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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Washington . 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 Bass Guitar
I truly believe music should be a fun and rewarding experience. It brings me great joy seeing my students progress in their musical abilities. I encourage students to explore their talents and discover what it is they love about their instrument. If students wants to compose and write music I encourage and help them. If students have a recital or a performance coming up, we will take time to fully prepare for the gig, wether it is a talent show or competition. Read More
Instruments: Piano Cello Double Bass Keyboard
Together we will create a custom lesson plan including things like scales, etudes, solos, excerpts, and covers. I like to direct students to play scales and etudes with drones that can be found online or from an app. and can offer many more helpful practice techniques. I can teach classical bass, piano, and cello, as well as pop/rock bass, piano, cello, or vocal performance. I also teach music composition, performing and arranging covers, and can coach any instrument for specific performances. Read More
Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard
My work encompasses classical lied accompaniment, sonata-duo, piano trio, and collaborations with dancers. I am a Collaborative Piano Fellow at The Aspen Summer Music Festival and Fall Island Vocal Arts Seminar. My other summer engagements have included The Collaborative Piano Institute, Domaine Forget International Music Festival, and Todi Music Academy. Notable performance engagements include projects with Johns Hopkins University Peabody Opera and Todi Music Academy. I am a graduate of Johns Hopkins University of Peabody conservatory, where I obtained duo Masters in Collaborative Piano and Piano Performance, and Graduate diploma in Vocal Accompanying. Read More
Instruments: Piano Clarinet
It is very important that each student is comfortable with their playing ability and progression. I like to set realistic goals when it comes to performing and practicing. No matter the level and ability I always encourage that a student is excited and determined about their progress. It makes a big difference with the teacher and student. Creating that bond with the student is very beneficial. It is my duty to have students leaving inspired, confident and excited! Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet
I am a driven teaching artist that enjoys teaching music as an art to students of all ages. With my experiences, I apply many styles to my line of teaching to ensure each student reaches his/her potential in a postively progressing way. I graduated from Frostburg State University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Music Business and Arts Management, along with studies in Music Education in order to receive my Teaching Certificate. Read More
Instruments: Piano Organ
Every student is different, and every student has a different level of ability, interests, etc. I find it's important to be mindful of what each student needs at any given moment in their musical journey. Part of this involves asking vital questions and assessing each student's innate musicality before proceeding with materials. Some kids are very precocious are best suited for materials intended for adult beginners. Sometimes students who are seniors feel very fulfilled by learning fundamental skills with simplified showtune melodies. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone Flute Recorder Piccolo Music Keyboard
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
Tokyo Japan because that's where the international beatbox and loop station communities' Headquarters have recently relocated to!
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
Teaching and therapist!
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Singing, rapping, and playing Drill and Riddim onto my loop station are my favorite.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
Traverse flute was always my first, because my childhood church teacher introduced the world flute aka "recorder" to us.
I started watching beatbox and tabletop live looping videos in 2018 and instantly told myself "I need to take all Vocals seriously".
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I chose a Bachelor of Arts in Music because I knew as far back as high school that I would be a Musician in some capacity.
I chose a Masters in Education and Leadership because I also knew in my high school time that I wanted to teach in all capacities.
Mix those 2 together and you get my dream career of Music and Education!
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I use Alfred, Hal Leonard, YouTube, Spotify, IMSLP, and other sheet music I find on the internet. I generally require a well-rounded approach of aural mastery besides relying on sheet music.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
In sequential order:
1) Introductory SEL / socio-emotional learning / check-in to see if everything is alright.
2) Any questions/comments/concerns since our prior lesson.
3) Demonstrate homework assignment from prior lesson and I clarify musical misunderstandings, reteach, praise the positive, etc.
4) I introduce new objective/skill(s) with ongoing checks for understanding / asking questions.
5) Assign new homework for next time.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
I think the hardest thing to master on traverse flute is multitasking big breath support with finger / technique control. Also, it is more difficult to add expressive characteristics besides the technical aspects.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I was very lucky to have highly effective musical instructors from K-12. They demonstrated not only how to perform music, but how to effectively teach it to others.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I am most proud of getting to network with influential musicians across the globe from over 20 different countries. This includes attending international, national, state, and regional music performance and education conventions.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
No, but eternal shoutout to my parents for (still) supporting me in my musical and educational endeavors!
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I chose the traverse flute because my incoming middle school band would not accept world flute / recorder, so the band director suggested I come into his office one day and try the flute. It was one of the best decisions of my life.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
I firmly believe in Quality over quantity! Use a metronome and tuner app to be most effective, in my opinion. It’s never a race, begin slowly.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
1) Is your child a good listener?
2) Will your child complete their assigned homework?
3) Are your child’s needs outside of music being met, so they can fully focus during the lesson?
When will I start to see results?
Some learners demonstrate results by the end of the first lesson, some demonstrate results after a few lessons. It depends on the objective taught, such as how to place fingers versus performing a full scale up and down.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
High school immediately!
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Yvonne
My 11 year old has a passion for music. She wants lessons on the piano which she has never played and the alto saxophone which she has been playing for a year.
Mary
I would like to arrange piano lessons for my soon to be 6 year old daughter. I play, but due to my schedule, I am unable to do lessons on a consistent basis.
Ellie
I have two young children (4 and 5) who are interested in taking piano lessons. I may also be interested in adult lessons. We have a piano in our house. Thanks!