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About Jacob D.
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Theory is the mathematical explanation of how the structure of music works. It's critical for anyone wishing to gain a deeper understanding of music. I have a degree in music theory and taught related subject for 5 years at the college level.
About Jacob
*** Travel Equipment ***
I expect the student to provide their own instrument. I will bring mine. I will suggest music to get in the student doesn't have their own.
*** Specialties ***
I teach all brass instruments (trumpet, horn, euphonium, baritone, trombone, and tuba), and trumpet is my specialty. I can also teach beginning to intermediate piano and guitar lessons. In addition, I have extensive experience teaching ear training, music theory, and composition. I am fluent in all styles--Classical, jazz, pop, funk, etc.
I expect the student to provide their own instrument. I will bring mine. I will suggest music to get in the student doesn't have their own.
*** Specialties ***
I teach all brass instruments (trumpet, horn, euphonium, baritone, trombone, and tuba), and trumpet is my specialty. I can also teach beginning to intermediate piano and guitar lessons. In addition, I have extensive experience teaching ear training, music theory, and composition. I am fluent in all styles--Classical, jazz, pop, funk, etc.
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Jacob D.
Greenbelt, MD 20770
starting at
$32
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Teaching measures, different time signatures, notes, tempo, history of drums & percussion, etc...
About Murray
I received my B.S. & Music Degree with concentration in instrumentalists from Morgan State University. I have been playing since the age of three years old and have been teaching since 2004. In 2016, I was accepted as a member of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). I am very well rounded in all styles of music such as, Rock, Jazz, Gospel, Christian, Latin, Marching, Classical, Blues and the list goes on. I am a Emmy Nominated drummer for my outstanding role in the 2015 Stage Musical "Oh Gospel" The Evolution of Gospel Music. My drumming & percussion career has launch me into one of the most sought after instructors & drummers of our time. My skill level and personalty has brought about major partnerships with some of the biggest names in the industry such as Vic Furth, Evans Drum Heads, Sabian Cymbals, JamTec USA, Urbann
Boards and Kick Strap. I have performed with many Stellers & Grammy artist such as Richard Smallwood, Tamela Mann, Marvin Sapp, Dorinda Clark Cole, Isaiah D Thomas, American Idol contestants and Sunday Best contestants just to name a few. I currently play full time at the New Antioch Baptist Church of Randallstown in Baltimore MD where the congregation is over 10,000 members. I am very proud of the releasing of my latest DVD entitle "Piper's Time 2 Groove" & "Nothing Too Hard" video to inspire all musicians around the World. With the launching of Passionate Drumming & Music Lessons, I am dedicated to equipping all my students with the instructions for reaching students goals. I welcome all students any age, any skill level. Hope to have you as a new student very soon!
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My students will quickly learn the basics of drumming, including: stick control, technique, rhythms, drum fills, and licks. It does not matter if you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced drummer. The same time and effort will be exercised. We will have a fun and meaningful time playing, both by ear and by reading music. These lessons will really be hands on using teaching methods such as music books, DVD’s, and playing of my own. Students will have a great time also studying music theory, learning how to assemble the drum set, learning the parts of the drums, how to tune the drums, and how to accompany other musical instruments. After 3 to 6 months taking lessons, all students will be well on their way to a very successful musical career having had such fun and learning to play all different styles of music. My motto: Lets play Good, get Better, and be our Best!
*** Studio Equipment ***
Finished Studio: (3) drum sets, recording equipment, hand drums & instruments, seating for students & guest.
***Endorsers & Sponsors***
*Odery Drums
*RBimusic
*VicFirth Sticks-http://vicfirth.com/artist/Murray_Piper/
*Sabian Cymbals & Sabian Education Network
*StickTwirl
*Evans, D'Addario & Company, Inc.- http://www.daddario.com/education/murrayspiper
*NAMM Member
*Low Boy Beaters
*Urbann Boards
*SledgePad
*Kick Strap
*JamTec USA
*** Travel Equipment ***
I will bring snare and sticks. For the more advance lesson drum kit if one not provided. For the beginners sticks snare and if they already have a drum kit that is fine too.
