About
Mission: Music has been one of the great gifts of my life. It has continuously been a source of joy, connection, and healing. My goal is to nurture a student's relationship to music by nurturing their innate creativity. There are endless ways to build a relationship with music: Want to learn how to compose? Play by ear? Want to learn your favorite song? Or how to read music? Maybe you're heady and want to learn music theory! I tailor your lessons specific to your interests with your direct input. Learning music can be work, but it should first and foresmost be enjoyable!
My instruments: intermediate-advanced piano (including classical), beginner-intermediate guitar, beginner-intermediate singing.
I began classicaly training on piano at age 5, singing in choirs at grade 5, and teaching myself guitar at age 20. I have been performing in bands and as a solo act as a singer, guitar player and pianist since 2015.
I enjoy seeing the progress of students, I especially enjoy when I see evidence of progress in a student's enhanced ability to express themselves musically. I also enjoy the connections I form with my students and get immense satisfaction in the opportunity to offer my experience, knowledge and passion for music.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
1. What are your goals? playing covers, reading music, writing music, music theory playing by ear, playing with others, etc.
2. I determine the student's level by asking about experience and an a brief assessment relevant to the type of skills the student would like to learn (for example: there are different assessments for classical vs playing by ear)
3. Let's set some achievable, timely goals
4. Tailor lesson plans to those goals