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Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Organ, Synthesizer
I love technical music theory and think that it is central to understanding music and playing any instrument. I also understand modern musical methods such as lead sheets, the Nashville number system, and rhythm sheets that are the backbone of pop, country, jazz, and modern church music. I can help you understand the basics and build on that to create a deep knowledge of music and how it works with your tastes and opportunities. Read More
Instruments: Piano, Keyboard
For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Faber Piano Adventures. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire. For adults, I start with the Faber Adult Series as well as 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. My teaching philosophy is to focus on listening first, which helps students learn to read music more effectively. Read More
Instruments: Piano, Organ, Synthesizer, Keyboard
Method books I use include:Alfred's,Faber, chord books, and student choices....30 mins child, 45 mins adult in your home......concentrating on method books,chords,fake book style reading,and songs that the students like....and using my 10 years experience to design a program that is geared toward the students needs. It is my goal to get each student to their goal in a timely manner. My experience as a real life musician will help those seeking a career in performance, teaching, and practice methods. Read More
Instruments: Piano
With the younger beginners (elementary school), I’m very, very energetic! I do my best to break it balanced; however, I strive to make the environment as fun and warm and welcoming as they would like. I pride myself on leaving every child eager to learn more! With the older beginners (middle school and high school), I keep in mind their personalities and methods of learning and processing the material, so the lesson is still warm, but more balanced in nature. Read More
Instruments: Piano, Organ, Synthesizer, Keyboard
I believe in teaching foundational skills or concepts in a way that allows students to use their individual preferred genres of music as the subject of study. I also like to use technology interactively to teach less-engaging concepts. Any form of progress is acknowledged and used as a stepping stone to the next level. Rapid changes in technology have caused a great impact in the effective delivery of teaching and training methods for learners and students of different learning styles. Read More
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