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"Wow! For someone who was completely new to drums and understanding rhythm , Ross was absolutely perfect for what I needed. His attention to detail shows j
ust how knowledgable he is of his craft, and makes hard matters easy to understand! (even a 6 year old could understand him)
His professionalism strives even through online classes, because he's so keen on making sure you understand the context.
Would HIGHLY recommend!"
His professionalism strives even through online classes, because he's so keen on making sure you understand the context.
Would HIGHLY recommend!"
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Boston, MA teacher:
Ross H.
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"Jill is a great teacher
I am a cellist, but I wanted to improve my violin skills. Therefor I started taking lessons from Jill. Before that I had observed
I am a cellist, but I wanted to improve my violin skills. Therefor I started taking lessons from Jill. Before that I had observed
Jill giving group classes to very young students and I was impressed how good her violin classes were: she has a special way to reach children and to make them follow her instructions. She is very patient and dedicated.
With every lesson, I was improving. Of course we have to practice and the kids need the parent's help at home. But with Jill's help you will have a top notch violin lesson."
With every lesson, I was improving. Of course we have to practice and the kids need the parent's help at home. But with Jill's help you will have a top notch violin lesson."
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Boston, MA teacher:
Jill G.
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"Aidan is a very fun and professional teacher. His lessons evolved right at the speed i needed them to and I have improved greatly. I'll have material to w
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"Jonas is very helpful and thorough. He was very patient and detailed when helping me with music theory or playing the violin. I think he is very good at l
istening to what the student says and does, and is able to adapt himself to suit the student’s needs."
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"good all-around teacher
Aaron is a positive and inspiring instructor. He is very competent on the instrument (and I believe he is well versed in more tha
Aaron is a positive and inspiring instructor. He is very competent on the instrument (and I believe he is well versed in more tha
n just bass guitar) and is a working musician. In my lessons he has attempted to guide me into territory I was unfamiliar with in a way that I can understand. Sometimes that has not been so easy, as with Modes, but he is willing to modify the lessons according to what I have wanted to learn and how easily I can absorb it. If there's something I'm not grasping, he tries to explain it in a different manner and with a little effort on my part, I can comprehend it. He definitely wants his students to learn and have fun, while also making it challenging."
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Boston, MA teacher:
Aaron B.
Review by Ying Z.
"Awesome guitar teacher! I've been taking lessons for over 3 years now, and my only regret is not starting earlier. Jonas can teach pretty much any song yo
u bring in that you want to play, and makes the lessons fun. Great for ANY skill level! If you live in Boston or surrounding areas and want to learn guitar, this is the best place to do it!"
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Dual Major in Piano Performance (Classical/Jazz Study) and Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music
Studied with professor
Ed Bedner (Doctoral Studies at BU)
Vadim Neselovskyi (International Pianist/Composer)
*** Lesson Details ***
1. Piano
- Relaxation Technique: Maximize your performance ability that you already have. (It takes a week to master it, and I will walk you through how you will be applying to the pieces you work on)
- Classical Repertoire: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and more! If you have a school recital, we can work on these masters' pieces. You will be not only memorize and play, but also express as if it were your own music.
- Jazz & Improvisation: Beginner to Intermediate level (pre-college level) Learning jazz gives you a great foundation to play any kinds of contemporary music; R&B, Dance, Folk, etc.
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Studied with professor
Ed Bedner (Doctoral Studies at BU)
Vadim Neselovskyi (International Pianist/Composer)
*** Lesson Details ***
1. Piano
- Relaxation Technique: Maximize your performance ability that you already have. (It takes a week to master it, and I will walk you through how you will be applying to the pieces you work on)
- Classical Repertoire: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and more! If you have a school recital, we can work on these masters' pieces. You will be not only memorize and play, but also express as if it were your own music.
- Jazz & Improvisation: Beginner to Intermediate level (pre-college level) Learning jazz gives you a great foundation to play any kinds of contemporary music; R&B, Dance, Folk, etc.
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ach lesson will give you hands-on exercises along with insights to delve into your creativity. It is highly important to determine what each student's goal is in order to design the course. So, please consult with me!
- Recital Preparation, College Application Prep.
* * * * *
2. Singing
- Optimal Singing Body
Although the health of your body is crucial in performing any kinds of instruments, singing needs your body to be the most optimal condition because Your Body Is Your Instruments.
I will help you to keep up with taking care of your body in terms of singing. There are techniques that you can learn to maximize your singing ability. I will share them with you each session.
