Jack B
Instruments: Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Music
Styles: Classical, Musical Theater
Jack B
Instruments: Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Music
Styles:
Classical, Musical Theater
Where I Teach:
In Your Home
My Studio
Ages Taught: 5-80
ABOUT
Degrees / Training / Special Info:
Bachelor Degree: Wittenberg University
Awards:
2015 - Ohio Private College Instrumental Conductors Association Participant
2016 - Ohio Private College Instrumental Conductors Association Participant
2019 - Distinctly Bronze Participant
2023 - National Handbell Seminar Guest Performer
2023 - Austin Civic Orchestra Assistant Principal Percussionist
Overview:
I am a classically trained, working percussionist with a passion for bringing music to life. I graduated from Wittenberg University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in percussion performance and participated in multiple honors ensembles as principal percussionist while enrolled. I have performed professionally at a variety of events around Austin, Texas, including with the Austin Klezmer Band and the Austin Civic Orchestra. In my own music practices, I strive to be both technically skillful on all percussion instruments from the marimba to the snare drum to the cymbals and, yes, even to the triangle, as well as musically knowledgeable in order to manifest musical interpretations that are just as expressive as they are contextually appropriate.
EXPERIENCE
I began teaching in 2015 as a percussion mentor at an elementary school while in college. Upon graduation, I joined a community ensemble and taught masterclasses to community members on a variety of topics such as rhythm, musical interpretation, and stick control. I currently teach private percussion lessons both virtually and out of students homes, and I aspire to eventually have a home studio of my own that's large enough to teach out of as well. I recommend beginner students practice on a beginner educational bell set and either a high quality snare pad or full snare drum, however I recognize that securing quality instruments becomes difficult as students become more serious musicians. I work with my students to find practical, healthy solutions to the problems presented by the unique practice demands of percussion and don't push my students to go farther than they are interested in going.
METHODS USED
I tailor my methods to suit my students' unique musical needs and goals and adjust them overtime as the students' abilities grow. For beginners, we will work to develop a strong foundation in the basics of music such as instrument layouts, basic stick and mallet control, sheet music and rhythm reading, and playing in time. For more advanced students, we will focus on a variety of topics such as touch, tone color, interpretation, aural skills, music theory, score study, and musicianship. These are the elements that bring character, emotion, and expression to our music--what makes it so interesting to listen to! We will use a combination of method books such as Stick Control, General Percussion Methods, Method of Movement, Auxiliary Percussion vol 1, and more to develop the skills needed to achieve your musical goals in a way that is not overwhelming, but always challenging and fun.
LESSON STYLE
I strive to create a fun and challenging, yet comfortable environment for my students. We will always work on something that is engaging and challenging, but I will never give you music that's unattainable for your current level. Your goals will drive the direction of our lessons together. If you want to learn how to play snare drum solos, we can dive into snare drum technique. If you want to become a professional triangle player, I have plenty of triangle solos we can work on! You tell me where you want to go and I will help take you there. A core principle of my approach to music is there are plenty of wrong ways to play a piece, but there is no correct way. We will work together to develop your unique approach to both music and your instruments. No pair of hands are the same and every percussionist approaches their instruments in a different way. As we learn the techniques required to skillfully play our instruments, we will also be learning more about ourselves and what works best for us.
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