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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Violin lessons in San Jose . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Violin Cello Viola Electric Violin Music
Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs.. Read More
Instruments: Violin Viola Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass
The approach to the violin with the orthodox method can be particularly frustrating. The technique is important but equally important is to develop the ability and taste of playing together right away. For this reason, regardless of the styles you want to deepen, I play as much as possible together with the student whether it is classical duets, folk songs or jazz. For the more advanced students a part of the study of the accompaniment is reserved as well as for soloists Calibrating the objectives based on the abilities of the age and the talent of the students is an attention that can avoid frustrations and lead everyone to the common goal of the musicians: to express and continuously improve. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Ukulele Recorder Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
Teaching is a passion of mine that I hope to further expand upon in my post-graduate educational studies. I do my best to provide a personalized lesson that is designed to suit a students playing style.I like to acknowledge a students accomplishments to help encourage their accomplishments. By acknowledging a students accomplishments it helps them thrive and eager to tackle further challenges both in music and their lives. I want my students to enjoy practicing and grow their love for their respective instruments. Read More
Instruments: Violin Cello Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Euphonium Music
I believe that the secret to becoming a talented musician is to love making music. I design my lessons around the needs and goals of the students, striving to have fun along the way. I understand and want my students to realize that making mistakes is a huge part of how we learn. My students and I have fun working through the challenges they face as they strive to become better every day. Read More
Instruments: Violin Viola Electric Violin Fiddle
My biggest hope for my students is that they come away from lessons with a love for music. Every student is a unique player with their own pace, set of hurdles, focus, and interests, and I am committed to tailoring my teaching approach to each individual student. It is important to me that each student progresses at a realistic pace for themselves, tries their best, and has fun with the music they are learning. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Viola Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I am a San Jose music instructor specializing in voice, songwriting, beginning-intermediate guitar, piano and violin. I have extensive training and experience in music, theater and dance, on and off stage - I have written and recorded albums and live performances, I know what works and what doesn't. It's my objective to cultivate a healthy sense of artistry in my students and inspire the same in everyone who is interested. Read More
Instruments: Violin Viola
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
Since I was in elementary school, all I could think about was playing music. I wasn't very good at school because of that, I didn't have a motivation for that so as soon as I finished middle school I went to college for music.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
Every instrument is very special in its own way and I wish I have the time to learn to play all of them. So far I have learn how to play Violin, Viola, Piano (I learned in college), Guitar, Drums, Bass, Sax, Trombone.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
Playing J. S. Bach is a very relaxed experience for me.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I would probably be a pilot or a Luthier (instrument maker).
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I like many, Classical, pop, rock, jazz, folk.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have a Master Degree in Music Performance. Music is my life and I always like learning more stuff about it. The music world is huge and there is so much to learn.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
For me, I have to have a spot where I feel confortable. I set up a chair, music stand, water to drink and enough light to see my music. As every athlete, you always need to stretch before working out, so I have some stretches that I like to do for about 2-5min. Then I start warming up by playing scales and exercises for abou 30min. Then I take a Break for about 2 min before starting with repertoire for about 2 and a half hours, taking brakes as needed.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I have made hundreds of friends and trips through music, it is always a very special experience and it is always fun!
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Feeling confortable with it and been able to make a good sound out of it.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Nothing very specific. I used the Suzuki method for public schools for group lessons but I preffer the personalized method.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
As the majority of the Violists (A musician that plays Viola), I have started learning the violin. Then, I was introduced to the Viola by my former teacher and I fell in love with it. It has some of the characteristics from the violin and cello with a more sensitive tone and deeper feeling.
When will I start to see results?
If all the instructions are followed correctly, after each lesson!
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Whereas there is no age for a kid to start training for music, learning an instrument depends of the phisical development of each kid. Also, for me is very important that every student is willing to spend time on learning an instrument. It is not an easy task and someone that does not like it enough will find it even more difficult.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Be patient. Playing an instrument requires hours and hours of practice time. Be smart and know how long your body can handle a practice session (playing with pain is really bad so you should stop inmediately at first sign of it)
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
All musicians have a roll model. We all had/have a phase where we tried to copy another musician's playing. Although one always try to develop a personal way to play music.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My dad and his brother are musicians. They did't study music formally but they made part of their living by playing music. My dad was an elementary school teacher.
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