About
Now serving Rancho Santa Margarita (guitar) and anywhere online.
Trained by top international artists, and having international performance experience myself, I have been teaching guitar of all styles (mainly classical) since high school to beginners through advanced students on and off for over 50 years. Classical Guitar is my specialty. I love helping beginners realize they can really do it. And I really love helping advanced players and performers polish their musicianship and artistry, and bring out their true passion in their playing. I was a winner of the Young Musicians Foundation Competition when I was very young, I gave my first performance to a large audience of about 3,000 people when I was 10, then when I was 15 I performed Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez with an orchestra in front of about 6,000 people! I have made a number of CDs, and have toured much of the world performing on cruise ships. I am giving interviews now, for a few serious students for private lessons in Rancho Santa Margarita. Beginners are welcome but must have their own guitar. Please check out my website at TinturinMusic.com. I have been a long-time member of the Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC) and the American String Teachers' Association (ASTA). Hope to meet you soon.
Helping people achieve their musical goals, and accomplishing things far beyond what they ever dreamed possible. I have fun teaching and keep it fun for my students.
Specialties
Musical styles
Guitar style
Has instrument
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First, I show the student how to properly hold the instrument, and how to hold their body and their arms and hands and fingers. Maybe we then learn a chord or two. Then note reading and rhythm.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
About 50 years of teaching experience, including about 54 years of performing experience.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$75 per 1 hour lesson.
Studio Teaching Policies on TinturinMusic.com for details regarding scheduling and make-up lessons. Shorter lessons are available if necessary.
How did you get started teaching?
I started by teaching friends who asked me, and loved every minute of it.
What types of students have you worked with?
Beginning (from age 10 up through seniors), to intermediate, to advanced, to ensembles and chamber music.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
When a student gets that "a-ha" moment, realizing they really CAN do it!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
We get many calls for music lessons, and we are often astonished that the only question we are asked is "How much do you charge?" While this may be a factor in choosing a teacher, there are other very important issues. If cost is the only criterion, and you choose a poorly trained or inexperienced teacher, you may be wasting your money and many years of your time developing bad habits and serious gaps in your training. Be sure to inquire about:
- Musical background and training
- How much teaching experience the teacher has had
- What style(s) of music he teaches
- What is her method or approach in teaching?
- Is he an experienced performer himself?
- Does she offer student recitals, and how often?
- Does he work well with children and/or adults?
- Does she train students in sight-reading, ear training, and especially, theory?
- Can he prepare students for competition, college, and careers in music?
One good way to evaluate a teacher's abilities is by seeing and hearing the results. Ask if you may attend one of her student recitals or workshops, or if he is a performer, go and hear him play. Then determine if this is where you (or your child) would like to be.
One last word of advice: If you want to learn to play the violin, don't go to a piano teacher, and vice versa. Although some teachers offer lessons on many different instruments, to get the best results, study with a teacher who specializes in the instrument that you want to learn, and can really play it well. Only they will know the specific techniques that will make your progress faster and easier.
And remember, as with anything, you get what you pay for. Never skimp on the quality of your or your child's education.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
See above.