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Loretta M.
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Masters of Music from NYU -
Teaches students 5 and up -
Awarded Community Honor from Bethune School of Excellence
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Performance lessons focus on confidence, cues, and various styles in the music culture. The importance of audience connection and performance objective are taught as well.
About Loretta
I have always been fascinated with how music is created and who works behind the scenes of performances and recordings. I started playing the flute in elementary school, piano in junior high school, and singing in high school. Once I got to UMASS, Dartmouth I chose the Music option for my major. I
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Henri B.
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Speaks Portuguese -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced -
Teaching since 2004
Teaching Locations:
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Specializing in all types of stage performance coaching and development.
About Henri
Henri is an experienced, focused teacher and musician who really enjoys seeing students achieve their goals and desires musically. Henri has studied privately with former Berklee Graduate Al Pahanish Jr (Powerman 5000), and former Capitol Records recording artist Morrison Moon. He is a goal-oriente
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Jill G.
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Speaks English, Spanish -
Awarded Congress of Strings from American Federation of Musicians -
Teaches students 4 to 90
Teaching Locations:
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Whether you're playing as a soloist, a chamber musician, or an orchestra member, you're performing music. I'm sure you want to play your best! In fact, I'm convinced of it. Great performance demands a willing performer AND a great performance coach. As a seasoned performance coach, I bring a myriad of tools and decades of experience and knowledge to your corner. And I love what I do! Let me help you get the most joy from your playing!
About Jill
I've been in and around music all my life. I started violin at age 5, part of the first generation of Suzuki violinists in the United States. I've loved being a professional violinist and violin teacher for over 30 years! And I've also founded and directed three community music schools in Newburyp
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Cory H.
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Teaching since 2011 -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate -
Teaches students 7 and up
Teaching Locations:
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Learn about and get feedback on stage presence, learn about the music industry, learn the industry lingo, learn about phrasing and breathing, and learn to read sheet music.
About Cory
I am a professional singer, beatboxer, audio engineer, and music director who specializes in contemporary a cappella music! I graduated from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College with a Bachelor of Arts in vocal music. I also am an acting coach; I can help build confidence in your per
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Ivan S.
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Speaks English, Chaldean, Arabic -
Teaching since 2014 -
Teaches students 5 and up
Teaching Locations:
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Student's Home
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Learn the skills needed to overcome stage fright and mind blanks while performing!
About Ivan
Hello! My name is Ivan. I am a classically trained pianist. I have been playing the piano for 17 years and have been teaching for 5 years. I like to give my students the opportunity to not only progress in skill, but also enjoy what they are learning! My lessons focus on 5 things: - note re
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Ivan is passionate about music. His love for the art is evident in his enthusiastic and energetic teaching techniques. He is exceedingly patient with all students, encourages them, and coaxes the very best effort from each one. Although he is one of the best music teachers in the zone, his prices are extremely reasonable. In my opinion, he is worth every penny he charges, and I certainly believe I have received excellent service for my money.
It is my great pleasure to recommend Ivan Shallal as a music teacher. I am tremendously grateful to him for everything he has taught my daughter.
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David R.
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Speaks Italian, Italian -
Awarded Solo Recitalist Grant from National Endowment for the Arts -
Teaching since 1976
Teaching Locations:
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David’s 35 years of teaching and performing experience, coupled with intensive years of formal studies with many of the world's greatest guitarists, have afforded him a rich and in-depth understanding of music and the guitar. He shares all of this with his students in an insightful and uniquely original manner. David is committed to helping students enjoy and excel in playing the music they love.
About David
David discovered his love for music early on at the age of seven with the musical/movie: The Sound of Music. He and his siblings would entertain their babysitter by acting out the entire musical - singing and dancing along with the soundtrack. To make it even more fun, they would sometimes speed
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I would highly recommend Bill! He is such a great player and teacher! He has helped enormously with my saxophone playing, clarinet playing, and improvising.
Since my saxophone playing is already fairly advanced. In our lessons on saxophone focus heavily on advanced jazz improvisation topics, like standard tunes, and transcription. He is so knowledgeable on these advanced topics but is really great at showing me the basics so that I can learn at my own level and pace.