*** Specialties ***
Gospel, Christian, jazz, blues, rock, R&B, pop, Latin, reggae, funk, shuffle
*** Lesson Details ***
My students will quickly learn the basics of drumming, including: stick control, technique, rhythms, drum fills, and licks. It does not matter if you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced drummer. The same time and effort will be exercised. We will have a fun and meaningful time playing, both by ear and by reading music. These lessons will really be hands on using teaching methods such as music books, DVD’s, and playing of my own. Students will have a great time also studying music theory, learning how to assemble the drum set, learning the parts of the drums, how to tune the drums, and how to accompany other musical instruments. After 3 to 6 months taking lessons, all students will be well on their way to a very successful musical career having had such fun and learning to play all different styles of music. My motto: Lets play Good, get Better, and be our Best!
*** Studio Equipment ***
Finished Studio: (3) drum sets, recording equipment, hand drums & instruments, seating for students & guest.
***Endorsers & Sponsors***
*Odery Drums
*RBimusic
*VicFirth Sticks-http://vicfirth.com/artist/Murray_Piper/
*Sabian Cymbals & Sabian Education Network
*StickTwirl
*Evans, D'Addario & Company, Inc.- http://www.daddario.com/education/murrayspiper
*NAMM Member
*Low Boy Beaters
*Urbann Boards
*SledgePad
*Kick Strap
*JamTec USA
*** Travel Equipment ***
I will bring snare and sticks. For the more advance lesson drum kit if one not provided. For the beginners sticks snare and if they already have a drum kit that is fine too.
*** Specialties ***
Gospel, Christian, jazz, blues, rock, R&B, pop, Latin, reggae, funk, shuffle
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Murray P.
Baltimore, MD 21229
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$30
/ 30-min
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About Benjamin
I discovered music sifting through my Dad's record collection and soon decided that I wanted to play guitar. As a teenager I began taking lessons and building confidence in my abilities. I played in different types of bands ranging from rock, country, blues, and jazz. After completing College in 2004, I realized music was not just going to be a hobby, but a career. At age 37, I have been teaching and playing guitar professionally for the last 13 years. I believe that anybody can learn to play as long as they are patient and understand that anything worthwhile takes time and sustained effort to achieve. You also need a good teacher who understands how to take you where you want to go musically. I have taught hundreds of different students of all ages and abilities. I have seen many of them grow musically and gain confidence in other
areas of their lives as a result. I aim to inspire every student to find their way to a rewarding life through music.
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My lesson plans are developed on an individual basis. I want you to learn the music that inspires your passion. If the guitar is new to you, the first lessons are devoted to basic playing skills and techniques. It is important to develop a strong understanding of music fundamentals to ensure that the student is attaining the skills they need to be a complete musician. I emphasize technique with drills designed to raise my students' skills evenly across a wide range of categories, like picking, fretting, scale patterns, chord shapes, rhythm training, and ear training. I have had success with many students using this approach and most are playing songs within a couple months. For the more serious student, music theory is an important tool to understand songwriting and music in general. I am always open to discuss what we do during a lesson. I believe it is my job to balance what you want to do with what you need to do in order to succeed.
*** Travel Equipment ***
I have amps, guitars, 1/4 inch cables, tuners, metronomes, paper and pens.
Would like students to have all these things but can accommodate based on need.
*** Specialties ***
Rock, Pop, Blues, Country, flat-picking, finger-style
*** Lesson Details ***
My lesson plans are developed on an individual basis. I want you to learn the music that inspires your passion. If the guitar is new to you, the first lessons are devoted to basic playing skills and techniques. It is important to develop a strong understanding of music fundamentals to ensure that the student is attaining the skills they need to be a complete musician. I emphasize technique with drills designed to raise my students' skills evenly across a wide range of categories, like picking, fretting, scale patterns, chord shapes, rhythm training, and ear training. I have had success with many students using this approach and most are playing songs within a couple months. For the more serious student, music theory is an important tool to understand songwriting and music in general. I am always open to discuss what we do during a lesson. I believe it is my job to balance what you want to do with what you need to do in order to succeed.
*** Travel Equipment ***
I have amps, guitars, 1/4 inch cables, tuners, metronomes, paper and pens.
Would like students to have all these things but can accommodate based on need.
*** Specialties ***
Rock, Pop, Blues, Country, flat-picking, finger-style
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Benjamin P.
Parkville, MD 21234
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$35
/ 30-min
About Wilma Evangeline B.
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I've been a private music teacher for almost 8 years. I provide instrumental, vocal and music training for children and young adults ages 4-18.
