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Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
I feel I explained a good amount of my teaching style in the last column. I really like to go with what the student will benefit from the most, not necessarily what is the cookie cutter "next step" I learned to play by trying things a couple levels above me and I loved it. I know not all students are the same, and sometimes the parents input is a big factor depending on if they are musicians themselves! Read More
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Recorder, Euphonium, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar
For beginning students depending on the instrument of choice, I use: (In no particular order) Standard of Excellence for Band Instruments, consistent with school best practice methods Piano Adventures by Nancy and Randall Faber, for consistency and technique development as well as decent solo repertoire for recitals Hal Leonard's Complete Guitar Course or Alfred, both are good sources. Rainbow Ukulele for younger students in elementary school plus a combination of supplemental materials I've gathered over the years. Read More
Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
At a very young age I was fascinated with hearing guitar solo's and listening to guitar parts by all the legends. Eventually after working with a classical guitar that my sister had, I purchased a Harmony guitar from a friend of my dad's (John "Hollywood" Bridgewater). Whenever I would meet musicians in school that played we would get together and trade licks. That eventually turned into me teaching all my guitar playing friends licks. Read More
Instruments: Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
I am passionate about students not only exploring musical styles but really understanding every aspect of the music they are learning, including the history of the musical style, the composers and the more well known performers. It is important to me that each student comprehends the details of each new piece they learn including, the specific fingering required, the details of the rhythms, dynamics and composer's directions and markings. I also encourage every student to explore various musical styles, even when they claim to have a special favorite, this way their music world is expanded. Read More
Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Bass Guitar
A graduate of California State University Fullerton's School of Music. I am a music educator with over 20 years experience in the classroom, studio,or as a coach. I have taught music at Elementary, Middle and High School. I have given lessons on various instruments from trumpet, trombone, tuba, saxophone, clarinet and flute, I have also been a guitar and bass player for over 20 years as well. I have played in rock bands, jazz bands and salsa bands. Read More
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