On clarinet Bill and I work on more classical studies and instrument technique to get my clarinet playing more on track.
Bill is such a patient and motivating teacher. It is clear that he cares deeply about MY SUCCESS in music. He has helped me feel good about my musical progress and inspired me to work harder!
He has even given me lots of great music business advice, and helped me think about what I want out of music in my life.
Bill is so easy to get along with and is really careful to explain things in a way that I can understand them.
Its been really awesome getting to know and work with him!"
Private Music Performance Lessons Near You
Most of us have sat in the audience for a mind-blowing musical performance that no one wanted to end. We've likely also been in the audience for music performances that couldn't end soon enough. Of course all musicians — whether beginners just starting out in a recital or professionals taking the stage at a concert house — want to be in the first group of amazing performances.
The best to become a great performer is to study music performance formally. If you have a musical talent you're ready to share with the world or an upcoming recital that's racking your nerves, then signing up for music performance classes can help you!
Why Learn How to Perform Music?
Musicians decide to study music performance for several reasons. For many, these lessons are about understanding the music business: concert promotion, venues, and audiences. Others want to improve their performance skills. They want to learn about using a stage, connecting with an audience, or performing expressively. Lessons can also help you arrange performances, perfecting the order of songs and their delivery.
Beginners often turn to lessons in order to develop confidence and overcome stage fright. Experiencing performance anxiety is normal when you're new to music performance or to your instrument. If you're just starting out, then learning more about performance from an experienced teacher will help you know what to expect on stage, give you the tools you need to gain confidence, and empower you to pull off a performance without a hitch.
The Best Way to Learn How to Perform Music and What You'll Study Along the Way
Sure, it's easy to find plenty of tips, tricks, and free music performance classes online. The best way to learn how to perform music, however, is by studying with a private teacher. In private music performance lessons, you'll receive immediate, personalized feedback that allows you to learn new concepts fast, while overcoming challenges quickly.
No two private lessons are exactly alike. For example, music performance classes for children differ greatly in terms of teaching methods and course content from music performance lessons for adults. In private lessons, your music performance tutor will work to keep you motivated, interested, and always improving.
Sample Curriculum for Beginner Music Performance Lessons
If you have little or no experience performing or experience extreme performance anxiety, then beginner lessons are right for you. In these classes, you'll ease yourself onto the stage and into the limelight at a pace that's comfortable for you. Your music performance teacher might choose to cover some of the following topics:
- Strategies to overcome performance anxiety
- Confidence building exercises
- Learn how to memorize music
- Get comfortable using your space on stage
- Learn performance practicing strategies
Sample Curriculum for Intermediate Music Performance
If you have some previous experience with music performance, but want to improve your skills, then intermediate classes are where you belong. In these lessons, you'll learn new strategies for improving your performance and captivating your audience, while challenging yourself to perform more and more. Your intermediate music performance teacher might choose to cover some of the following topics:
- How to create a captivating program
- Learn to perform expressively
- Connect with your audience
- Develop your stage presence
- Create an intriguing opening and exciting finale
Sample Curriculum for Advanced Music Performance
If you're pretty well-versed in music performance, you can still improve your performance skills and open yourself up to new performance opportunities in advanced classes. In these lessons, you'll learn more about the music business and creating truly enjoyable experiences that your audience won't be able to get enough of. Topics learned in advanced lessons depend greatly on the student's individual goals and interests, but your teacher might cover some of the following topics:
- Creating memorable audience experiences
- Finding your audience
- Music business advice
- Audition coaching
- Performance preparation
How to Find a Music Performance Teacher Near You
If you're ready to take your musical skills to the stage or have an upcoming recital that's giving you the jitters, then private lessons are for you. Luckily TakeLessons makes finding a private music performance tutor easy. A quick search will direct you to hundreds of qualified and experienced teachers who offer classes near you and online. We recommend browsing several teacher profiles and reading reviews left by other music performance students. It's also a good idea to look for a teacher with direct experience in performing your instrument or musical genre of choice.
The price of music performance classes varies, but most teachers base rates on the length and frequency of lessons. Regardless of cost, studying with a private music performance teacher is an investment that's sure to pay off. As you overcome stage fright, gain confidence, and learn to wow your audience, you'll be happy you signed up for private lessons!