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Instruments: Piano
However, I consider these method books as merely one of the tools of my teaching (very often, I do not follow exactly the order/content of the book, but design my own lesson plan using the aid of the book) - Because I believe I am responsible for most of the teaching, not the book. I also occasionally provide supplementary repertoire, as well as incorporating a limited amount of rote teaching. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Ukulele Mandolin Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I approach teaching in a way that encourages students to learn at a pace that's comfortable for them. Since the lessons are one -on-one, there is no need to keep up with a herd like you're in school. So I try to give a healthy balance of goals that are attainable only if the student practices and reviewing material from the past to see what has been retained while also showing how certain musical material is not like riding a bike... you will forget without some upkeep. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Ukulele Recorder Music Acoustic Guitar
My teaching experience comes from my experiences and lessons from my previous private teachers. During my 10 years of lessons I learned that importance of a regularly maintained practice schedule leads to the most effective practice sessions. I try to encourage students of all ages to seek out music that they find enjoyable and I do what i can to shape my lessons to make learning the music exciting. I try to anticipate a students need. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
My primary goal as a teacher is to develop a love of music within the students. I'm more interested in developing Artists than I am developing "Performers". Perfection is not something that I aspire to as an Artist. Sometimes perfection, and striving for impeccable technique can become on of the biggest hinderances for a Musician to truly embody the stage, and show their passion. While I do have a focus on technique, I tend to find it within the student through their artistry, and I try to allow for that artistry to be the catalyst. Read More
Instruments: Piano Flute Piccolo
For beginning students, I place a large emphasis on the fundamentals i.e. scales, chord progressions etc. I also start them on solo pieces and like them to choose the pieces they are working on. I believe that if they choose their repertoire then they will have greater love and enthusiasm for the music. I also encourage them to push beyond what they think they can do. I work hard to match my teaching style to the needs of each and every student. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I said yes. I started lesson at 6 with a local teacher that would come around to all the kids in my neighborhood. I took lesson for 6 years and then went on to explore sports. At 18 I went back to my guitar and relearned by myself all the lessons I had gone through. I also started taking lesson at a local music store and I attended the college of San Mateo and took 4 semesters of Theory and musicianship. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard
For every piano student they will learn theory/ ear training, technique (scales, finger exercises etc..)reading (Sight reading and reading music), and then fun part. Fun part is different for each student and depends on what kind of music they like and also what skills they want to strengthen. It could be learning to sing and play a song at the same time. Or how to jam with others. Or writing their own song. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Music
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
No it does not. I am the first one.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
Since I started laying my hands on my first saxophone.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I would have been a Chef. Cooking is a journey between creativity and flavors, in which everything is possible. It also has many similarities to the world of music in that is has a lot of creativity to it.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
My favorite Style is jazz music, swing to bebop and everything in that box that we call Jazz!
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I began to study the piano in order to better understand music and have a more complete approach to improvisation. I discovered then that I really likes writing. In the future, I would like to study Bass Clarinet and The Drums.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
My Music Degree is in Jazz Music and Modern Music. I also studied Piano and Composition.
I have always played live since I was 16. I first played Rock music and then Funk and R & B music. Later I fell in love with swing and jazz and all its contaminations.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I love all Jazz standards and all Originals. In particular the songs of Theolonius Monk and W.Shorter. I love the tradition, it is very difficult to choose just one thing, every author has something I would like to learn or have, both from a compositional and a soloist point of view.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
The daily practice is directly proportional to the level of the student and their interest and end towards the music and the instrument.
A student starting from scratch or one who plays as a hobby should practice at least one hour a day every day or six days a week.
An intermediate student should practice at least two to three hours a day.
The higher the level, the more hours are needed to practice.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I chose the saxophone because I was fascinated by the sound, I listened to Sonny Rollins and I wanted to play like him.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Honestly, there have been many goals achieved, always with so much effort and much study. For all the stages of my life, from when I was 16 I started playing music.
I remember the Concerts in Siena jazz, when I was a student, in a Big band with Paolo Fresù and Enrico Rava.
Or my first Master Classes with Eddie Enderson, Bob Franceschini. Or the emotion of being a guest on the stage during a concert by my Maestro, Barend Middelhoff, with whom I graduated in Bologna.
I remember the emotion during the presentation of my first album in various jazz festivals in Europe, as a composer and leader, the squares were full of people, who had come to listen to my compositions in silence. I also remember the embarrassment of my first autograph.
Honestly, The only thing that comes to mind is
"Well now, what can I learn? What the next goal or the next project!"
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
It always depends on the type of student I have in front of me. For the technique, for example, I draw from classical music and after having given the usual exercises for the study of the scales, I prefer to give the sonata of Bach to develop the technique, and the cleaning of the sound.
Then I always add just one of Charlie Parker's pieces for jazz and swing language.
The study of the piano and ear training are equally important. There is definitely no book but so much music to listen to and learn. However, during each lesson, I provide teaching materials to supplement the lessons and help the student at home in his practice
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
One of the most hardest things is definitely to set the student on the right track from the start if they start from scratch.
Producing the first sound can be frustrating, and the student can get discouraged right away.
But if the student listens to so many records and has in mind an idea of the sound or a model to follow, then all the difficulties will be overcome. Listening is essential.
The teacher also serves to guide the student in this phase.
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