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When learning a new instrument, there are many areas of focus students can lose themselves in. The branches of music education are winding and endless. They stem from previously held music knowledge and outstretch toward the genres that inspire. My teaching philosophy is to primarily teach what my student is interested in learning. With many lesson-providers, motivation to keep playing (“practicing”) and learning can often times dissipate when their student starts to feel bored or overwhelmed with a particular element of learning their instrument. As I see it, part of my job as an instructor, is to tailor my teaching approach to the individual. If the student remains intrigued and excited by the instrument and the type of music they are learning to play then they will stick with it and succeed.
Private lessons provide on-going motivation with the opportunity to develop discipline. They are engaging, tailored to each individual, and provide a chance to have questions answered on-the-spot. Private lessons enhance the experience of cultivating your or your child's musical talents and skills. In our lessons you or your child will be encouraged to draw out a song’s feeling and to consider the message and expression. I also teach my students how to teach themselves, so that they’ll have the capacity to continue growing with their musical ability beyond the conclusion of our instructional time together.
What I Teach
GUITAR (various types) and ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR:
GUITAR (various types) and ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR:
Basic Instrument Tech, Construction, and Background: Types of guitars. Parts of the instrument(s). Stringing and string removal. Tuning methods. History of the instrument(s).
Theory: Chords (open and barre chords. Beginning level jazz and inversion chords.) Modes, scales, and arpeggios. Standard notation sight reading (using Hal Leonard's "Guitar Method" books, grade 1 and 2).
Playing: Various genres (of the student’s choice). Play by ear and/or tablature. Play by sight-reading standard notation (up to intermediate level). Picking techniques (both finger-picking and plectrum picking; various approaches). Rhythm guitar (strumming)). Lead guitar (solo/melody lines).
Theory: Chords (open and barre chords. Beginning level jazz and inversion chords.) Modes, scales, and arpeggios. Standard notation sight reading (using Hal Leonard's "Guitar Method" books, grade 1 and 2).
Playing: Various genres (of the student’s choice). Play by ear and/or tablature. Play by sight-reading standard notation (up to intermediate level). Picking techniques (both finger-picking and plectrum picking; various approaches). Rhythm guitar (strumming)). Lead guitar (solo/melody lines).
PIANO:
Basic Instrument Tech, Construction, and Background: Types of pianos. How the function. Maintenance. History of the instrument.
Course Option I: Alfred's Basic Piano Library Courses Packs
- "Prep Course for the Young Beginner" For ages 4 -9. 4 books (Lesson, Theory, Technique, and Note-Speller)
- Level 1A: 4 books (Lesson, Theory, Technique, and Note-Speller)
- Level 1B: 5 books (Lesson, Theory, Technique, Note speller, and Recital)
- Level 2: 4 books (Lesson, Theory, Technique, and Note-Speller)
- Level 3: 4 books (Lesson, Theory, Technique, and Note-Speller)
- Level 4: 7 books (Lesson, Theory, Technique, Note-Speller, Recital, and Top Hits Solos )
Course Option 2: Faber Piano Adventures
-Primer: 4 books (Lesson, Technique & Artistry, Theory, and Performance)
- Level 1: 4 books (Lesson, Technique & Artistry, Theory, and Performance)
- Level 2A: 4 books (Lesson, Technique & Artistry, Theory, and Performance)
- Level 2B: 4 books (Lesson, Technique & Artistry, Theory, and Performance)
- Level 3A: 4 books (Lesson, Technique & Artistry, Theory, and Performance)
Course Option I: Alfred's Basic Piano Library Courses Packs
- "Prep Course for the Young Beginner" For ages 4 -9. 4 books (Lesson, Theory, Technique, and Note-Speller)
- Level 1A: 4 books (Lesson, Theory, Technique, and Note-Speller)
- Level 1B: 5 books (Lesson, Theory, Technique, Note speller, and Recital)
- Level 2: 4 books (Lesson, Theory, Technique, and Note-Speller)
- Level 3: 4 books (Lesson, Theory, Technique, and Note-Speller)
- Level 4: 7 books (Lesson, Theory, Technique, Note-Speller, Recital, and Top Hits Solos )
Course Option 2: Faber Piano Adventures
-Primer: 4 books (Lesson, Technique & Artistry, Theory, and Performance)
- Level 1: 4 books (Lesson, Technique & Artistry, Theory, and Performance)
- Level 2A: 4 books (Lesson, Technique & Artistry, Theory, and Performance)
- Level 2B: 4 books (Lesson, Technique & Artistry, Theory, and Performance)
- Level 3A: 4 books (Lesson, Technique & Artistry, Theory, and Performance)
* Piano Lessons are only offered at students' homes - NOT at String Lark Lessons studio.
ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR:
Basic Instrument Tech, Construction, and Background: Types of bass instruments. Parts of the instrument(s). Stringing and string removal. Tuning methods. History of the instrument(s).
Theory: Standard notation sight reading (using Hal Leonard's "Guitar Method" books, grade 1 and 2).
Playing: Various genres (of the student’s choice). Play by ear and/or tablature. Play by sight-reading standard notation (up to intermediate level). Technique(s). Solo line(s) versus back-up. Student learns by "covers" of tunes that interest them. Students learn how to create their own bass lines (both composed and improvised.)
Theory: Standard notation sight reading (using Hal Leonard's "Guitar Method" books, grade 1 and 2).
Playing: Various genres (of the student’s choice). Play by ear and/or tablature. Play by sight-reading standard notation (up to intermediate level). Technique(s). Solo line(s) versus back-up. Student learns by "covers" of tunes that interest them. Students learn how to create their own bass lines (both composed and improvised.)
UKULELE:
*Soprano (standard), Concert, and Tenor uke: tuning GCEA
*Baritone Uke: tuning EADG
*Baritone Uke: tuning EADG
Basic Instrument Tech, Construction, and Background: Types of guitars. Parts of the instrument(s). Stringing and string removal. Tuning methods. History of the instrument(s).
Theory: Chords (open and barre chords.) Scales and arpeggios. Standard notation sight reading (using Hal Leonard Ukulele Method Books and "Daily Ukulele" songbooks for each type of uke ).
Playing: Various genres (of the student’s choice). Play by ear and/or tablature. Play by sight-reading standard notation (up to intermediate level). Picking techniques (both finger- picking and plectrum picking; various approaches). Rhythm-uke (strumming). Lead-uke (solo/melody lines).
Theory: Chords (open and barre chords.) Scales and arpeggios. Standard notation sight reading (using Hal Leonard Ukulele Method Books and "Daily Ukulele" songbooks for each type of uke ).
Playing: Various genres (of the student’s choice). Play by ear and/or tablature. Play by sight-reading standard notation (up to intermediate level). Picking techniques (both finger- picking and plectrum picking; various approaches). Rhythm-uke (strumming). Lead-uke (solo/melody lines).
RE: GUITAR, PIANO, ELECTRIC BASS, AND UKE:
Life-Application: Discussions on topics such as:
1. Goal setting; what to do with your musical ability once attained – for hobby (open mics, garage bands, making recordings for fun and friends, the enjoyment of playing for self, etc.) or for professional practices (solo and band gigs, recordings for profit, concerts, competitions, etc.).
2. Practice approaches and practice routines.
3. Resources; books, recordings, and website recommendations for supplemental studies.
4. Branching out to and prep for additional schools/institutions/advanced instruction.
Life-Application: Discussions on topics such as:
1. Goal setting; what to do with your musical ability once attained – for hobby (open mics, garage bands, making recordings for fun and friends, the enjoyment of playing for self, etc.) or for professional practices (solo and band gigs, recordings for profit, concerts, competitions, etc.).
2. Practice approaches and practice routines.
3. Resources; books, recordings, and website recommendations for supplemental studies.
4. Branching out to and prep for additional schools/institutions/advanced instruction.
