Name: Dissecting a Chord
Uploaded: 2023-04-14T15:59:23.000Z
Duration: 1 min 52 s
Description: Beginning students get confused when first learning about chords. In this video, you'll what a chord is, how it's put together and how it's named including inversions. Please watch as many times as you like. And sign up for private lessons to get individualized instruction.

Beginning students get confused when first learning about chords.  In this video, you'll what a chord is, how it's put together and how it's named including inversions.  Please watch as many times as you like.  And sign up for private lessons to get individualized instruction.

Piano

My goal is for you to gain the knowledge and technical skills to be able to play the music you love or sing with beautiful tone with confidence and ease. 

I love teaching kids and watching them grow as musicians; and teaching adults and watching them fulfill a dream.  We’ll discuss your goals and how to accomplish those goals in a fun, no pressure environment.

You'll benefit from my teaching experience of over 25 years and my Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Massachusetts with a major in voice and piano. 

Whether you want to learn piano or sing, my expertise and patience teaching children as well as adults will guide you naturally.   

Included with your lessons: 
*Virtual recitals twice a year
*Email support
*Weekly lesson notes
*Progress reports
*Recordings
*Virtual performance classes
*Fun learning games
*Supplemental repertoire
*Newsletter
 
I'm a professional jazz/pop vocalist, and have participated in ensemble groups such as the Masterworks Chorale in NYC, and the Verdi Opera Chorus of Southern California; and currently I volunteer at the Senior Center leading/accompanying the Sing-Alongs. 

As a singer/songwriter, I produced my own album of 13 original songs available for download and streaming on many platforms.

Dissecting a Chord

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After graduating from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Music Education, I have been teaching private voice and piano lessons for over 25 years. Through their lessons, students have made great progress and feel a sense of accomplishment. They're able to find great enjoyment in creating music. Teaching is a way to share my love of music to my students.

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Steve heads a band varying in size depending on the client's need.  Our music genre is basically jazz/pop.  We perform throughout the  Orange County area.

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Working as an instructor with Take Lessons, I'm teaching piano for beginners up to advanced, using various method books, supplemental music, music of students' choice. Students learn the fundamentals of music theory to better understand their music.

As a voice instructor, we work on pitch, breath support, tone, range, song expression as the main focus.  Through their lessons, students have noticeably improved their singing. 

As part of Take Lessons, I'm offering video lessons and shorter clips to supplement the learning process.  These videos are available on Take Lessons Live.

In addition to the lessons, students receive email support, recordings, weekly lesson notes, progress reports and supplemental learning activities; and the opportunity to perform in recitals twice a year.

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Imagine being able to sit down and play any song you like on the piano! You'll love your lessons with me and benefit from my expertise with over 25 years of teaching, with a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Massachusetts. My experience and patience teaching children as well as adults will guide you naturally.  Your lessons and repertoire will match your goals and you'll learn the fundamentals of reading music. There are so many benefits to learning music, physically and mentally. But most of all, it's a skill to enjoy for your whole life! 
Included with your lessons: 
   *opportunity to perform in virtual recitals twice a year
   *email support
   *weekly lesson notes 
   *progress reports
   *recordings
   *performance classes 
   *fun learning games 
   *supplemental music

Amber is awesome. She is very encouraging, Especially with me. I have a crazy schedule and dont always get to practice as much as I want to. She lets me go at my pace and if Im having trouble with things and dont feel like I can move on then we work on my trouble spots, but she never rushes me. She is very easy to talk to about all subjects and shes just all around great I definitely recommend her!!!

I'm an adult piano student of Amber's at the beginners level. I started taking lessons in September 2020 and am making steady progress under her instruction. She is very patient and encouraging and has helped me to build confidence as a piano student.   I'm enjoying my lessons with Amber and would definitely recommend her to others looking for a piano teacher.

Amber was patient and nice. Her class was very boring for my 6 year old. He lost interest almost immediately but seemed to be very enthusiastic with others when he works on piano.

Ms. Amber has a awesome for my 7 year old. I see developing her skills and confidence on a weekly basis which has been great.

very patient and thoughtful, it was easier to work through most issues

Our 7-year-old daughter had a wonderful first lesson with Amber. We are excited to keep working with her.

EXCELLENT  LOVELY SENSE OF HUMOR VERY PATIENT WITH ME

She’s amazing and stern some people need that and I’m one of them. I will be happy to be guided by her as long as I’m in California.

