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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 Violin Viola
My goal is to show students the joy and benefit of music in our everyday lives. To enjoy your own music, you have to practice. Nothing is important than practice. Practice! Practice! Practice! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. To achieve certain progress, I always give some homework for practice and encourage to do it. Especially younger students, I encourage their parents check homework together. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar
Students are taught basic reading,fingering technique, and rote memorization, but are also encouraged to learn to play by ear. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. Read More
Instruments: Piano Organ Keyboard
For young beginning students most of the time I like to use John Thompson's ''Easiest piano course'' as a practicing book,for their hands position and finger velocity I use ''A Dozen a Day'' and also I introduce them to music notation,spelling and writing with various Theory books . For older and adult beginners I choose different books. I have my own customized methods to teach different age groups and personalities.The most important thing is that a music lesson should be fun, not a burden. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
For beginning piano students I recommend Alfred, John Thompson, or Piano Adventures books. (If you already have books that you have used on your own r with aother teacher, I am happy to use those as well!) Additionally, I will choose a recital piece applicable to their level that the student will work on for a few weeks/ months at a time to be performed at their first recital performance. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice
Michael T. Brown is a diverse performer, equally comfortable with everything from operatic literature to Scottish folk songs. On stage, he is regarded as a strong actor with a rich voice, and he is known for being a quick read. His opera roles have included Captain Fitzbattleaxe from Gilbert and Sullivan's Utopia Limited, Dr. Blind in Die Fledermaus, Monostatos in Magic Flute, Peterman in M. Choufleuri, and numerous chorus and supporting roles. Read More
Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard
I am a very friendly teacher who has lots of passion for teaching! I encourage my students to embrace their unique characters and treat them with care and love. my teaching style is to create a space for each individual student where they feel safe. I want my students to be able to express their frustrations, or express what they need me to change in my teaching style, or be able to experiment and have fun! Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard
I am a very dedicated, passionate, and hardworking instructor who loves to spread my love of music to students of all ages. In 2010, I graduated from the first degree granting Historically Black Institution, The Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Vocal Performances and a minor in piano performance. In 2018, I graduated from Morgan State University with a Masters of Arts in Music. As a musician, Performing around the world has been one of the greater experiences of my life. 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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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!
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.