Brian F.

General Info

• Certified Music Teacher

  Certified Music Teacher

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• Levels: Beginner to Advanced

• In-Home Lessons: Yes
• In-Studio Lessons: Yes
• Ages: 5 & up

Subjects Taught

Piano, Violin, Cello, Clarinet, Music Performance, Viola

Specialties

I am adept in a variety of string teaching methods, including Essential Elements 2000 and advanced technique, and the Suzuki Method (I was taught how to play using the Suzuki Method), FJH young beginner guitar method, Fast Track published by Hal Leonard.to start off young guitarists, Keyboard Musician for the Adult Beginner, and Rubank Elementary Method for clarinet. I am also comfortable conducting and/or rehearsing large groups such as orchestra, band, jazz band, percussion ensemble, and more! ... I am adept in a variety of string teaching methods, including Essential Elements 2000 and advanced technique, and the Suzuki Method (I was taught how to play using the Suzuki Method), FJH young beginner guitar method, Fast Track published by Hal Leonard.to start off young guitarists, Keyboard Musician for the Adult Beginner, and Rubank Elementary Method for clarinet. I am also comfortable conducting and/or rehearsing large groups such as orchestra, band, jazz band, percussion ensemble, and more!

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Lesson Details

Our sessions will be laid back and comfortable, yet challenging. Humor will often find its way into our sessions. I am patient with my students, while helping them master new songs or techniques. I understand that every student learns in a way that is unique to them, and I will do my best to discover each student's learning method. I do not expect perfection, but I do strive for excellence. I believe every student should work to be the best musician they can possibly be, while having fun doing ... so! After 6 months of working with me, students will have thorough knowledge and adept physical coordination on their instrument so we can begin practicing their favorite style! (fiddle, rock, pop, broadway, classical, and more)

My biggest strength is my ability to make everything "look easy" and tell students over and over that they CAN do this. I call the word "can't" and bad four letter word and my studio is a "can't-free" zone. There is no "making this piece sound OK now let's move on." I thoroughly teach every aspect of a piece (such as sound quality, technical accuracy, musicality, articulation, and, most importantly for beginners, correct posture at all times).

My students will tell you my biggest weakness is how stubborn I am that a work sounds flawless before we get to "turn the page."

METHOD BOOKS

I am adept in a variety of string teaching methods, including "Essential Elements 2000" and "Essential Elements advanced technique," the Suzuki Method (I was taught how to play using the Suzuki Method), "Keyboard Musician" for beginner pianists, and "Rubank Elementary Method" for clarinetists.

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About

I cannot wait to meet you and help develop the musical talent inside of you! I love teaching, and have the qualifications, experience, and most importantly, the positive attitude and willingness to work with you and make sure your talent doesn't go to waste.

With that in mind, here is my teaching philosophy, including what you can expect from me as a teacher and as a person:

MY PHILOSOPHY

My number ONE goal as a private lesson teacher is to ensure that my students reach their maximum ... potential. I refuse to let one student slip through my fingers as far as technique and overall familiarity with their instrument. My plan is for the high school orchestra directors, who will reap the benefits of my original instruction of their orchestras, to thank me every year.

As an educator in the 21st century, I believe individuality must be expressed in my student's music, more is required of me than simply demonstrating how to play. I must act as facilitators of learning, and allow my students some degree of control over the curriculum to maximize the benefits of the private lesson system.

MY EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching privately for 5 years (since 2006) in a variety of venues including South Cobb High School in Austell, Atlanta String Lessons in Kennesaw, Ambleside Academy, a private school in Marietta, and Great Southern Music in Cartersville. I have played violin for 15 years (since third grade), cello for 5 years, and have successfully taught piano, viola, and clarinet for 2 years. I have played string instruments professionally for a few years, including in The Wedding Players, an Atlanta-based ensemble I own which plays at least once a week for weddings, private parties, and corporate events!

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