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Chialing P.
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Speaks English, Chinese -
Teaches students 5 and up -
Teaching since 2014
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About Chialing
I offer piano and cello lessons for all levels and ages in both English or Chinese. My teaching philosophy is to help students set up a good foundation and practice routine. My lessons are engaging and tailored to individual's needs. After each lesson, you will also get practice notes. I am a
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David S.
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BM -- Jazz Performance from The Ohio State University -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate -
Teaches students 5 and up
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My goal as a teacher is to give you the facility to express yourself through music. The key parts to developing this facility are:
1. theory -- if you know your theory, you know the best way to express your idea without having to think about it
2. technique -- the last thing you want is for your technique to hinder your ability to express your idea. Having good technique lets your ideas flow naturally
When you take lessons with me, you get out of it what you put in. Your job as student is to be honest with what you expect to achieve and my job as teacher is to give you the tools to achieve it
About David
I have been playing music almost my entire life. I first started on trombone in 4th grade then switched to guitar in 6th. I picked up the electric bass in my later teenage years and learned the upright bass (both jazz and classical) in college. My students get the benefit of my education, as wel
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He also had practical recommendations for daily practice.
I highly recommend David.

Jorge R.
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Speaks Spanish, English -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced -
Music Education, BA from Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College
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Want to learn how music works behind the scenes? Music theory is the study of what makes up music from a note by note basis. Many topics of music branch under music theory, from reading music and rhythms, understanding basic chords and chord progression, to arranging and composing piano solos, orchestral works, or jazz reharmonization. I have studied music theory intensively and can teach it from a pure beginner's standpoint to an advanced collegiate level.
About Jorge
I have over 10 years of experience on the Clarinet and other reed instruments. I have a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Music Education from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College and have studied classical clarinet as well as saxophone under various professors at the college. I also
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Joanna K.
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Teaching since 2006 -
Teaches students 4 and up -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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I will begin where you are and teach you what you need to learn to meet the goals you desire. I have taught music theory for 8 years and have experience with 4 years of college level theory.
About Joanna
I create individualized plans for each of my students based on their experience, willingness to put work in, age, and goals for themselves. I make lessons fun and also educational. My background as both a music therapist and music teacher enables me to provide help for students of all ability level
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Mya B.
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Speaks Spanish, English, Italian -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced -
Teaches students 5 and up
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Mya is an experienced music composer graduated from UCLA with a degree in Music composition and violin.
About Mya
I'm an experienced Italian teacher, music composer and violinist - I was born and raised in Italy and I graduated from the Italian Conservatory "G. Verdi" with a violin and music composition and music technology diploma - then a Master Degree in Italian Literature and History. I've been teaching It
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Tim W.
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Speaks Spanish, English -
Teaching since 2003 -
Teaches students 5 and up
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From understanding the basis of cadences through the cycle of fifths, to learning about chord substitutions and guide-tones for jazz, a strong knowledge of music theory is important for the composer, improvisor, and performer alike.
About Tim
I earned my master’s degree in jazz studies from The University of the Arts. As adjunct professor of music at Lebanon Valley College, I teach double bass, bass guitar, jazz improvisation, and directs small-group jazz combos. Additionally, I am an adjudicator (judge) for high school jazz band festiv
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