Lessons in Music Theory includes primarily aural skills (covering sight singing and rhythm reading, dictation, and keyboard applications) and sometimes covering fundamentals, form analysis, and counterpoint. The main goal of this course is to develop fluency in seeing what is there on the musical page with clarity of understanding, as quickly and efficiently as possible.
About Wilma Evangeline
*** Studio Equipment ***
Upright Piano
Yamaha Electric Keyboard, Guitar, Violin, Flute & Drums
*** Travel Equipment ***
Guitar, Keyboard,
*** Specialties ***
Early Childhood Music, General Music Education, Music Therapy & Special Education Services
Upright Piano
Yamaha Electric Keyboard, Guitar, Violin, Flute & Drums
*** Travel Equipment ***
Guitar, Keyboard,
*** Specialties ***
Early Childhood Music, General Music Education, Music Therapy & Special Education Services
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Wilma Evangeline B.
Bowie, MD 20716
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$30
/ 30-min
About Jennifer P.
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As a music major--with subsequent professional jazz, composition and songwriting experience--I feel confident to teach you music theory from any of a variety of angles, including: music reading basics (notation, rhythm and playing on piano), understanding chords/keys/scales (intermediate level) and writing/arranging/playing/improvising with this knowledge as your foundation (intermediate to advanced). I can help you prepare for exams (including Trinity, high school and college) as well.
About Jennifer
I am a professional singer-songwriter and have been teaching lessons fulltime for the last 12 years. I teach students of all ages and levels of experience. My current range of students include: kids with learning/developmental disabilities, teenagers who have starred in school musicals, and performing adult singer-songwriters. Whatever your background or desire, I can help you to cultivate your unique musical potential, and to strengthen your creative voice.
As a professional vocalist and pianist, I have worked freelance, in a variety of settings, over the years--including solo, in wedding bands, small jazz and rock/pop groups and with big bands. I have been singing with the Mood Swings Big Band for 6+ years. During that time, we have performed at the White House, the Chamber of Commerce and in Kennebunkport, Maine (at the Bush e
As a professional vocalist and pianist, I have worked freelance, in a variety of settings, over the years--including solo, in wedding bands, small jazz and rock/pop groups and with big bands. I have been singing with the Mood Swings Big Band for 6+ years. During that time, we have performed at the White House, the Chamber of Commerce and in Kennebunkport, Maine (at the Bush e
state).
I also have an extensive professional and personal background in meditation (10 years), astrology (5 years) and healing (particularly Reiki, 4 years). I am very interested in the intersection between a healing/mindfulness-awareness approach and singing/playing piano.
I also have an extensive professional and personal background in meditation (10 years), astrology (5 years) and healing (particularly Reiki, 4 years). I am very interested in the intersection between a healing/mindfulness-awareness approach and singing/playing piano.
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Jennifer P.
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
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$30
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About Ryan R.
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I can help you learn basic music fundamentals or jazz theory to improve your composing and improvising.
About Ryan
I structure lessons around your goals and interests to keep you motivated and bring your playing to the next level.
I am qualified and interested in teaching many styles of music from rock, blues, jazz, bluegrass, pop, and metal.
I am experienced in teaching many skill levels ranging from beginner to advanced!
Students are expected to practice consistently between lessons.
I taught briefly at the Cockeysville recreation center before teaching at a local music shop.
I have done work as a transcriptionist for WSC Theatre in Arlington, VA.
I have performed with various rock and jazz groups in the Baltimore and DC area including sitting in with the Unified Jazz Ensemble!
I have also done work as a pit musician for musicals in the area as well as playing for private receptions.
I am qualified and interested in teaching many styles of music from rock, blues, jazz, bluegrass, pop, and metal.
I am experienced in teaching many skill levels ranging from beginner to advanced!
Students are expected to practice consistently between lessons.
I taught briefly at the Cockeysville recreation center before teaching at a local music shop.
I have done work as a transcriptionist for WSC Theatre in Arlington, VA.
I have performed with various rock and jazz groups in the Baltimore and DC area including sitting in with the Unified Jazz Ensemble!
I have also done work as a pit musician for musicals in the area as well as playing for private receptions.
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Ryan R.
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
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$35
/ 30-min
About Dave G.
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About Dave
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My name is Dave G. and I am a local music teacher.
I play guitar, sing, trumpet, didgeridoo, percussion, and piano.
I attended Berklee College of Music where I studied songwriting, music business, and music synthesis. I have been teaching for a little while now, and I truly enjoy seeing the progress in my students. I love music and I am proud to be able to teach that love to others.
