Marshal Sound
About
It's never too late to learn a musical instrument. I'm learning new musical instruments all the time.
I have over 20 years experience on my musical instruments and over 10 years teaching. Experience in classical, jazz, and pop/rock styles on these instruments.
If music is something you or your child enjoys give them music lessons. It teaches skills for self discipline and dedication. I focus on proper technique while keeping it entertaining.
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Able to read music
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I'll start just behind their ability to find bad habits and work to correct them.
Otherwise I start with the basics. How to hold the instrument. How to make a sound. The mechanics of the instrument and how to care and clean it.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I currently have an AA degree from St. Petersburg College which I've taken many music classes.
I also have decades of experience performing in the area as well as over 10 years experience teaching special education.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
For weekly lessons, $35 for an hour lesson.
How did you get started teaching?
I got started on teaching music when some much younger friends were asking me for help with their musical instrument. I gave them some tips on how to practice better. They later asked for lessons so they could learn how to practice.
What types of students have you worked with?
I worked with mostly middle school and high school students.
I have had plenty of adults wanting to learn a new instrument too.
Outside of teaching music I also teach special education.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
A teacher is going to teach technique. Boring but necessary.
A student will want to play something fun. Fun but you're not learning the instrument.
A good teacher will make time for both technique and fun or make the boring parts fun.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
How is the teacher going to teach the student. Are you going to respond positively to their teaching methods?