Alan Cross Music Lessons
About
Alan has strong skills in classical and jazz. He seeks to make his students good players of music and can help them develop improvisational skills. Alan is good with all ages.
Specialties
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
Student has instrument
Interested musical styles
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Alan is trained in classical and jazz. He has studied piano for twenty eight years and has taught for 19. Alan also leads as a pianist at his church in Santa Clara and has worked as a jazz pianist, piano accompanist, music director, and worship leader.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$44for half hour, $64for fourty five minutes, $88 for hour.
How did you get started teaching?
Alan was encouraged to teach by his teachers. He began teaching during and after Concordia University. After graduating he developed teaching while working as music director at Aliso Viejo Lutheran Church of the Cross. After working as a music director and teaching for five years, Alan moved to Northern California and has been teaching in Saratoga since. Alan specilizes in classical, jazz, blues, and pop. He has developed teaching skills, a good ear, and strong assessment skills./p>
What types of students have you worked with?
Alan works well with those seeking to enjoy music, develop skills, and wanting to do their best. Alan is good at slowly helping students develop good practice, technique, and a musical ear.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Finding a good teacher with good playing skills is important. A teacher should have a good ear. I try to be encouraging and do work with my students to develop good practice routines. With a young beginner, the practicing may only be 15-20min/day but as they keep at it the practice time will increase to 45/60 min per day or more. Making sure the student and teacher work well and are motivated is important.