Teaches online
Teaches Intermediate
Age: 4+
Teaching since 1996
Bachelor of Music Percussion Performance
About Jeff F.
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I have been working as a freelance musician and private instructor in Chicago for fifteen years. During this time I have been hired to perform Jazz, Rock, R/B, and world music. As an instructor I have maintained a studio of five to twenty students on a weekly basis. I hold a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Northern Colorado in Percussion Performance, and a Master of Music degree from De Paul University in Jazz Studies.
*** Lesson Details ***
With committed weekly practice there are no limits to a student's potential. I like to use the term guide to describe my teaching style. In a relaxed atmosphere, the student and I are working together to advance their musical goals. Sometimes goals are reached quickly, more often we need more time and repetition to advance. The mind learns quicker than the body, so focused practice will help train the body and bring it to the mind's level.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Finished Basement studio: drum set, snare drum, small mallet, xylophone and electric piano, room for parents to sit in on lesson
*** Travel Equipment ***
Student should provide sticks and mallets and purchase a book that we will work out of weekly.
*** Specialties ***
I feel comfortable teaching all levels of percussion. I have experience teaching a variety of styles Jazz, rock, classical, and world.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
N Keeler
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
4 PM-6 PM
Tuesday
4 PM-6 PM
Wednesday
4 PM-6:30 PM
Thursday
4 PM-6 PM
Friday
2:30 PM-5 PM
Saturday
10 AM-11 AM
12 PM-3 PM
Sunday
12 PM-3 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$45
60 minutes
$60
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10 Reviews
Dan Carmona
Teacher's studio
Jeff is very good and thorough. Works hard with you to do the excercises right. Definitely would recommend him
Posted Sep 27, 2018
Matt
Teacher's studio
Jeff provided a great overview for my daughter. Wonderful first lesson.
Posted Apr 25, 2018
RIo
Teacher's studio
Jeff has been great with my 7 year old son learning Djembe and Bongos. Jeff gives clear concise instructions and practices the skills with him to work on during the week. My son is easily distracted and Jeff is very flexible and listens to what he has to say, using is as a way to teach and redirects. My son can't wait to go to class every week!
Posted Jul 14, 2016
Experience
Elementary Music Teacher
Aug, 2004 - PresentNear North Montessori School
Since 2004 I have been teaching general music to children ages 6-12. We work on learning American folk songs and standards, body percussion and transferring to drums and drum circle. The use of xylophones is a large part of the curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Music Percussion Performance
Aug, 1990 - Aug, 1994University of Northern Colorado
Certifications
Orff Certification Level I and II
Aug, 2005DePaul University
Attended four weeks in 2004 and 2005 to obtain Orff certification for teaching children the Orff Method.
Awards
Deans List of Academic Distinction
Apr, 1993University of Northern Colorado
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
N Keeler
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
4 PM-6 PM
Tuesday
4 PM-6 PM
Wednesday
4 PM-6:30 PM
Thursday
4 PM-6 PM
Friday
2:30 PM-5 PM
Saturday
10 AM-11 AM
12 PM-3 PM
Sunday
12 PM-3 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$45
60 minutes
$60
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