Christopher J.

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, Trumpet, Music Theory, Songwriting, Saxophone

Education

San Jose State University - Jazz Studies - 2009 - present

Specialties

I specialize in the Jazz genre. I am professionally trained in Classical music as well. I can teach both genres for Piano, Trumpet, Saxophone, Music Theory, and Songwriting.

Lesson Details

My students can expect me to be on time and prepared for every lesson every week. I will have a large selection of music and material for us to learn from every week. All our lessons will be prepared ahead of time. For every hour I spend with you, I spend two at home preparing. I will design lessons based on your weaknesses and what you want from the lessons. We will improve all your skills as a musician, and will have a well balanced lesson plan every week. In addition, I will be glad to ... upload videos or MP3s and e-mail them to you if you need some extra instruction while studying at home.

I expect that the student have the materials I assign him or her for that week. I expect the student to look at the material and practice it. I do not expect the student to learn it completely or master it in one week, but I do hope for progress. Come prepared with a pencil and something to hold all your music (like a folder or notebook).

After 3-6 months with me the student WILL show signs of improvement in the areas we have studied. Your ability in your instrument and your practicing habits will have improved. For my students in school, you will be able to read and play music beyond your grade level and we will work toward preparing you for professional, college, and competition grade auditions.

I can teach trumpet, Songwriting, and Music Theory at professional levels. I teach piano and saxophone for beginners.

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About

My name is Chris. I am currently a Jazz Studies major at San Jose State University. I began my musical journey at Dartmouth Middle School. I played saxophone, and was only mildly interested in music. I stayed in music in high school, but remained only mildly interested until my Sophomore year. I discovered the trumpet and began to listen to Louis Armstrong, and became obsessed with jazz and mastering the trumpet. In just 2 short years, I had studied enough trumpet to travel South America ... with the San Jose Youth Symphony Philharmonic Orchestra. This was an amazing experience that showed me how important music is (especially to people who don't have iPods and computers). After my South American tour, I decided to teach privately and share my talents with the world. I won a scholarship to San Jose State for music excellence in 2009, and joined the Spartan Marching Band. While in this prestigious organization I performed in Olympic Stadiums, Disneyland, and all over San Jose.

As I said before I was only slightly interested in music for about 4 years. And being a music student at San Jose State, I know how difficult it is to learn to read music and regularly practice. As a teacher, I strive to keep my lessons fun and interesting. My lessons are interesting, instructive, and enlightening. I have studied many aspects of music in college, and I love sharing different aspects of music with young musicians who have not professionally studied music.

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