Children's Instruments and Music Resources Lorain OH
Music Theory, Bass Guitar, Tuba, Guitar, Piano, Upright Bass, Music Performance, Music Recording, Speaking Voice
Ages Taught
1 to 99
Specialties
I am classically trained but also adept in improvisation. I play and teach all styles of American and Western European music, including but not limited to rock (classic, alt, metal), r&b/soul/funk, latin and Afro Cuban, popular/show, and contemporary Christian.
Education
Stonewall Jackson H.S. - College Prep - 8/73 to 5/77 (High School diploma received) Abilene Christian University - English Lit - 8/77 to 5/81 (Bachelor's degree received) Abilene Christian University - Marketing/Finance - 5/81 to 5/83 (Master's degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Digital Piano, Electronic Keyboard, Organs, Band & Orchestral, Drums & Percussion, Sound Reinforcement, Guitars & Fretted Instruments, Print Music
Digital Piano, Electronic Keyboard, Band & Orchestral, Drums & Percussion, Sound Reinforcement, Recording Equipment, Guitars & Fretted Instruments, Print Music
Band & Orchestral, Drums & Percussion, Guitars & Fretted Instruments, Print Music
Electronic Keyboard, Band & Orchestral, Drums & Percussion, Guitars & Fretted Instruments, Print Music
Music Theory, Piano, Organ, Violin, Bassoon
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
I am primarily a classically trained musician, and the methods that I specialize in are as follows: I use various method books for teaching violin including Essential Elements string series with additional etude books, Galamian scale method and Basics by Simon Fischer. For piano, I use the Faber and Faber method. For organ, I use the Davis Method book. For bassoon, I use the Weissenborn method.
Education
University of Alabama - Music Composition - August 2008 - May 2010 (Master's degree received) Samford University - Violin Performance - August 2004 - May 2008 (Bachelor's degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Drums & Percussion, Guitars & Fretted Instruments, Print Music
Band & Orchestral, Guitars & Fretted Instruments
Band & Orchestral, Guitars & Fretted Instruments, Print Music
Band & Orchestral, Guitars & Fretted Instruments, Print Music
Children's Instruments for Miniature Musicians
Children’s Instruments for Miniature Musicians As W flings his miniature body across his miniature piano, creating an avalanche of sound with his stomach and knees and feet (note: his hands are nowhere near the keys), I wonder if he inherited his father’s musical ability or if he’ll end up like me—tone deaf and instrument-phobic, left playing the egg shaker at his in-laws’ family gatherings. I hope for the best and so encourage his musical experimentation (until the headache creeps up and begs for a quiet, introspective child prone to reading and drawing and other silent activities) with a variety of kid-sized instruments like Melissa and Doug’s piano complete with color-coded keys and songbook. Plan Toys also nurtures novice musicians with a starter baby drum or a more advanced drum set made from natural rubber wood and non-toxic paints.... |
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