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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Voice lessons in Thousand Oaks . 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: Piano Voice
I'm a passionate instructor who loves working with students from all levels. However, my specialty lies in teaching advanced piano students. Due to the wide variety of experience in the piano teaching career, I have had the privilege of working with advanced piano students. I have had more than 10 years of teaching piano experience ranging from working with a privately owned Montessori school in Buena Park, CA. to working for a Music School, Brea. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard
I encourage my students to find and explain to me the techniques that are working for them once I have given any instruction. I want you to have a deep seeded understanding of the teachings which I am employing upon you. I will begin with basic music fundamentals for all my students and establish a scope of your knowledge and then move forward accordingly. For my piano students I will start with a beginning piano book and we will move forward as you progress. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
My teaching style is two part. Many teachers approach each student with the same routine and technique, and don't really listen to the issues the student has or wants to discuss. I listen to students' thoughts and observations, and address their issues and concerns specifically; as well as coming in with my own plan for what can be improved and how to go about achieving the students' goals and what needs to occur for improvement in my professional opinion. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Acoustic Guitar
Hey there! My name's Dave and I am very passionate about music and through my playing the goal for me has been to inspire people. I doubted my musical abilities and compared myself a lot to others and quit music on several seasons whether that be learning a difficult song or comparing myself to my role model musicians. A family friend inspired me to keep playing and since then I've been writing, performing, and working as a musician. Read More
Instruments: Voice
My approach to singing comes from the Bel Canto school of singing. Bel Canto is Italian for beautiful singing and while I was trained this way, I believe in meeting students at their vocal level and build from there. I dont subscribe to the one size fits all method because we all perceive our voices very differently. Throughout my university years, I had some teachers who got frustrated when they instructed me to sing a certain way that I could not understand and I never want my students to be confused or feel misunderstood during our lessons. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Djembe
I am strongly influenced by Latin American culture and that is why I have been learning all the traditional music from severals countries. I had played in numerous ensembles including: Cambamberos Colombian music ensemble (Brazil),Orquestra de Berimbaus Paraguassu (Brazil), Tambora female South American music (Brazil), Trio Acstico de las Americas (Brazil), Chacombo Afro-peruvian ensemble (LA), CalArts Salsa Band (LA). I had also played in several drumming ensembles, performing mostly in parades and shows including: Bloco Ilu Oba de Min (Brazil), CalArts Brazilian Drumming Ensemble (Los Angeles), Comparsa Medio Mundo Afro-Uruguayan tradicional drumming ensemble (Brazil), CalArts Brazilian Drumming Ensemble (LA), CalArts World Percussion ensemble (LA) One of my biggest passions is to perform in theater and circus productions. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Synthesizer Recorder Euphonium French Horn Music Keyboard
I began teaching private music lessons in college in 2003. I have been teaching lessons consistently for the last 10 years from my home studio, online, as well as traveling to the students' home. I find great pleasure in hearing a student's progress, that's why I encourage recording their practice and having a consistent practice schedule. I feel it is important to give positive reinforcement and feedback to students. I am always excited to bring on new students of many different age groups! I believe it is important to keep the lesson interesting to the student by incorporating music for technique but also songs that the student enjoys playing. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
A rigid daily practice schedule is imperative to a student's success. Practice on selected pieces and etudes is mandatory, but the student must work with exercises that improve agility, poise, position and accurate fingering. Before taking lessons each student should study their everyday schedule and determine the time of day (including Saturdays and Sundays)that is the most consistently uninterrupted time for one hour of practicing. Without practice, progress is slow and could lead to frustration and a discouraged spirit which is a deterrant to a proficient musician.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Interest and/or the desire to learn music could be detectable as early as age 4. Exposure is key. If a piano is in the home and played often, a child will naturally be curious and will want to be able to make the beautiful sounds they hear. If a piano is not in the home, the child may develop an interest through exposure during school hours or during after school care. Parents should be sure to keep an open ear for indicators of interest. If it is consistent, by all means start their lessons as soon as possible.
When will I start to see results?
Results could be visible as early as 3 months provided the student consistently practices each and every day for at least one hour. Missed or inconsistent practices results in a re-learning mode which slows progress. Parents are encouraged to guard weekly practices and lessons against interruptions which cause the student to be distracted. If distracted they have to start over, which wastes time. I spend a good deal of time during the first three months with basic music theory. This insures the grasping of music concepts and practical application.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
There are many. I am, however, most proud of my opportunities to work with several renowned musicians, choral and instrumental. It has indeed been a blessing to be trained by well-known pianists and choral directors in an education setting or through my music ministry with the Church. One very memorable highlight, if I had to choose one, would be my opportunity to perform with a choral group at Carnegie Hall in New York. This is good to share with my students as it instills in them the need for consistent practice, practice, practice. Carnegie Hall is conceivable!
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Keeping your eyes solely on the score was a challenge. Mastery of this skill is imperative if a student wants to play really well. It does, however, takes time, practice and patience to reach this level, but it is a skill that must be learned early. Thus, I teach this to my adult students but also include this practice with my younger students. The earlier the skill is mastered the better the student's progress. It gives me such joy when a student is excited that they mastered even a couple of measures of a song without looking at the score.
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