Patient, Positive Oriented lessons in Guitar, Bass and Piano.
Columbia University, MA Music, Music Education & Computer Science.
Musician, Professor, Systems Engineer, Author.
Davis, CA
Davis, CA 95618
ph: 321-591-1954
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Patient Lessons for Piano, Guitar, Bass & More
I offer patient, positive oriented instruction. I have always had a talent to teach, the ability to recognize when a student understands the material.
My hidden goal is to share my love of music and learning with each student. This means my students must have a positive, successful experience.
Once a student understands the concept that we are studying, then they are ready to move ahead with confidence.
Similarly, when I teach students to read music, I help them analyze the chords and theory they are playing. This makes reading music much easier.
Review of previous lessons is essential. Once a student can technically play material we focus on more musical and emotional aspects of playing music. Music is all about playing with beauty and feeling.
I have completed extensive coursework in education, music, computers, research and taught myself System Engineering.
At Berklee College of Music I took Ear Training and was amazed how much my ear improved. I could finally sing in tune and became a much better musician I apply this to my teaching.
At Columbia University I was introduced to studying the scholarly research related to music education. Like a child in a candy store, I had access and the skills to use the greatest libraries and the greatest scholarly journals in the best library in the country. I researched educational psychology, the psychology of music, and other topics I was interested in.
I continue to follow the scholarly research in these areas and how to be a better teacher. The most recent research of critical importance is new research related to the role of sleep in learning.
In my page on Music Learning and the Brain I have a section on the role of sleep in learning.
I am especially interested in the relationship of learning music to the improvement in academic performance and intelligence. It has been proven that music students outperform other students and use the unique data structures created in their brain for abstract concepts in math and science. I cover this material in Music Learning and the Brain.
Sadly, because of No Child Left Behind and econonics schools are cutting out music education, the type of education that prepares the skills for someone to become a scientist, engineer or physicist.
Giving your child, or yourself a real musical education, the lessons I offer is the greatest gift you can give your chid to help them succeed in academics.
It's never too late to start. I have introduced music to people at all ages, including retirees. This greatly encriched their lives, and many went on to play in ensembles, and it kept their mind sharp.
Patient, Personalized Guitar, Bass, and Piano Lessons
- Positive oriented individualized instruction in all aspects of music.
- Guitar students start with fun traditional songs and learn to read and understand music. Students learn to play all styles of music, especially their favorite music.
- With advanced students we develop a unique plan that meets your goals. I offer a complete musical education including musical fundamentals.
- Bass students learn to create melodic, funky bass lines. They also learn to read music and understand music theory, which is essential to making up great parts.
- Piano students study excellent materials while I unlock the magic behind the notes. Students learn to understand their music which makes it easy to play. I also teach piano students to play modern music and to improvise.
- All students learn to play with feeling, emotion and beauty.
Ear Training and Music Theory
I naturally include music concepts, ear training, theory, and that chords of pieces they are reading. When you understand what you are playing it's much easier and more musical.
Performance for All Students
All students learn to play songs and over time develop a collection of pieces to perform.
Combo Play - How to Play in a Band!
Students learn how to play with other musicians. I provide experience playing with my students.Holistic Education
Lessons are holistic, including all aspects of music. I also include the science, music history and academic skills related to your music. Some parents have hired me to provide extra review of their school work or enrichment activities.
Help obtaining instruments.
I try and keep a few economical student instruments in stock. If not I'll be glad to help find one and/or evaluate an instrument.
How many times have parents brought their child with an unplayable instrument and said "If Johnny loves playing it we'll get him a better one." The truth is that it dooms the student to failure. No one can learn to play on an unplayable instrument.
No one ever regretted getting a slightly better instrument. It sounds better, plays better and is more fun to play. I find instruments at bargin prices for my students.
Remote Educational Training.
With more advanced students I offer remote training using the Skype and other software. You can study interactively from the comfort of your home.
Tutoring
Personalized tutoring for students. The student learns to understand the concept of what they are doing and then learning becomes much easier.
I have experience teaching K-12, teaching on the college and university level, and have over 25 years of real world system engineering experience. I have over 100 professional publications.
Visions Charter School Provider for Guitar, Bass and Piano
Visions Charter School offer State Support for Home Schooled Students. I am a Certified Visions Music Teacher so Home Schooled students can get instruction paid for by the state.
Tasty Musician Available for Musical Gigs
Please contact me if you are looking for a guitar or bass player in the Sacramento Area. My preference is to play in jazz combos, but have played all kinds of music on upright bass, electric bass and guitar.
I play tasty melodic parts that enhance the entire ensemble. I can accompany singers on guitar or play in various rock, country, folk and studio work.
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Davis, CA
Davis, CA 95618
ph: 321-591-1954
comarow