Robert M.

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

Drums, Piano, Singing, Music Performance, Music Theory, Percussion, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba

Education

San Francisco State University - Music Performance - 08/2002-08/2004
Pacific Union Colloge - Music Performance - 09/2004-12/2004
CSU Sacramento - Music Performance - 01/2005-05/2012

Specialties

I specialize in all types of music including but not limited too Jazz, Classical, and Pop performance. As well I am quite well versed in Classical and Jazz theory due to an extensive background in both genres.

Lesson Details

I believe that each student has a chance to succeed in music. Through my years I have found that improvement must be at the students pace to reach maximum efficiency. As a music teacher it is my job to help each student figure out what his or her goals are and, together, find which approach works best for you! For some students this may include a book or otherwise academic way, while others may prefer to explore their creativity in a less formal setting.

About

I am a brass, voice and percussion artist and teacher, local to the Sacramento area, specializing in many styles such as Classical, Jazz, and Pop. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Tuba Performance from CSU Sacramento. During my time here in Sacramento I have held the position of Principal Tuba for the Folsom Symphony for the 2009 - 2011 seasons. I'm currently the lead trombone for the Harley White Jr. Jazz Orchestra and lead trombone for the Element Brass Band. In addition, I was privileged ... to win multiple downbeat awards with the Sacramento State Jazz Singers where I sung bass and was often a featured soloist. I am even featured as the bass singer in Selfless Cold and Composed on the Ben Folds' College a cappella album released in 2009. As well, I have been given the great opportunity to play in several professional drum lines (most notably that of the San Francisco 49ers "Niner Noise" and Golden State Warriors aftershock". In March 2010 I became the first tuba player win CSU Sacramento’s classical concerto competition. Fluent on many instruments and in a wide variety of genres Robert has served on the music staffs at various drum corps and high school marching band programs around the state, as well as teaching privately for several years. I aim to use a wide variety of musical knowledge, to provide each student with the opportunity to succeed in many unique ways via a positive, encouraging environment.

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