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Piano with Tony S.

Tekonsha, Michigan

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks english
Teaching since 2014
bachelor of music and master of music degrees

    About Tony S.

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    I have been teaching music for 27 years and playing drums professionally for 33 years. I have a Masters Degree in Music Education from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor of Music from Michigan State University. I currently play drums in 2 professional bands and a contemporary praise band. I also make and repair drums, heads, skins, etc. I can also teach you these skills. I have a complete music studio with full drum set, double bass pedals, djembe's, dumbek, bohdron, latin percussion, sound system, guitars, bass, keyboards, amps and various hand percussion instruments. When you are ready for the next step in your lessons we can add other musicians to play guitar etc. along with you to give you some ensemble experience. I have a large waiting area and lots of free parking space. My facility has a restroom and siblings are welcome if supervised by an adult. *** Lesson Details *** I will teach you the basics to begin playing drums or piano or keyboard. After you learn some basic technique, you can learn as much as you wish. I would be able to teach you how to play all styles, beats, rhythms and how to read music. If you just want to learn to play in your friends band and just get enough skill for that, I can do that too. You are my client and the boss. I will do what you want. I can also teach you how to program a synthesizer to create sounds and sequences. *** Studio Equipment *** 9 piece vintage Tama Imperial Star set with double bass drum pedal, 3 djembes, 2 bodhrons, dumbek, Latin instruments, snare, acoustic piano, keyboards, bass, guitar, full sound system, restroom, waiting room, free parking. AC and heated. *** Specialties *** Rock, Jazz, Latin, Punk, Country, Classical, Caribbean, Irish, reading music, vocals, theory, repairs and making percussion instruments.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    N. Main Tekonsha, Mi
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Tuesday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Wednesday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Thursday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Friday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Saturday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Sunday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $15
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    Experience

    music teacher

    Aug, 1985 - Present

    various schools

    I have taught music for the past 27 years. I have played in bands, pit orchestras, orchestras and various ensembles for more than 30 years. I currently play in 2 professional bands and a praise band. I play drums for community and professional theater about 8 weeks per year.

    Education

    bachelor of music and master of music degrees

    Sep, 1980 - Aug, 1996

    Michigan State Univesity and Western Michigan University

    Certifications

    continuing Michigan teaching certificate

    Aug, 1993

    State of Michigan

    I was granted a continuing teaching certificate in 1993

    Awards

    performance scholarship and Phi Theta Kappa scholarship

    May, 1983

    Michigan State University

    Affiliations

    Music Teachers National Association

    Aug, 1986

    The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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