- Finding your Own Voice
We will work together to discover what styles that suit your voice most. And, we will get your unique voice emerge, so that you don't try to sing like someone, but you actually sing it.
- Basic Musicality - pith, rhythm, expressions!
Even when you are physically ready, if your brain doesn't understand what you are hearing and singing, you aren't going anywhere. Ear training with me will improve this area, for sure.
* * * * *
3. Composition
- Theory that prepares you to Compose:
To get you ready to compose, you need to know a bit about 'Harmony, Counterpoint', which has been a powerful tool for generations. If you are not going to master classical composition, however, it can be overwhelming. I will walk you through the most important materials that you need to know to start your composition.
- Your Actual Compositions Down!
We will work together to finish your compositions either on paper, recording or both at the end of the semester. You will be proud of yourself to have your portfolio!
* * * * *
4. Combinations
I also offer the combination of each area described above.
I recommend to spend at least 30 min for each area though.
Thank you so much for reading the introduction. I would be really happy to hear from you and to have a chance to improve our "music life" together eventually.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Upright Piano, Keyboard, Video/Audio Recording, Sequencing Device, Korean Percussions
*** Travel Equipment ***
Car
*** Specialties ***
Piano: Classical, Jazz, Pop and Technique
Voice Coaching in various style
Composition: Finding your own voice in writing
Korean Drumming: Janggu and Korean Rhythms
- Recital Preparation, College Application Prep.
* * * * *
2. Singing
- Optimal Singing Body
Although the health of your body is crucial in performing any kinds of instruments, singing needs your body to be the most optimal condition because Your Body Is Your Instruments.
I will help you to keep up with taking care of your body in terms of singing. There are techniques that you can learn to maximize your singing ability. I will share them with you each session.
- Finding your Own Voice
We will work together to discover what styles that suit your voice most. And, we will get your unique voice emerge, so that you don't try to sing like someone, but you actually sing it.
- Basic Musicality - pith, rhythm, expressions!
Even when you are physically ready, if your brain doesn't understand what you are hearing and singing, you aren't going anywhere. Ear training with me will improve this area, for sure.
* * * * *
3. Composition
- Theory that prepares you to Compose:
To get you ready to compose, you need to know a bit about 'Harmony, Counterpoint', which has been a powerful tool for generations. If you are not going to master classical composition, however, it can be overwhelming. I will walk you through the most important materials that you need to know to start your composition.
- Your Actual Compositions Down!
We will work together to finish your compositions either on paper, recording or both at the end of the semester. You will be proud of yourself to have your portfolio!
* * * * *
4. Combinations
I also offer the combination of each area described above.
I recommend to spend at least 30 min for each area though.
Thank you so much for reading the introduction. I would be really happy to hear from you and to have a chance to improve our "music life" together eventually.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Upright Piano, Keyboard, Video/Audio Recording, Sequencing Device, Korean Percussions
*** Travel Equipment ***
Car
*** Specialties ***
Piano: Classical, Jazz, Pop and Technique
Voice Coaching in various style
Composition: Finding your own voice in writing
Korean Drumming: Janggu and Korean Rhythms
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· Arrangement and Composition · In studio
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Eunhye J. is a great vocal teacher, she has help me so much with technique and breathing. If you need a vocal teacher I recommend her, she is friendly professional and patient.
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Eunhye J.
Boston, MA 02128
starting at
$40
/ 30-min
About Miri K.
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About Miri
Oboist Miri K., praised for her "creamy-toned oboe" by Boston Classical Review, and "warm tone and singing like playing" by The Boston Musical Intelligencer. Miri is an active orchestra and chamber musician in Boston, she has appeared in many of acclaimed ensembles in Boston including Boston Pops Orchestra, Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, A Far Cry Chamber Orchestra, Boston Musica Viva, ALEA III, Boston Chamber Orchestra, and Boston Civic Symphony. She was the winner of the Boston Woodwind Society Oboe Merit Award Competition 2011, Longy School of Music Concerto Competition 2011, Longy School of Music Honors Competition 2011, 2014. Miri is also establishing her self as a soloist and has performed with Longy Conservatory Orchestra performing the Mozart Oboe Concerto in C major in 2011. She holds Artist Diploma and Graduate Performance Dip
loma from Longy School of Music of Bard College where she studied with Keisuke Wakao, assistant principal oboist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Bachelor of Education from Saitama University(Japan). She also studied with Takahisa Shinmatsu, and Marco Granados.
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Miri K.
Boston, MA 02215
starting at
$37
/ 30-min
About Catherine B.
