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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Orange . 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 Guitar Trombone Drums Synthesizer Ukulele Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
I approach teaching in layers. Step one leads to step two, we cant skip steps! I find it important that for beginners we follow this structure. More advanced students will be on a case by case basis in regards to where we start. I emphasize imprivisation in every lesson weather it be on drums, piano or trombone. Playing music right off the top of your head, and in the moment is something you can't learn out of a book! Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
Lessons are custom depending on student goals and desired musical styles. Lessons begin at the piano with vocal warm-ups and vocalises for proper singing technique, followed by vocal exercises focusing on areas in need of strengthening. Time is also spent on breath work, posture, acting, language pronunciation and choreography, depending on the song/project. This is followed by working on pieces of music selected by both the student and I, tailored to the students needs and goals. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
My lessons will be made up of: 1) Custom exercises tailored to your needs and ability. 2) Understanding musical physiology. 3) Ear training. 4) Accessing a healthy technique that does not cause pain. 5) How to share emotion in your performance. 6) Finding your artistic personality. After the lessons you will get feedback from me and steps to practice on your own. I use a variety of teaching books and songs that students find most engaging. Read More
Instruments: Piano Flute
I believe one can grow as a musician at any age, expertise, and understanding. I do use printed method books for my students to guide them along the process (Hal Leonard, Rubank, Taffanael and Gaubert Bernstein to name a few) for the child, methods and scales will be assigned to teach proper technique and positioning. For the adult, depending on their interests, different types of reading music material will be introduced. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Latin Percussion
I'm a passionate and motivated instructor that loves to share the passion for music. I was always taught having fun and motivation to learn more and that's the only way I teach. In March 2015 I graduated from Los Angeles College of Music in Drums Performance and in August 2015 I got my artist visa for the U.S. due to my experience as a performer and my current projects in Los Angeles. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar
Music brings me a lot of joy, and I hope to impart that to my students! It takes time and effort to gain mastery of an instrument, but the resulting freedom and fulfillment of being able to play and enjoy music are more than worth it. It was during high school that I started to teach piano, and my love for teaching music has only grown since then. I love teaching students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Synthesizer Keyboard
My approach to teaching is very student-centric. I firmly believe that every student has unique talents and insights. I strive to find the right balance for every student, between their personal goals and what areas of opportunity for growth I see for them. It is my mission to help every student get the most out of every lesson, and leave knowing that they have discovered something new about themselves and their ability to connect with music. 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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