Children's Instruments and Music Resources Shakopee MN
Flute, Music Theory, Piano
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
Beginning to advanced piano and keyboard, beginning to advanced flute and music theory such as scales, chord structures, chord progressions, math behind the music, history behind the music, etc., etc.
Education
Normandale Community College - fine arts in music with an emphisis in piano - 2005 - 2009 (Associate degree received) Normandlae Community College - music - 2001 - 2005 (Associate degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Piano
Styles
Blues, Classical, Electronic, Folk - Country - Bluegrass, Jazz, Kids, Other, World
Experience Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$45
Years of Experience
30+ Years
Piano
Styles
Classical
Experience Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$25
Years of Experience
1 Year
Drums
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
Hip-Hop,R&B,Rock,Jazz,Funk,Blues,Reggae,
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
$48 / hr
Hours
"Classical
Memberships and Certifications
Kids"
Services
Violin
Service Types and Repair
10 years
Theatrical Broadway Singing, Singing, Opera Voice, Music Performance
Ages Taught
13 to 65
Specialties
Most of my training and my experience is in operatic singing. I firmly believe that proper breathing and vocal technique transcend different musical styles. Once you know how to breathe, you can sing anything.
Education
Furman University - Vocal Performance - 2000-2004 (Bachelor's degree received) Manhattan School of Music - Classical Voice - 2004-2006 (Master's degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Music Recording, Drums, Percussion, Music Performance
Ages Taught
5 to 55
Specialties
STYLES: Any professional musician must feel comfortable playing in a wide variety of styles. From an early age, I was pushed into genres and techniques that I did not feel comfortable with at first, but today, I am proud to say that I have never had to turn down a gig due to an inability to play the genre authentically. I pride myself on being able to play will great feel and purpose, while having an excellent grasp of the technique and formal theory behind what I am doing. GENRES: I feel I a…
Education
Minnetonka High School - - 2003-2007 (High School diploma received) Macalester College - Geography, Envornmental Science. Concentration: Comunity and Global Health - 2007-present (not complete) Dunbar Drum School - Drum Set - 2003-2007 (Degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
$25 / hr
Hours
Classical
Memberships and Certifications
Piano
Services
1 year
Guitar
Ages Taught
1 to 99
Specialties
Mostly rock and some blues. I aim mostly in fretboard theory. Once you show them how it all works and how the fret board works they can play anything.
Education
Rockfod East High - general studies - 80-84 (degree received) Guitar center - Guitar,music - 87-88 (degree received) Hennepin Tech colege - Electronics - 04-07 (degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
$40 / hr
Hours
Classical
Memberships and Certifications
Piano
Services
5 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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