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About Catherine
I've been playing the banjo for 13 years, beginning in my hometown of Marton, New Zealand. I very quickly fell in love with the instrument and have spent a lot of my time practicing, performing, teaching, recording and collaborating with other musicians ever since. As a teenager, I was given the opportunity to travel to the United States where I attended banjo camps and got to study with some great banjo players (Tony Trischka, Noam Pikelny Alan Munde). In 2011, I graduated from the New Zealand School of Music with a BMus, majoring in Jazz Performance on the banjo. I moved to Boston shortly afterwards to pursue a career in music and have kept a busy teaching schedule privately in Boston and worldwide via Skype. I also perform throughout the United States with my bluegrass band, Mile Twelve. I'm very thankful to have met a wide spectrum of
different people while teaching the banjo and am always eager to meet more people who are interested in learning and sharing this great instrument. Please say hi if this sounds like you!
N.B If you can't see an available lesson time that suits your schedule please send me a message. My availability changes weekly depending on my touring schedule so I may have just the spot for you.
~ About the lessons
I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building strong technique and a knowledge of the bluegrass banjo repertoire. Topics we will cover include Scruggs style, melodic style, single string technique, transcribing, arranging tunes, music theory and jamming or playing well with others.
We will start with talking about how to hold the banjo, tuning the banjo, playing with fingerpicks and how to read tablature. Then we will work through your first tunes in the bluegrass style gradually learning more tunes with harder techniques such as slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs etc. I take into account each students interests and goals so we will work on specific songs you request or licks you'd like to learn. You will have slow, medium and fast recordings of each tune we work on in the lessons as well at the tablature for that tune.
N.B If you can't see an available lesson time that suits your schedule please send me a message. My availability changes weekly depending on my touring schedule so I may have just the spot for you.
~ About the lessons
I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building strong technique and a knowledge of the bluegrass banjo repertoire. Topics we will cover include Scruggs style, melodic style, single string technique, transcribing, arranging tunes, music theory and jamming or playing well with others.
We will start with talking about how to hold the banjo, tuning the banjo, playing with fingerpicks and how to read tablature. Then we will work through your first tunes in the bluegrass style gradually learning more tunes with harder techniques such as slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs etc. I take into account each students interests and goals so we will work on specific songs you request or licks you'd like to learn. You will have slow, medium and fast recordings of each tune we work on in the lessons as well at the tablature for that tune.
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· Banjo · In studio
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Catherine B.
Cambridge, MA 02140
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$60
/ 50-min
About Heather B.
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Hello! believe that the joy of music should always be present when you sing, and that singing is a great way to see the benefits of hard work pay off. I look forward to helping you reach your goals! I've been studying singing for ten years. I've performed classical, musical theatre, and gospel music, and I've been a choir conductor, choreographer, children's group leader, and private voice teacher. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Music and Linguistics from the University of Oregon and a Master's Degree in Vocal Performance from Boston Conservatory.
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· Singing · In home
· Singing · In studio
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Heather B.
Allston, MA 02134
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$30
/ 30-min
About Shirin H.
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I have a master's degree in piano performance and studied with some of the most wonderful, reputable teachers in the US and in Europe.
I have 25 years of piano playing and 10 years of teaching experience.
I have 25 years of piano playing and 10 years of teaching experience.
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Shirin H.
Boston, MA 02116
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$40
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I'm a student from India currently pursuing a Master's degree in Piano Performance at Longy School of Music of Bard College.
Although I've spent most of my time up until now studying music, I have also had the opportunity to teach students of different ages. If there's one thing that I've learnt from my experiences so far, it is that there's no definite maximum age to start learning piano at. The only requirements for one to be able to learn to play any instrument are patience and the will to learn and work hard.
I focus mainly on helping students develop a healthy, efficient technique and good interpretative skills.
Although I've spent most of my time up until now studying music, I have also had the opportunity to teach students of different ages. If there's one thing that I've learnt from my experiences so far, it is that there's no definite maximum age to start learning piano at. The only requirements for one to be able to learn to play any instrument are patience and the will to learn and work hard.
I focus mainly on helping students develop a healthy, efficient technique and good interpretative skills.
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Nipun M.
