Music Lessons in Glen Burnie, MD. It's your time.

Hi !I'm a full-tuition scholarship receiver at the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University. 14 years of playing the violin, 9 years of serious musician life, I give lessons with specific curriculums vary from students, so they could get the most efficient and benefit teaching according to their own levels. Lessons will be fun, I would like students to enjoy and embrace music this great art, without losing the standard of solid technique and touching musicality. I've been mostly teaching beginners and intermediate violin students, but sometimes advanced as well. In addition of being a violin teacher, I 'm also the second prize winner of the Marbury Violin Competition in 2019, third prize winner of the 3rd Hongkong International Music Festival Youth Violin Competition in 2016, Merit Award of 2014 China CCTV violin competition( Professional category ) and a full scholarship receiver of Idyllwild Arts Academy in 2013. Hope to explore more in the music world and have fun with

I teach the foundations of both "legit" and "belt" techniques. Audition prep and skills included!

This class is intended for those who have never played a `ukulele, a beginner or continuing student. Yao will learn how to hold, tune, and play the `ukulele for sing-alongs. Basic theory such as rhythmic values (whole, half, quarter, eighth notes), time signatures, etc. will be introduced. You should be able to play several different basic strumming styles, read and understand `ukulele chord charts, transpose songs into other keys, and play along to a large selection of songs, or play at least one song all the way through!

For intermediate students, you will work on more advanced arrangements of songs, strumming styles, increase your chord vocabulary and generally gain a greater knowledge of the `ukulele. You will also learn how to read tablature to play simple melody lines. It will help if you are familiar with the following music theory concepts: key signature (especially the keys of C, F, and G), time signature (3/4, 4/4 and 6/8), and rhythmic values including whole, half, ...

“I’m a professional guitarist with a dynamic sound. I navigate diverse styles of music with ease, including jazz, rock, blues, soul, pop, latin, and more. In addition to years of study on the guitar, I have studied different methods and approaches to music education. These include but are not limited to the Kodály Method, the Orff-Schulwerk approach, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, and Gordon Music Learning Theory. With a blend of these methods, I provide a unique and personalized experience for each guitar student based on their needs, strengths, and goals.”

When you take lessons with me, you will:
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Learn the formalities and proper techniques of classical guitar playing. I have been playing classical guitar for over a decade and am very familiar with the repertoire and sensibilities of this beautiful art. From proper seated position to a thorough understanding of standard notation, counterpoint, and voice-leading, my students acquire a lifelong knowledge of the guitar and guitar music for their own enjoyment or for performance purposes.

Love Kenny G/ Coltrane sound? relish the FREEDOM for self-expression in SMOOTH JAZZ? love unscripted playing (cut out music sheets dependence)? wanna have FUN learning & Improvising? need a more PATIENT teacher? Wishing to start JAMMING from day 1-3? Hire me.
My goal is to help you express YOURSELF through playing while soothing your listeners... with CONFIDENCE.

I take pride in distilling relevant music concepts and tailoring our sessions towards what you need. I'll FILTER OUT the boring theories & lack of focus that comes with learning from stereotyped "book" musicians where you could get stuck.

I have worked with 2 students (over the 3 months) who now play well in their school & church music bands. I am now teaching a 56 year old beginner as well. I enjoy seeing such remarkable difference soon after our class & have the special TEACHING ABILITY vital for you to learn well and fast.

FOCUS- learning the right things, the right way- Embouchure, finger placement, ...