Kevin R
Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Electronic, Swing, Punk, Avant-garde
Kevin R
Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Electronic, Swing, Punk, Avant-garde
Where I Teach:
In Your Home
My Studio
Ages Taught: 10-80
ABOUT
Degrees / Training / Special Info:
MM, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Guitar BA, George Washington University, Music
Awards:
2015 - Gave U.S. premiere of Megaron Concerto by Nikita Koshkin. 2011 - Hosted a lecture/performance on Manuel Ponce's Sonatina Meridional at GWU. 2008 - Performed onstage at MusikFest with Dave Liebman and Maria Schneider. 2007-current - Played at various venues for concert engagements and gigs.
Overview:
Hailing from Philadelphia area, I grew up in a family of professional musicians. My diverse musical life has brought me to a number of stages: solo recitals, jazz big band, and electro-rock to name a few. While I love playing, I bring just as much passion to teaching, and love helping people of all ages achieve their goals and to help them find their way. Learning music is as much about the journey as the end goal, and I try to make that journey as fun and worthwhile as possible. I received my Masters in Music from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in Guitar Performance.
EXPERIENCE
My teaching experience is varied and puts the student's needs first. I have taught privately for the last 7 or 8 years, and can proudly say that every one of my students has learned a great deal. Providing consistent support and a positive attitude is my goal for every lesson, and I take the concerns of each student with the utmost sincerity. Having taught in both private and group environments, I have developed an ability to quickly convey important information in a way that every student will comprehend. I remember the feeling of being a new student and the growth I had, and have found that putting myself in the mind of any given student helps me see the path forward.
METHODS USED
For young children, consistency and fun are the name of the game. I like to use some simple materials and try to develop a love for the instrument and love for making music above all else. After a period of discovery and technical growth I will introduce material suitable for a recital performance. For young and older adults I like to take a more focused approach. Many students have an idea of what they would like to work on, and I am happy to help guide them to reach their goal. Even when there is no clear goal, I like to help a student find something to strive for.
LESSON STYLE
Helping a student develop his or her own musical voice is my ultimate goal, so crafting our lessons in a way that helps achieve this is how I approach teaching. I believe that students learn best in a nurturing environment where they can feel free to experiment and be free from judgment. I help students define a goal and work towards it in a relaxed but confident and consistent manner. This reflects my attitude towards teaching technique. I will never tell a student that they have to do technical things my way only, but stress the fundamentals of why working on this aspect of playing is important. Most importantly I strive to give a student the tools to improve their technique on their own.
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