Denver Visual Arts Lessons for Adults

Music Theory, Sight Singing, and Songwriting. I also specialize in the following instruments: Trumpet and Piano/Keyboards. As a trumpeter, I have competed twice in international competitions presented by the International Trumpet Guild, and have participated in two audition based international intensive programs: at the School for Improvisational Music, and at the Banff Center in Alberta Canada. I was one of only two jazz trumpeters in the world to receive an audition for the 2014 Juilliard Artist Diploma Program in Jazz Trumpet, and besides touring as a musician in over 5 countries, I have served as an educator for the Afro-Latin Jazz Alliance created by GRAMMY-winning pianist Arturo O'Farrill, as well as the Gramercy Brass Orchestra of New York City.

I have also been practicing various forms of meditation practices and Yoga practices for the past 3 years. My influences span from Astral Projection to Reiki, to Vipassana Meditation, to Visualization Techniques, and much more. I believe and live by the idea that creativity is an energy that flows through us, and one's creative abilities can be improved and expanded, through the emotional body, which is influenced by one's perceptions. Throughout my training in music and the arts, I have realized that creative flow and love for what one is and does can be applied to anything in life.

Because of my 9+ years experience as a professional artist living in New York City, my students receive both guidance in discovering their own voice and comfort within their desired field of practice, and also practical approaches to retain and utilize their training and pre-ordained skill sets, with self-application and diligence. Through study with me, my students enable themselves to swiftly make progress and move toward a life of renewed purpose and fulfilment. Through specific assignments, exercises, and practices my students foster a real relationship with their instruments, and themselves, thus unlocking their creative minds, for usage in all aspects of their lives.

I teach out of a my home apartment studio on the upper east side, complete with weighted 88-key digital piano, Bose high quality speakers, recording equipment, as well as musical media, and tablature spanning many musical genres, cultures and time periods. I also am equipped with a spacious floor space for Yoga, Pilates, Weight Lifting, Meditation, and more. Additionally, I am able to travel to any location within the five boroughs for an additional travel fee (TBD based on location).

I look forward to helping you realize your potential! Let's get started...

es from Home Depot and any Pantone materials I can find.

—BEGINNERS enjoy the benefit of a non-competitive environment. Lessons are designed to teach the fundamentals of watercolor, acrylic, oil painting without being lost in a group setting.

—For the INTERMEDIATE painters, these sessions help the artist further develop their skills or work on specific areas of weakness. Lessons are designed to teach the fundamentals of watercolor, acrylic, oil painting.

—The more ADVANCED artist benefits by exploring their own personal style. Finding your own artistic voice can be challenging in a group and sharing a new direction with other students can be overwhelming. Watercolor, acrylic, oil painting.

I look forward to painting with you!
Feel free to sign up for a private lesson with me today.

Sign up fee is per person, per hour.
Please note, party of 2 or more, please send me a message to make arrangements. ~Thank you.

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use your camera effectively and with confidence.

If you’re just getting started or a more advanced photographer, I offer a variety of photography courses that are geared toward a wide range of skill levels and interests.

My approach to teaching has been shaped by my photography teachers and by my experience working as a professional photographer. While I learned a lot about the craft of photography from good teachers, I learned to be a photographer by using my camera and mindfully applying what I learned from my teachers during the process of creating a photograph.

I think the best way to learn something is to learn by doing it and I make sure that we have plenty of time to practice what we cover during our time together in class. If you’re in a multi-week class, you’ll get homework too. Homework aimed at getting you to utilize the lessons we cover in class so you can create photographs that are uniquely your own.

As a participant in my photography classes you’ll get a good understanding of the material being presented in addition to hands on practical experience. What you won’t get are my judgments about your work, instead you’ll be encouraged to formulate your own opinions about your work and then I’ll offer you guidance based on your personal goals in photography.

Whether you are using a film SLR, a digital SLR (DSLR ), or another type of camera, I’ll help you to be the best photographer that you can be.

Courses are offered in Washington, DC or online. Private instruction and custom group workshops are also available.

ing to keep my students interested, I hope you choose me for a fun learning adventure.

Thank you for reading,

Hadiza

sdale Artist School, Scottsdale, AZ
• Vincent Desiderio Painting Workshop (2015),
PAFA, Philadelphia, PA
•Ken Kewley Workshop (2016),
PAFA, Philadelphia, PA
•Drawing and Painting Concentrate Program with professional artists (2012), Beijing, China
•Hunter Points Shipyard Public Art Youth Program (2011),
San Francisco, CA
•Evergreen Art Studio (2000-2012), Hong Kong, China

Selected Exhibitions
•Annual Student Exhibition (2018)
PAFA, Philadelphia, PA
•PAFA Northwest pop up show (2017), Philadelphia, PA
•Annual Student Exhibition (2016)
PAFA, Philadelphia, PA
•PAFA summer show (2016),
Philadelphia, PA
•National Congressional Arts Gold Medal Exhibition (2013),
US Capitol, Washington DC
•Senior Visual Art Show (2013),
SOTA, San Francisco, CA
•Young Artist show (2011),
De young Museum, San Francisco, CA
•SFO art show (2011),
SFO, San Francisco, CA

Awards and Honors
•Merit Scholarship (2013-2018)
•Academy Scholarship (2013-2018)
•National Congressional Award. California 12th district 1st place (2013),
Washington, DC
•Artistic excellence in Visual Art Department (2013),
San Francisco, CA
•Robert Squeri Fine Art Award (2013),
San Francisco, CA

Teaching Experience
2015-Present
•Self –employed oil painting and drawing teacher
Introduce students to the following:
1.Alla Prima painting methods
2.Explore expression of the materiality of the mediums
Students age ranges from 12 to 70 including following:
1.Parkinson patient who has problem controlling the brush
2.Doctor who seeks a habit
3.Grade 9 children who seeks a habit
4.Engineer who wish to advance his drawing skill
5.Chefs who wishes to express his ideas more clearly
2012-2013
•Teaching Assistant at Internship Program of the Girl with a Pearl Earring: Dutch Paintings From the Mauritshuis Show, De young Museum, San Francisco, CA