Mage L  

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Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Showtunes, Latin Jazz, Swing, New Age, Soul, Punk, Avant-garde

I have been teaching not only music but other subjects such as computer science, mathematics, English, and social studies since I was in high school. I have served as a teaching assistant through graduate school and have taught in both private and classroom settings. I am comfortable with all ages. My goal is to balance a musical education with other elements such as self-confidence, focus, concentration, and of course fun! I think allowing the students to bring in music that they are are interested in learning empowers them to understand music in a more deeper level, but at the same time I like to teach the fundamentals such as music theory, ear training, and technique along with the way.

Piano Marvel and Alfred's piano methods are a great start for all ages as they have books that are geared toward both younger and older beginners. For guitar and bass there are various Hal Leonard books that work well; one thing that I try to do with guitar and bass students is encourage them to know what note they are playing and to eventually read music notation if they are curious and interested in it. Not every student is going to fit with every curricular method out there, so I be sure to tailor the lessons to the particular student as an individual. Eventually students move on to material from the Royal Conservatory of Music.