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Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion
I am a passionate musician and performer, and that passion is met with an equal passion for passing on the knowledge and inspiration I have had the opportunity to gain to others. I am a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky with degrees in Music Performance and Arts Administration and am now working on a Master of Music with a focus on jazz and world music at Northern Illinois University.I have had many invaluable opportunities so far in my life, but a few that stand out include opportunities to study and perform overseas (West African Drumming in Ghana, Steel Pan in Trinidad) and opportunities to perform and work with artists such as Jeff Coffin, Bob Mintzer, Wycliffle Gordon, Brad Dutz, Chris Wabich, Liam Teague, and many others. 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 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 Clarinet
As a first step, I will focus on students to get good fundamental skills as much as we can. It is alway important for all of students to bring next level. So, I will use some etudes and scale books published in the lesson, and teach some my original practice methods. I usually suggest the repertoire students should learn but I am always flexible to teach what students want to learn so that students do not feel being forced to learn music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Organ
For a lesson, George generally plays along with the student where the student plays a solo part with the teacher adding a second part. He also uses CD recordings with an instrumental part added having the student follow the recording.When teaching a piece, I will often ask the student to sight read notes and break down a composition into sections. Sometimes, I will have the student play just the treble notes, then bass, before adding the parts together. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I am flexible and I adapt my method to the student. I like to start students out with learning scales right away. If you can learn the scales, it makes learning new songs so much easier. Plus, they are great excercise for building agility. I also like to use a book called "A Dozen a Day" which includes more excercies for building agility and helping students master more difficult levels of music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Double Bass Euphonium French Horn Tuba Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon
My teaching experience began in the fall of 2010, when I started my college career. Since then I have been teaching private lessons and have also taught in group homes. I encourage short, frequent practice sessions with a variety or repertoire to keep students motivated. I am always looking to bring on new students of all ages! Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Synthesizer Keyboard
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Concentrate on what needs the most work first. Then when those passages start to feel and sound better, work on making the entire piece flow well as a whole.
Warm up first. Always play scales, arpeggios, and technique exercises first. They help you to warm up before you play.
For beginning students, practice fifteen minutes a day. For more advanced beginning students, practice twenty to thirty minutes a day. For intermediate level students, practice thirty to sixty minutes a day. For advanced students, practice one to four hours a day.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
I only accept students five years old or older. Prior to five years old, there is two much risk of developing carpal tunnel and other issues. The student must be able to concentrate on one thing for five to ten minutes at a time before moving to the next topic. The student must be able to stay focused and sit still for thirty minutes. The student must have the patience to practice fifteen minutes a day three to five days a week. The student must have an interest in learning music themselves. I've found that if the student is not interested they will not learn or benefit much from instruction.
When will I start to see results?
How fast you see results is dependent on how much you practice. To become fluent at reading music, it generally takes about two years. It generally takes about two years to finish a typical piano method. After two years, you should be able to read music. From then, the challenge is to learn increasingly more difficult literature, increase your technical ability, and increase your virtuosity. So the answer is what results do you want to see? That will determine how long it will take to see results. You will see some results right away. However, music takes a lot of practice and most results do not come without some dedication.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I had a few different music teachers that inspired me. My first piano student gave me a strong foundation and love of music. My teacher in high school taught me the value of practice and how to stick to my goals and keep trying even when things are difficult. I had a few different college professors who gave me an even deeper understanding of music and taught me to appreciate different styles and even to find appreciation for music that I might not normally like. Pushing me outside my comfort zone has given me an outstanding appreciation and knowledge of music.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I did not choose my primary instrument. My parents chose it for me. I just happened to be an exceptional piano student at an early age. I was a child prodigy and played my first professional gig at the age of eleven.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Mary appeared on Rupam Sarmah’s Together in Peace album released in 2017; track was performed in New York’s Time Square for the United Nations’ International Day of Peace festivities; album went to #1 on Billboard’s Top World Music Albums chart
Mary’s band, Mary & The Immaculate Rejections was on the initial 2017 GRAMMY Ballot in several categories; Mary Lemanski is also listed for her song, “You’re My #1,” recorded by Mary & The Immaculate Rejections
Regional Semi-Finalist in the OurStage Warped Tour Competition 2015
Semi-Finalist in the Intel® Superstars Competition 2013
ASCAP Plus Award Recipient 2012
Song of the Year Contest 2012 - Suggested Artist - "Passage"
Regional Winner in Flavorpill's A Band Apart Competition 2011
Song of the Year Contest 2011 - Semi-Finalist - "Life Goes On"
Song of the Year Contest 2006 - Honorable Mention - "A Better Place"
Song of the Year Contest 2004 - Runner Up - "Fly Away"
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
No.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Technique and playing with emotion.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
No, I base which method books I choose on the student.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I generally warm up for the first 1/4 of the practice session. I then concentrate on any problem areas of pieces I have been working on. Finally I work on any new material I might have.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have a Bachelor of Science in Music & Business Administration. I started out as a Performance major, but changed to Music/Business because it is more practical.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I would love to perform any piece with an orchestra someday.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
If I was not a musician, I would probably be an actress or scientist.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I like to play pop, rock, blues, R&B and punk the most because I feel them the most.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I've always sung, so singing just came naturally. My mother wanted me to learn pipe organ, so I learned it. Synths and keyboards are just an natural extension of the piano.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My father was an exceptional pianist. I get my musical ability from him.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I think it was a gradual decision to be a professional musician, although my first gig was at age 11.
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