Amber was very knowledgeable.  I took some free Youtube tutorials lessons but was not able to tell if I did everything correctly.  Amber pointed out when I blew out too much air and showed me how to do it right.  I look forward to have more lessons with her.

Started with good review of lessons with previous teacher

Upon our first meeting, the instructor gave my 12 year old daughter several breathing and vocalizing exercises to do at home for additional practice. Amber also quickly identified my daughter's vocal range and guided her on how to utilize various techniques to bring out her singing voice properly, patiently explaining the why's and how's behind each technique. Amber is also able to provide criticism/correction in a warm and positive way that the student is not left feeling embarrassed nor discouraged. We are looking forward to more lessons with Ms. Amber!

Amber is a very good teacher, very patient!

Amber is great teacher and my daughter loves to have the lesson with Amber.

In our busy lives today, it's hard to make time to play piano.  Using your time wisely will help you progress much better and faster.  
If you want to get the most our of your practice session, watch this video lesson.

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Transform Your Practice Session with This One Tip

Do you get lost when there are so many ledger lines, and you have no idea what note to play without counting every line?
Watch this video to learn an easy way to read the notes.

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Let me know if there's anything in particular you need help with!

An Easy Way to Read Ledger Line Notes

When first learning sharps and flats, students get confused on what key to press.
This video is a fun way to re-enforce finding the correct key.

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Please let me know if there's anything in particular you'd like to see.

Let's Play the Accidental Race Game

When first learning sharps and flats, students get mixed up on what key to press.
This video is a fun game to re-enforce learning to fine the correct key.

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Please let me know what you'd like to see in a video and I'll try my best to do one for you.

Let's Play the Accidental Race

Here's a great warm-up using chord inversions.  It's important to be familiar with the hand shapes of each inversion.  Knowing this will help greatly when playing by ear or reading music.

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Chord Inversions Warm-Up

Being able to play chord inversions is a good start, but can you recognize them on your music?

If you can recognize when a chord is inverted, it will make reading music so much faster and more efficient.

This video shows you the notations for root position, first inversion and second inversion for C major.

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Please let me know what you're struggling with.


Chord Inversions - What Does It Look Like?

When learning about chords, my student didn't understand when I mentioned chord inversions.  So, here is a quick explanation of what it means to invert a chord and why it's important to know.

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Please let me know if there's something you need clarified.  I'm here to help!

What Does It Mean to Invert a Chord?

Do you find the dotted quarter note confusing?

When first learning about the dot, it can be quite confusing.
This short video will tell you exactly how to play it.

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Let me know what topics you're struggling with.

What is the Value and How to Count the Dotted Quarter Note

Do you have small hands and find it hard to reach even an octave?

I've been struggling with my small hands.  Here are 5 tips I found helpful!

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Please let me know what you'd like to see and I'll do my best to make a video lesson.

The Small Hand Dilemma, 5 Tips

Do you have trouble when your hands are playing different rhythms?
Do you have trouble playing in 6/8 time?
My student wants to learn how to play "Hallelujah".
These are the first steps to coordinate the different rhythm. 
Learning this will also help with many pieces in 6/8 time.

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Hand Coordination in 6/8 Time, a Step-by-Step Guide

Rhythm is a lot like math.  When first learning the 8th note, it can be confusing.  Here's a quick tip on how to think of the 8th note and how to count it.

Please let me know if there's anything in particular you'd like me to explain on a video.
And sign up for private lessons to get individualized instruction!

A Simple Tip to Understand 8th Note Rhythm

This trick is used away from the piano and also improves brain health and more.  Find out the simple trick - You don't want to miss this!

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Dissecting a Chord

Amber's Piano videos

Transform Your Practice Session with This One Tip

An Easy Way to Read Ledger Line Notes

Let's Play the Accidental Race Game

Let's Play the Accidental Race

Chord Inversions Warm-Up

Chord Inversions - What Does It Look Like?

What Does It Mean to Invert a Chord?

What is the Value and How to Count the Dotted Quarter Note

The Small Hand Dilemma, 5 Tips

Hand Coordination in 6/8 Time, a Step-by-Step Guide

A Simple Tip to Understand 8th Note Rhythm

A Simple Trick to Improve Hand Coordination

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