Jackson Music Lessons

for projection of materials
Record to Cassette Tape, and Computer

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Jazz, Pop

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You expect to have loads of fun in my state-of-the-art recording and teaching facility. there's never a dull moment. The student is constantly moving from computers instructional programs to acoustic instruments and synthesizers. We teach the full range of musical styles from POP, Gospel, Jazz and R&B and some lite classics too.

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Waiting room, teaching studio, piano, teaching studio seating for parents

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I have a fully equipped state of the art digital recording and teaching facility in my home. My two car garage area has been professionally convert and treated for sound. I employ full use of the available music high tech equipment and learning programs including MUSIC ACE, Seth Riggs's The art of speech Level singing. i have both acoustic piano and an array of electric keyboards and virtual instruments stored in my IMAC 24 computer.

omfortable learning environment. If you think I'm what you need, contact me so we can talk about your goals. Can't wait to meet you!

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*Resume available upon request.

edge in performing plus, almost more importantly, the business of acting. One wanting to become a professional performer must always keep in mind, acting is a business and an investment! Passion for the arts fills me, and I treasure the opportunity to spread that joy to all searching for solid coaching and instruction. Feel free to contact me at anytime. Just keep singing, just keep singing.

e many musicians at the beginner intermediate and advanced levels of training. His practical systematic and thorough teaching method allows students to develop quickly and rise to their full potential. Retiring from military music recently Ray is busy working on various recording projects and freelancing as a pianist/keyboardist teaching private lessons and providing music media services in the greater Atlanta area.

MY PERFORMANCE:
As a performing artist Ray has worked as a professional musician for the last 25 years performing around the world in more than 20 different countries with various ensembles. He has recorded on numerous albums with various artists to include the Army Ground Forces Band, Orquesta Sensacional, and most recently with the Ian Charleton Big Band (Brain Chatter Album available on Spotify). Ray is fluent and proficient in many different styles and genres of music. Specializing in jazz and Latin styles he is truly a master improviser and soloist. Ray's style of playing is influenced by artist like Herbie Hancock Chic Corea Oscar Peterson and Thelonious Monk. Ray has also performed and,or recorded with some of the most accomplished musicians from around the world to include Grover Washington Jr., Hillary Jones, Gerald Chavis, Roy Richardson, Gary Harris, Don Tillman, Brett Anderson, Corey Cross, Alfie Moss, Abdu Salim, Joel Joyner, Dexter Whitaker, Jim Lambie, Jamie Abersold, and Wayne Bergeron just to name a few. He has also had the distinguished honor to perform for former presidents Ronald Regan and George Bush. Ray aspires to be the consummate musician.

FOR BEGINNER PIANO STUDENTS:
For students just starting out I use the Leila Fletcher Piano series, John Thompson, or Alfred series. After students are doing establish the basic and are doing well I introduce music theory and technique (scales, basic chords, and technical exercises) as well.

FOR INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED LEVEL STUDENTS:
I define intermediate level students as students who already have had 2 yo 4 years of lessons and experience and can already play pretty well. With this level of student I work on strengthening their foundation and rounding out and diversifying their skill set. usually with this level of student they have specific goals in mind that we work towards as well.

The intermediate level is also where various piano and music styles are addressed to include classical, pop, rock, R&B, country, blues, jazz (modern & swing) and Latin, contemporary christian, and gospel. The technical aspects of playing these styles like chords, chord progressions, scales, modes, licks and ornaments,technical exercises, sight reading, lead sheet interpretation, music theory, ear training, playing by ear, song form, and improvisation, intros & endings, and performance concepts and techniques are addressed as well.

OVERVIEW:
Overall my students that apply themselves usually progress quickly and exponentially. some of them have went on to be professional musicians and band leaders and have far surpassed their initial intended goals and objectives.

DeKalb Counties. I have adjudicated for the Georgia Music Educators Association as well as taught sectionals and marching band camps for area schools.

pportunity. I believe that it is never too late to start learning music.

fell in love with the fife and immediately rushed to buy one of her own which she now cherishes. Caitlyn graduated from Stilwell School of the Arts May 25, 2017 where she participated in the school productions of The Who's Tommy Musical as well as Ragtime the musical. She also participated in the guitar senior showcases, sang in the choir, was marketing manager in yearbook, participated in Poetry Club, and is a member of the National Society for High School Scholars. She received two Fine Arts seals on her Diploma those being the Fine Arts Seal of Distinction from the County as well as the Fine Arts Diploma Seal from the state. In the fall, Caitlyn plans to attend Brevard College in North Carolina where she will Earn her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education and a minor in Broadcasting/Journalism. After Brevard she plans to teach in North Carolina for a while and then teach in Amsterdam, Netherlands while she earns her Master's of Arts Degree in Music Education at a Institution in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

versity Concerto Competition, Thomas M. Brumby Concerto Competition, Great Composers Competition Series, Georgia State Honors Competition, GMTA Chamber Winds Competition, and ENKOR International Chamber Music Competition.

In addition to my pursuits, I have performed with the SUSQ Quartet and Akira Quartet. I currently perform with Chiaro Trio, an Atlanta-based chamber ensemble dedicated to new music for piano, clarinet, and saxophone. As an advocate for new music, I actively collaborate with emerging and established composers and regularly commissions and premieres new music for the saxophone. I have been a featured performer as part of SoundNOW, Atlanta’s premiere contemporary music festival. My recent projects include new commissioned works by composers Marc Mellits, Matthew Quayle, Royal Teague, and Coleman Rowlett, as well as recording projects for Kenneth Stewart and Stephen Wood.

I'm also dedicated music educator with a rich profile of educational experience. My passion for music education extended to a residency in Faenza, Italy through the Susquehanna University GO Program, where I observed Italian music instruction and researched ear training pedagogy. I have has appeared in masterclasses, clinics, and performance settings at public school districts throughout Georgia and Pennsylvania. I have also offered chamber music experiences and held long-term residencies at Bloomsburg, Fairfield, Ola, and Selinsgrove area school districts.