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Piano with Aaron C.

Severn, Maryland

4.9
(58)
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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1999
Master of Fine Arts - Professional Composition and Orchestration

    About Aaron C.

    4.9
    (58)
    In a fun and engaging atmosphere we will develop the tools of musicality. I'm as comfortable with an absolute beginner as an advanced student. I've been a professional drummer and keyboardist for 17 years. The last 13 of these have been touring with Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus. I've performed on cruise ships, in clubs and bars, and in concert halls. As a drummer I'm well versed in Jazz, Rock, Latin, Funk, and Orchestral/Band Percussion. We will focus on solid time, technique, and musicality. On the piano we develop solid fundamentals through reading and technical exercises, a grounding in theory, and an understanding of musical structure. You will learn to play from a fake book, play with a band, and improvise. I will also equip you with the tools to write your own music. Happy to teach students both drums and piano. We can do this as a split one hour lesson, or alternate weeks. We will also work on ensemble playing by playing together.

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    Teaching Hours

    Sunday
    1 AM-1:15 AM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $33
    45 minutes
    $46
    60 minutes
    $58
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    4.9
    58 Reviews
    Cilla
    Online
    Teen son relates well, great communication, excellent music teacher.
    Posted Jun 1, 2024
    Francheska
    Online
    He's an incredible teacher, I'm super anxious about playing in front of anyone but he's always really kind and patient. I'm making way more progress than I thought I could and playing songs I would have never even attempted on my own. Also, his set up for zoom calls is amazing and really easy to learn from.
    Posted May 28, 2024
    Kay
    Online
    Aaron is the best. He is so talented and very patient with my grandson.
    Posted May 16, 2024
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    Experience

    Keyboardist

    Jan, 2002 - Dec, 2003

    Ringing Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus

    Played the 2nd Keyboard book for two different editions of the circus. Required solid reading, ensemble skills, and some improvisation.

    Circus Drummer

    Jan, 2004 - Apr, 2015

    Ringing Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus

    Touring all over continental US with major circus production. Experience in a wide range of musical styles. Experience with electronic percussion, click track playing and in-ear amplification.

    Education

    Diploma - Music

    Sep, 1991 - May, 1993

    Interlochen Arts Academy

    Master of Fine Arts - Professional Composition and Orchestration

    Sep, 2018 - Jul, 2020

    University of Chichester/Thinkspace Education

    Bachelor of Jazz Studies

    Sep, 1993 - May, 1998

    University of North Texas

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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