Tontogany Music Lessons

r Piano - I have privately instructed over 30 students in beginner-level piano skills. I can help you master the basics of the instrument, and learn how to read music if necessary. Once the fundamentals are in place, we can cover piano repertoire from a wide variety of styles (jazz, classical, rock, pop, international, etc.), and maybe even learn some of your favorite music and pieces! If you wish, I can supplement lessons with music theory.

Composition and Arrangement - To date I have helped my students write over 20 compositions of widely varying styles and characters. Depending on the student, I can address issues of melody, harmony, accompaniment, form, counterpoint, lyrics, song-writing, orchestration, or film music. In my teaching I provide extensive feedback on student work and instructive musical examples from the past. I supplement lessons with my own original learning materials (guides, summaries, worksheets, etc.), which I have found to be effective and useful.

Music Theory - I I have taught music theory for 4 years to over 50 students. I have taught everything from music fundamentals (key signatures, scales, major/minor chords, chord analysis) to some of the most advanced topics in undergraduate and graduate musical studies (form, part-writing, counterpoint, advanced harmonic analysis, Schenkerian analysis). I start with what the student already knows and build on that foundation. I utilize my own original learning materials (guides, summaries, worksheets, etc.), which I have found to be effective and useful.

Ear Training - I have taught ear training for 3 years to over 50 students. I am very experienced in assisting students in recognizing and notating everything from single notes and chords to complex passages of music. I have many useful learning materials and know effective methods for achieving aural recognition.

Please contact me if you have any questions!

c Music & Volunteer Coordinator at Hospice Hawaii and the Director of Music at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Honolulu.

WHAT DO I TEACH?
I teach piano, organ, and voice.
*Piano: All levels from beginning to professional
*Organ: All levels from beginning to professional
*Voice: Beginning and those working with music theater

WHERE DO I TEACH?
*Piano: In Mililani, St Peter’s Episcopal, and online
*Organ: St. Peter’s Episcopal and possibly online
*Voice: St. Peter’s Episcopal (no online voice lessons)
NOTE: Parents are welcomed to attend the lessons!
In fact, I encourage that!!

WHAT IS MY STYLE OF TEACHING?
Every student is different and what works for one may not work with another. It's important for me to know my students so I can better shape the lesson. I love questions, reflection, and even humor. I'm also very patient and understanding. We are all very busy and accept that students may have weeks they can't practice a huge amount of time. As long as some progress is made at lessons, all is well!

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As a pianist I do a lot of freelance work with singers and instrumentalists. Working with them for their concerts/recitals, competitions and recordings. I work also with middle/high school students as the choir accompanist for the Bowling Green City Schools in Ohio. I perform my organist duties at Olivet Lutheran Church in Sylvania, OH.

I have a small private studio that I teach from home and looking to expand it with online lessons and with you. I look forward to working with you and helping you accomplish your musical goals whether that is in classical or any other genre, I am here for you.

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Chords
Ear Training (Ex: How to Learn songs by your ear)
Music Theory
Tabs and Notes (Ex: How to read music)
Improvisation
Songwriting
Performing/Gigging Tips
Gears/Equipment
Recording
Band Coordination

I also provide courses for people who are:
Wondering how a particular part of a song is played (Hand positioning, picking, etc.)
Unfamiliar with certain techniques (Hammer-ons, tapping, sweeping, etc.)
Wanting to have a section tabbed out and broken down for them.
Wanting to learn about different tunings.
Wanting to learn certain genre of music

I'm willing to travel to your house for a small fee, or else I expect to teach in my home studio locates on 3rd Ave, which is very close to downtown area.

Online courses via Skype or Facebook are available as well, I accept payment via Paypal :)
(Class materials will be sent to you as PDF files.)

*I also speak Chinese/Mandarin fluently, students who only speak Chinese are welcome as well!*