Cambridge, MA 02138
starting at
$40
/ 30-min
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Shishi Zhou is a violinist graduated from the New England Conservatory with a Master’s degree. She also completed a Bachelor's degree from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Shishi first started playing the violin at age four and attended the music school affiliated to Shanghai Conservatory at age thirteen. During her trainings in China, She won the Gold Medal prize of Eastern Young Star Violin Competition and was awarded first place in Bode Cup Chamber Music Competition with her piano trio. In 2008, she began to study abroad at Idyllwild Arts Academy. In 2010, She began her undergraduate at BOCO while served as concertmistress in conservatory orchestras. Her chamber group, the Nebula String Quartet, was named 2013 BOCO Honors Chamber Ensemble. In 2014, Shishi won the first prize in BOCO String Department Honors Solo Competition. During
her graduate studies at NEC, Shishi further developed interests in community engagement and engaged in music education in public schools and beyond.
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Shishi Z.
Boston, MA 02115
starting at
$60
/ 45-min
About David B.
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Hi there! My name is David Benedict and I'm a professional mandolinist here in Boston, MA, specializing in bluegrass, oldtime, Celtic, jazz, and classical music. I graduated from college in 2013 with a unique bachelors degree in mandolin music performance. While in school, I studied with Grammy-nominated mandolinist Matt Flinner as a core part of my curriculum. After school, I moved to Nashville and taught, toured, and recorded full time. While there, I recorded and released two albums of my own original music. Over the years, I've had the privilege of performing on stage with such artists as Flinner, Casey Driessen, Julian Lage, Mike Marshall, Missy Raines, David Grier, Darrell Scott, Tim O'Brien, and Tommy Emmanuel. I now live in Boston, playing full time with the bluegrass band Mile Twelve, and making weekly Mandolin Monday videos.
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David B.
Dorchester, MA 02122
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$35
/ 30-min
About Alyssa C.
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About Alyssa
Arizona native Alyssa Click performs regularly in the Boston area, most recently in "La Femme Boheme" with MetroWest Opera and Anna Reich in "Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor" with the Boston Conservatory Opera. She has upcoming performances at Boston Conservatory as well as private concert events. Alyssa has been performing since June of 2003.
Students have most recently performed as:
Mrs. Banks in "Mary Poppins"
Leading Player in "Pippin"
She has a Bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance from Northern Arizona University (2016) and is pursuing her Master of Music degree in Opera Performance at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee (2018). Skills taught include: vocal technique, repertoire, musicianship, sight reading, audition preparation, role preparation, and an emphasis in an overall healthy style of vocalization in any genre. Aly
Students have most recently performed as:
Mrs. Banks in "Mary Poppins"
Leading Player in "Pippin"
She has a Bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance from Northern Arizona University (2016) and is pursuing her Master of Music degree in Opera Performance at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee (2018). Skills taught include: vocal technique, repertoire, musicianship, sight reading, audition preparation, role preparation, and an emphasis in an overall healthy style of vocalization in any genre. Aly
ssa teaches mainly musical theatre and classical repertoire.
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· Singing · In studio
· Singing · In studio
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Alyssa C.
Brighton, MA 02135
starting at
$30
/ 30-min
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I first picked up guitar at the age of 9, and since then I've never put it down. After playing for 6 years, I was eventually hired by the guys who taught me the basics to teach those exact same beginner lessons to others. In total, I've played for 12 years and taught for 4.
Some things that I am:
-Considerate. It is my personal philosophy that the student's desires are top priority. To that note, I always incorporate songs or concepts that the student wishes to learn into the lesson so they feel the teaching is immediately applicable.
-Lucid. Teaching guitar for 4 years has taught me 50 different ways to teach one concept. If one method isn't getting into the head, I have 49 others to use.
Some things that i am NOT:
-A professional. I have absolutely no degree or professional accreditation in music whatsoever. That's because as f
Some things that I am:
-Considerate. It is my personal philosophy that the student's desires are top priority. To that note, I always incorporate songs or concepts that the student wishes to learn into the lesson so they feel the teaching is immediately applicable.
-Lucid. Teaching guitar for 4 years has taught me 50 different ways to teach one concept. If one method isn't getting into the head, I have 49 others to use.
Some things that i am NOT:
-A professional. I have absolutely no degree or professional accreditation in music whatsoever. That's because as f
ar as music tutoring goes, real world experience matters more than degrees.
-Expensive. Teaching guitar is a passion of mine, not a source of livelihood. I have no pressing need to pay bills teaching guitar. Therefore, my prices are cheap and reasonable.
-Expensive. Teaching guitar is a passion of mine, not a source of livelihood. I have no pressing need to pay bills teaching guitar. Therefore, my prices are cheap and reasonable.
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Dennis C.
West Roxbury, MA 02132
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$50
/ 60-min
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