the Jazz piano book. Along with transcriptions I have done or use from various books. I use these to analyse the melody and harmony.
For trumpet I use Arban's method. I also use transcriptions.
For tenor sax I use The Slominsky thesaurus and Jerry Bergonzi books volume 5 and 6.
For vibraphone I use my own technical exercises for 4 mallet technique.
For guitar I use chord pattern books and Mel Bays encyclopedia of guitar chords and scales.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Musicality.
Having a great technique is helpful, but being musical is always the main ingredient which separates the musician.
Once you learn to play an instrument well throwing out the technical expression is best. I have heard musicians who sing or play an instrument with very little technical ability make more music than the well schooled performers. I have heard mechanical performances on every instrument and every genre. When I hear a performance on an instrument that sings no matter how many or how few notes are coming out, then the music is clear. I remember walking through the halls of Julliard with a world renowned pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy and him pointing out the endless machine like performances. I've witnessed the same in Jazz concerts. But then it is a matter of perspective.
Musicality first and forever.
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