Lesson Details
Hunter teaches
About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 5+ and special needs
- Teaching since:
- April 2008
My primary teaching philosophy revolves around the idea of creativity and cooperative problem solving. I believe that all musicians should be actively training their ears as well as their abilities on their instrument. I focus on all elements of basic musicianship while incorporating improvisation and composition in an inspiring way.
I grew up playing jazz, soul, R&B, folk, reggae, ska, funk, and classical music. I feel very comfortable working within all of these genres in both performance and educational atmospheres.
Regardless of age, learning a new instrument or art form can be daunting, so I like to include some sort of entertaining activities to keep tension low and inspiration high.
To read my full bio, listen to recordings, watch videos, etc. please feel free to visit my website: www.hunterdiamond.com
Experience
Private Instructor
Feb 2017 - PresentAt both the Norwood Park and Rogers Park locations, I teach saxophone, flute, and clarinet. Available for basic instruction, music theory, improvisation, rock/pop, and jazz.
Private Instructor
Aug 2016 - PresentThrough the Rock Start Lessons company, I make house-call lessons and teach piano and saxophone. (Flute and Clarinet also available).
Saxophone Instructor
Sep 2015 - PresentWhen available, I teach individual and group saxophone lessons.
Jazz Band Director
Dec 2015 - Jun 2016As the director of the after school jazz ensemble, I worked with 10-15 students on improvisation, reading music, critical listening, jazz history, and ensemble playing. I wrote and arranged all of the music for our year-end performance. It was a great way to demonstrate that no instrument has to be limited to a specific genre or style.
+ Read MoreJazz combo coach
Sep 2009 - Jun 2010This is a great program I worked with while attending Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. I coached several jazz bands, working on improvisation, group sound, and repetoire.
Education
Masters in Jazz Performance
Aug 2014 - Jun 2016Bachelors in Jazz Studies
Aug 2008 - May 2012Certifications
Performers Certificate
May 2012The Performer's Certificate, which is awarded as a special recognition of musical understanding and technical proficiency demonstrated in recital, is a three-step process involving the hearing, the recital, and a special hearing by the All-Faculty Performer's Certificate Committee.
+ Read MoreAwards
Luminarts Jazz Fellowship
Mar 20172 Reviews
Write a ReviewExcellent first lesson. Hunter is a fun, knowledgeable teacher. I look forward to more lessons.
My lesson with Hunter was absolutely fantastic. Such a great guy, and supremely knowledgable, and patient with beginners like me.