Jesse W
5.0
(2)
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, R&B, Gospel, Funk, Hip Hop, Spirituals, Reggae, Soul
Jesse W
5.0
(2)
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, R&B, Gospel, Funk, Hip Hop, Spirituals, Reggae, Soul
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 5-80
TOWSON STATE UNVERSITY 3.8 GPA Masters degree in Music Education 2002-2012 THE NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Classes in jazz theory, ear training, and private instrumental instruction Private lessons with Cecil McBee, famous Jazz Bassist Spring Semester of 1992 BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY, Waltham, MA 3.4 GPA Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude in Sociology and Music with highest honors in Music Performance 1991
Mr. Williamson has been a music teacher for Baltimore City Public Schools for over 25 years. He has taught all levels preK-12 general music, chorus and instrumental music (band/orchestra).
In addition to teaching in the public schools, Mr. Jesse W. has been playing guitar and bass professionally in the local funk band Tha Funkahol-x, and has performed for audiences with George Clinton and the P-Funk All-Stars. In undergraduate school, he studied composition and arrangement with Ricky Ford, internationally acclaimed jazz saxophonist, at Brandeis, and performed in the Brandeis Jazz Ensemble under his direction. He Currently studies piano under world-renowned concert pianist Reynaldo Reyes at Towson University. Piano instruction can be given in Mr. Jesse W.'s private studio in Parkville on a Yamaha Grand piano, or in the student's home.
CHERRY HILL EMS, Baltimore City, General Music 3-8 COPPIN ACADEMY H.S., Baltimore City, Band/Chorus 9-12 9/17-6/20 ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Baltimore CityInstrumental/Vocal music teacher K-8 9/04-6/16 FRANCIS SCOTT KEY ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher 1-8 9/02-6/04 SINCLAIR LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher 9/98-6/02 THURGOOD MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher 9/96-6/98 BETH TFILOH SUMMER CAMP, Pikesville, Maryland Music Teacher summer 1997/1998 THE CHARLES CARROLL OF CARROLLTON SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher K-8 9/95 to 6/96 HARLEM PARK SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher K-5, long-term substitute 1/95 to 6/95 Instructional Intern in 4th & 5th grade self-contained classes 3/93 to 6/94
For beginning students who are children, I typically start with John W. Shaum piano course. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Other methods I use: Czerny, Essential Elements, Hannon, Rubank, Suzuki, Kodaly.
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. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs.
Tyler Stromberg
Jesse is very patient and encouraging! Our son is really enjoying working with him.
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