Children's Instruments and Music Resources Lynnwood WA
Composition, Ear Training, Horn, Piano, Theory
Styles
Classical, Other
Experience Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$30
Years of Experience
3 Years
Music Theory, Upright Bass, Music Performance, Guitar, Music Recording, Songwriting, Bass Guitar
Ages Taught
13 to 99
Specialties
Jazz, Classical, Progressive Rock, Celtic, Funk, R&B/Soul For jazz, I tend to work on individual tunes from the Real Book and some of the Jamey Aebersold books. I also like Barry Galbraith's books on jazz chord comping. For rock guitar I have transcriptions of various techniques (tapping, sweep)/ For slap bass I have bits transcribed from Marcus Miller and Vic Wooten pieces. For reading, I'll work with Bach's 2-part inventions and then excerpts from rock or jazz charts.
Education
Wayne Status University - Music - 06/81 - 06/85 (not complete)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Piano
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
Faber and Faber, Celebration Series, Music for Little Mozarts, Alfred
Education
Seattle Pacific University - Communication - 1989-1993 (Bachelor's degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Composition, Electric Bass, Piano, Theory
Styles
Classical, Jazz
Experience Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$50
Years of Experience
32 Years
Songwriting, Cello, Music Performance
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
I am a Suzuki Teacher; Orff method
Education
Mount Union College - music education - sept1981-June 1985 (Bachelor's degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Ear Training, Piano, Theory
Styles
Classical, Kids
Experience Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$50
Years of Experience
8 Years
Speaking Voice, Music Performance, Singing, Opera Voice
Ages Taught
15 to 40
Specialties
I am a classical singer. I sing opera and art song, but I also love musical theatre and sacred music. I teach singers how to use their own voice with good technique and apply that to music that is suited for their voice and interests.
Education
University of Michigan - Vocal Performance - 2004-2007 (PhD degree received) Rice University - Vocal Performance - 2000-2002 (Master's degree received) Texas Wesleyan University - Vocal Performance - 1998-2000 (Bachelor's degree received) Piedmont High School - - 1993-1995 (not complete)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Music Theory, French Horn, Piano, Music Performance, Songwriting
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
No specific methods in particular, and I tend to teach more in the classical genres, with some pop/film music thrown in for variety (from time to time). I prefer using the Bastian, Alfred, and/or John Thompson piano methods, and Pottag-Hovey, Maxime-Alphonse, etc. for French Horn.
Education
Central Washington University - Bachelor of Arts in Music - Spring 2003-Fall 2007 (Bachelor's degree received) George R. Curtis Senior High School - High School Diploma - 1993-1996 (High School diploma received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Music Theory, Piano, Songwriting, Music Performance, Guitar
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
I teach multiple styles of guitar for all levels. I am very proficient in Rock, Blues, Jazz, and Pop guitar playing. I can also teach songwriting, rock/jazz piano, music theory, and general music performance.
Education
Seattle Pacific University - Music Theory - September 2006-June 2010 (Bachelor's degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Clarinet
Styles
Classical, Kids, Other, World
Experience Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$30
Years of Experience
15 Years
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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