My name is Dave G. and I am a local music teacher.
I play guitar, sing, trumpet, didgeridoo, percussion, and piano.
I attended Berklee College of Music where I studied songwriting, music business, and music synthesis. I have been teaching for a little while now, and I truly enjoy seeing the progress in my students. I love music and I am proud to be able to teach that love to others.
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Dave G.
Pasadena, MD 21122
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$40
/ 30-min
About Madeline H.
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I've been studying music theory for six years, and I've been a music theory tutor for three years. I currently study music theory pedagogy at the Peabody Institute, and I am a graduate assistant for the music theory department.
Music theory is a mathematical approach to music, and can successfully be taught to every type of learner. I have experience teaching student just beginning, studying musical form, counterpoint, atonality, and ear training. Music theory can be abstract, but it improves the understanding and appreciation of music to a listener, composer, and performer.
About Madeline
Hello! I'm Madeline, and I'm a vocal performance and music theory pedagogy graduate student at the Peabody Institute. I've been a music theory tutor since Fall 2014, and teaching private voice lessons since January 2015. I love introducing students to new repertoire, showing them a different way of looking at concepts, and helping students realize how smart and talented they are. I want my students to feel prepared for where their love of music takes them, and we are absolutely going to have fun while learning. I'm excited that you are interested in learning, too, and I cannot wait to hear from you.
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Madeline H.
Baltimore, MD 21202
starting at
$30
/ 30-min
About Angela L.
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Using charts to apply theory
About Angela
Pianist/free Lance musician/ instructor
Graduate Peabody conservatory of music
Curriculum includes technique, sight reading, repertoire, theory, composition, improvisation.
How to read from a fake book
Performance opportunities for studens
Keyboard band class opening February 2018ences
Wine & cheese wingdings adult students
Ensemble experiences for all students
Enjoy all musical genres from back to rockern
Repertoire varied: pop, movie themes, modern artists
Weekly 45 min or 60 min sessions
Have some openings availabled
Young students age 5-7 request parents attend lessons & help with home practice
Practise expectation 5 days a week
Length of practice from 20 min to 1 hour
TBDetermined & assigned by this instructor
Music is a lifelong pleasure & treasure😎
Graduate Peabody conservatory of music
Curriculum includes technique, sight reading, repertoire, theory, composition, improvisation.
How to read from a fake book
Performance opportunities for studens
Keyboard band class opening February 2018ences
Wine & cheese wingdings adult students
Ensemble experiences for all students
Enjoy all musical genres from back to rockern
Repertoire varied: pop, movie themes, modern artists
Weekly 45 min or 60 min sessions
Have some openings availabled
Young students age 5-7 request parents attend lessons & help with home practice
Practise expectation 5 days a week
Length of practice from 20 min to 1 hour
TBDetermined & assigned by this instructor
Music is a lifelong pleasure & treasure😎
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Angela L.
Annapolis, MD 21403
starting at
$50
/ 30-min
About Patrick R.
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When we study music theory, we will go through music that you personally enjoy and listen to and we will analyze the melody, harmonic function, rhythm, and more. I will explain what the writer/composer was intending and why they chose the musical ideas that they did. I will also teach you all the terms that are used in Tonal Harmony and test you on them to make sure you have a great understanding of music theory!
About Patrick
I have been playing music for 14 years and performed in prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Strathmore Mansion. I grew up classically trained then learned to play in a variety of genres such as Jazz, R&B/Soul, Pop, Blues, Funk, and more. I also play the violin, guitar, ukulele, and I sing while writing/producing my own music. I will be attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music under a scholarship to study Music Production/Engineering and continue to excel in piano.
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Patrick R.
Bowie, MD 20720
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$34
/ 30-min
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"I worked with Madeline while I was taking my music theory classes and she was great at helping me simplify and understand the content. She worked well wit
h people at all different levels and always had these small tricks to make things easier."
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"Madeline was so friendly and helpful. She connected with me on a personal level through tutoring and we're still friends today! She helped me through my m
usic theory classes in college and adapted to my learning styles easily. One of the sweetest people I know, thank you Madeline!"
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He really goes in depth with each subject and puts a lot of care and attention into his teaching. I would highly recommend h
He really goes in depth with each subject and puts a lot of care and attention into his teaching. I would highly recommend h
im to anyone looking to improve their skills."
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