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Javier A.

Javier A.

“Music is fun !!!! I will show you how to play wonderful music from your very first lessons.”

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    • Levels: Beginner to Advanced
    • Ages: 5 & up
    • In-Home Lessons: No
    • In-Studio Lessons: Yes
    • Online Lessons: No
    Subjects Taught In Person
    Piano
    Education

    ETI - Electronics - 1984 - 1987 (degree received)

    Specialties
    Piano, Music Theory, Composition, Musical Elements
    Genres: Classical, contemporary, new age
    Methods: Keyboard Strategies by Schirmer, Beyer, Thompson, Hanon
    Lesson Details
    I teach piano and I specialize in classical and contemporary music styles

    I am a strong believer of traditional teaching methods, however, I have learn that we all learn in different ways, so I let my students discover music by teaching them how to relate to the piano first, after they become familiar with the instrument by playing easy but wonderful melodies I start with the process of teaching music notation, scales, chords, analyzing songs, music history, exercises.

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    About
    My name is Javier and I love to teach !

    I believe music makes an individual happier and assists in intellectual growth. If you just want to learn 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' or pursue a professional career in music, you have to start with something and I would be more than glad to help you start in your new adventure.

    So, here it is, a little bit about myself and my music background:

    I am originally from Guanajuato, Mexico and in my last year of high school, I ...
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    Equipment
    In-Studio: Baby grand, electronic keyboard

    In-Home: The student has to provide (in order of importance) - Minimum of 61 regular-sized keys - If affordable, an 88-key digital piano or keyboard would be ideal - A sustain pedal (not a sustain button) - Touch sensitive keys - Weighted keys.

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  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 14 reviewers.
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Excellent teacher and overall great experience The lessons with Javier have been fantastic. He is very knowledgeable, encouraging, patient, and keen to my needs. He is always in a good mood and that makes for a lighthearted and fun environment which is easy to learn in. He is also very flexible which is great for someone like me who's schedule can change at any time. I would recommend Javier to anyone and I will continue my lessons with Javier for as long as I can afford them. January 28, 2013
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Excellent Experience Plannig to learn to play the piano was an intimidating feeling. From the begining Javier eased my anxiety. He is very flexible and adjust the lessons to my perofrmance. When I do well we speed on. If I struggle he slows down. I am so glad I started and that he is my instructor. the experience is encouraging and will probably be the cause for me to continue on for awhile. March 11, 2013
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Excellent He is patient and gives easy to follow lessons for my 4-year old. He knows how to balance pushing a new learning lesson with some fun and games. My daughter is always please when I tell her it's her day to have a lesson. April 20, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Feedback Javier is an excellent teacher. His warm personality and ability to teach makes the lessons that much better. His way of teaching makes things easy to learn and leaves me excited for the next lesson. In just four short lessons, I was able to read enough notes to have played my first short piece. In a nutshell, Javier is awesome! February 28, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by AWESOME PIANO INSTRUCTOR!!! JAVIER IS A VERY GOOD PIANO INSTRUCTOR,VERY PROFESSIONAL ,AND MY KIDS IS ALWAYS EXCITED TO LEARN NEW LESSONS EACH WEEK.I WILL HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM TO ALL MY FRIENDS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. August 4, 2011
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Javier has been great to work with. March 30, 2011
    Rated 5 out of 5 by excellent teacher Javier is not only a great pianist but also very kind, understanding, and patient. i am really lucky to have him as my teacher. Highly recommended! March 11, 2011
    Rated 3 out of 5 by Very Creative:) My son is 5 yrs old & Javier very is patient and very creative with the lessons. Great at coming up with ways to keep him interested and focused. My son really enjoys playing the learning games and has absorbed more about reading music than expected. Javier is a Great Teacher:) March 2, 2011

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