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Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard
As an instructor, my job is to give the student every opportunity possible to discover their passion for music. The first lesson is always about providing a safe relaxed tone and finding out where that student's progress is. Not establishing an accurate assessment of their progress can be very destructive because it could cause me to come off as either too demanding or condescending. Depending on what their level is, I will design a custom curriculum to bring their weaknesses to the same level as their strengths. Read More
Instruments: Piano, Trumpet
For many of my newbie beginners who are young in age I will approach them with two preferred methods for instrumental music. Those are Essential Elements and Accent on Achievement. These methods are great because they get the student playing right away, but still retain a slow and steady tragectory as to not overwhelm the student either. For my older students who may either be returning to music or even just starting out there are various adult beginner methods I use that go at a similar pace and keep the adult student interested. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba
Essential Elements book 1 and 2, Rubank Duets, Getchell, Aebersold Read More
Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Euphonium, Acoustic Guitar
I believe in being being honest and encouraging, allowing students the chance to struggle and fail in a safe environment, while stressing and correcting proper techniques. I encourage practicing a little almost every day of the week, and finding what fires you up about the instrument. I also make sure to take an interest in student's lives beyond music- people are busy, and I understand those pressures! Besides that, music can relate to many areas and disciplines in life, and one's own previous experiences offer many methods for greater understanding. Read More
Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Flute, Clarinet, Double Bass
Beginner Piano - I typically start out with Faber's Piano Adventures Series. Once they have grasped the reading of music, scales, and arpeggios I start branching out into a fundamental book such as Finger Power and we start working on songs that they find fun and interesting. Once we get into the grove I start teaching more in depth theory. Beginner Band/Orchestra - I typically start out with the method book that is used in your school district. Read More
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