Ableton with Daniel O.

What style do you want to play? I love to play it all. I mean it. So whatever moves you, we can work with that. I've played orchestral to hip-hop fusion, religious ceremonies to wine festivals, in motown, salsa, and funk bands, and with a jazz trio in a literal cave. So--it's up to you! *Lessons* I can teach you all the basics in music (scales, intervals, basic melodies) so that they can be applied to any instrument you may pick up down the line. Most of all, I'm happy to push you to be the best that you hope to be. *Specialties* Trombone, Music Theory, Music Production Music Lessons = Life Lessons In my my classes, you’ll learn some of life’s most important lessons - who you really are, what you like, what you don’t, and what really motivates you to improve. Through music, we’ll explore broader life lessons in each class. Classes are offered in-person, in a rehearsal studio in New York, at your home, or online via Google Hangout. BOOK NOW Brass Instruments Trombone - (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional) Euphonium - (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) Tuba - (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) French Horn - (Beginner & Intermediate) Trumpet - (Beginner & Intermediate) Rhythm Instruments Piano - (Beginner & Intermediate) Guitar - (Beginner & Intermediate) Bass - (Beginner & Intermediate) Lessons for Musicians Composition / Arranging - (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) Composition - (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) Mixing, Mastering, Recording (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) Music Production, Ableton Live (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) Music Production, Logic Pro (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) Music Theory, Classical & Jazz (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) About the classes: Curious and committed? Let’s work together. All age levels and skill levels are welcome. Never touched the instrument before? No problem. Need some advanced ideas for fixing an embouchure issue? I’ve got you covered. If needed, I’ll even work with you to find an instrument to play during our lessons. Overview of curriculum: In beginner lessons we will explore the basics: the sound of a instrument, how to use it, daily routines for practicing, scales, sight reading, and most importantly, learning how to learn. In intermediate lessons, and to solidify, build on, and better explain the basics, we will explore reading music, playing by ear, music theory (scales, chords, why they matter, and how to use them), how to practice, different genres of music (with and without trombone in them) In advanced lessons you we will explore more into advances concepts and pieces for whichever genre you would like to explore while building on previous concepts. Logistics Reach out for details if you are interested! Lesson prices range depending on frequency, duration and location. And, are typically 1 hour long, 1-2x a week. Trombone Lessons, Life Lessons [can also be used for piano etc.] You may not know it yet, but you will like learning how to play the trombone. It’s held firm that some of the most important life lessons can be learned through music—especially about learning who you are, what freaks you out, and what really motivates you. About the classes / What you will learn: I welcome all students who are curious to learn and committed to practice. All levels and all ages are welcome; whether you’ve never touched the instrument before or you just need a little help fixing an embouchure issue, or even out those lip slurs (the never ending battle!!!). If needed I will provide a trombone for you to play during in-person rehearsals, as you find an instrument to rent or purchase. These classes embrace a holistic teaching method, where principles of music are interwoven with observations about life on a larger scale. They can be taken taken in-person, in a rehearsal studio in New York, at your home, or virtually. Overview of curriculum: In beginner lessons we will explore the basics: the sound of a trombone, how to the instrument together, hold it, breathe, embouchure,articulation, posture, daily routines for practice, basic scales and not reading, but most importantly, we will learn how to learn. In intermediate lessons, and to solidify, build on, and better explain the basics, we will explore reading music, playing by ear, music theory (scales, chords, why they matter, and how to use them), how to practice, different genres of music (with and without trombone in them) In advanced lessons you we will explore more into advances concepts and pieces for whichever genre you would like to explore while building on previous concepts. Logistics Reach out for details if you are interested! Lesson prices range depending on frequency, duration and location. And, are typically 1 hour long, 1-2x a week. About the teacher: I first picked up a trombone when I was 12, and have not put it down for the past 18 years. After being awarded an “Excellent Player” Award by the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society which led to the opportunity of performing with a professional Jazz Band, performing with a number of honor bands in middle and teaching at a music camp 3 summers of high school career. I decided to pursue music in College. I received a Bachelors of Music Classical Trombone Performance from California State University, San Jose. I’ve been performing professionally for 7 years and have played in every genre I could get my hands on (Classical, Jazz, Funk, Soul, Hip Hop, Musicals, Ska, Electronic). Testimonial: "Daniel has been teaching trombone to my teenage son. There are many aspects of his way of teaching that make him such an excellent teacher. First of of all, he is a true musician. He has an uncanny ability to share his passion for music before getting into teaching technicalities. He takes care of every musical aspect: musical knowledge, breath control, tone quality, tonguing, dynamics, and mutes. I highly recommend him. My only regret is that, since he left California, he will only be a treasure for New Yorkers...