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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Pleasanton . 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 Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Music Keyboard
We then set about drawing up a practice routine, specific to that student. The practice routine is a set of 3-5 exercises taken from my library music books that will each touch on an area or skill that the student needs to work on. The routine will end with a song or piece of music for the student to read and practice. The student will practice this routine daily and the following week the student and I will sit down and play through the routine together. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Organ Synthesizer
Hi, I am a pianist, composer, teacher, and multi-instrumentalist originally from upstate New York. I am passionate about all of the above, but I consider teaching to be the most immediately rewarding. In 2008 I completed my degree in music at the State University of New York in Fredonia. Shortly afterwards, I made a journey to the west coast and found a home in the SF bay area. I got involved in the vibrant music scene as quick as possible and played with as many different types of musicians as I could find. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin
I like to teach at the student's pace or what their parents have in mind. When I learned piano, my parents wanted me to learn at a high pace, and forced me to rush everything. As a result, I was able to play a lot of pieces, but the quality of the songs were not the best. I ended up slowing down and spent time to actually work on the tiny details of each song. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Double Bass
My style is to get students to start performing and playing songs, so that they maybe come as passionate about music as I am! I try to keep each student at paces they are comfortable with and set goals for each student to get to the next level. I tailor my instruction to inspire students to create and make music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Flute Drums Ukulele Recorder Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
My experience in teaching dates back to my time in college, where I coached a few music education majors on the flute. Since then, I have offered my expertise towards community flautists, Emeritus band flute players, and a wide range of percussion and flute students. I am committed to the advancement of my students and feel really encouraged to see them grow and change. From younger to older - beginning, intermediate, or advanced - I will always try my hardest to keep you engaged and moving forward. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I have over 15 years of teaching piano experience. I teach in my music studio. All my students have received good results from piano exams. I also have organized some piano competitions in my home town in California. I accompanied with violin students in exams and recitals. I also played for choir in church. I teach age 5 and above. My students grew with my teaching and entered in good college. They enjoy playing piano even after they grow up and I believe that will last for their whole life. Read More
Instruments: Piano Ukulele Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
I'd say my teaching style is first tailored to each individual student- their learning style, their genre interest, and their goals. Some student respond to more traditional classical structure, and some respond to improvisation as a way of learning musical concepts. What's exciting is finding out which style each student has, and always come back to the joy keeps them motivated. While I am flexible in this regard, I do have specific practice assignments and repetition exercises that are the work of learning an instrument. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I had a family member that inspired me. She was never classically trained, but she was able to learn and was passionate about playing the instrument. It was the wholesome love for music that I found very motivating.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
They are committed and excited to be working on their instrument. They don't have to be good, they just have to be committed to learning even a little a bit of the instrument.
When will I start to see results?
Everyone views results differently. With music, progress is just a little bit at a time, consistently. It could be finishing a hard piece you've been working on, or it could be being able to read a hard lick.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
The first couple instruments I played were because those were my only options. The latest ones I have played is because I learned them in school, and the ones I consistently play is because I genuinely enjoy playing them.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I took a lot of music education classes, but my degree is a Music BA. It gave me the ability to grow and learn outside of college.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
A teacher. I really enjoying helping and supporting others so that they can find their own passions even if it isn't music. I find it very gratifying.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Jazz is my favorite style because I find it be much more of a flexible genre than classical. It gives you the ability to have fun with music instead of being cut and dry.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Hal Leonard or Alfred are ones that I generally teach out of. I am alway willing to try new ones if it helps the student learn better.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Technicality of the slide and tongue together. Especially when it gets into the harder rhythms, you have to make sure your slide is in the correct position and the tongue is all lined up with that while keeping a good tone quality.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
When I first started, it was because I didn't want to play a woodwind anymore, but now I think it is one of the most gorgeous instruments to play.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I marched in Drum Corp, and still to this day that was the hardest and most accomplished I have ever felt performing. I strive one day to recreate that experience for others.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
My advice would be to practice slowly and consistently. Have patience with yourself. Rome was not built in a day, and neither will the piece you are working on get finished in 30 minutes.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
iFor me on my instrument it would be to warm up for 30 minutes. Then practice different variations of scale variations. From there practice the etude I've been working on and then a larger piece's section that I need work on.
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