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Trumpet with Kenneth G.

Teaches online
Teaches Beginner
Age: 5-55
Speaks English
Teaching since 2014
Bachelor of Arts

    About Kenneth G.

    Thanks so much for your interest in starting music lessons with me. I’m so excited to share my passion for music with you! Lesson details: My main goal as a teacher is to help my students reach their goals. Whether that is playing in a rock band or auditioning for a college music scholarship, your goal is my #1 priority. For students that are primarily interested in drum set, I will start off with the fundamentals on snare drum. This will help you develop your vocabulary on the drum set and improve your hand technique. For those who are in school band I will work on the fundamentals of keyboard percussion (scales, reading treble & bass clef etc). This also will help you understand how to play timpani. In short, you will come out of your lessons being a complete musician, not just a drummer. I also teach music theory/ear training, so piano will be integrated into lessons for students who are in school bands. Even for those who aren't in school band, I will still introduce the basics of reading clefs/rhythms and counting rhythms/time signatures. For students who study piano with me, you will learn how to play scales/arpeggios, chords, as well as reading in both treble & bass clef. What students should have: All students should (but don't have to) have a 3-ring binder to organize handouts in as well as a willingness to learn + positive attitude. Items that percussion students should have: *drum sticks: Vic Firth SD1 Generals *drum pad: there are various options. I would recommend real feel by D Adarrio (12 inch) or the Sabian Quiet Tone Pads. *music stand Recommended books for a beginning percussion student: *Fundamentals for Snare Drum by Garwood Whaley *Fresh Approach to Snare Drum by Mark Wessels *Fresh Approach to Keyboard Percussion by Mark Wessels *Complete Snare Drum Book by Dr. Mario Gaetano *Elementary Snare Drum by Mitchell Peters *Encyclopedia for Reading Rhythms by Gary Hess *Basics in Rhythm by Garwood Whaley *Hal Leonard Pocket Music Theory: A Comprehensive and Convenient Source for All Musicians Items that piano students should have:: *Fundamentals of Piano Theory: Level 1 by Keith Snell *Piano Adventures: Level 1 by Randall Faber *Hal Leonard Pocket Music Theory: A Comprehensive and Convenient Source for All Musicians *Basics in Rhythm by Garwood Whaley Items music theory/ear training students should have: Beginning- *Music Theory for Dummies by Holly Day *Hal Leonard Pocket Music Theory: A Comprehensive and Convenient Source for All Musicians *Encyclopedia for Reading Rhythms by Gary Hess *Basics in Rhythm by Garwood Whaley Intermediate/Advanced- *Techniques and Materials of Music: From the Common Practice Period Through the Twentieth Century, Enhanced Edition 7th Edition by Thomas Benjamin *Ear Training for the Contemporary Musician by Joe Elliot

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    9 AM-5 PM
    Wednesday
    9 AM-5 PM
    Thursday
    9 AM-5 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $35
    45 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $60
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    Experience

    Percussionist

    Aug, 2007 - Jun, 2014

    Cape Hatteras Secondary School

    Concert Band: Drum Set, Snare Drum, Accessory Percussion, Timpani Marching Band: Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Mallets, Drum Set Jazz Band: Drum Set

    Percussionist

    Aug, 2018 - Dec, 2019

    Elizabeth City State University

    Wind Ensemble: Timpani Jazz Band: Drum Set, Vibraphone, Piano Symphony Orchestra: Snare Drum, Mallets, Timpani

    Marching Band Technician

    Aug, 2018 - Dec, 2018

    Northeastern High School: Elizabeth City, North Carolina

    Percussionist

    Aug, 2016 - May, 2018

    Louisburg College

    Concert Band: Timpani, Mallets, Snare Drum Jazz Band: Drum Set, Vibraphone Percussion Ensemble: Drum Set, Mallets Drum Line: Snare Drum & Tenors

    Marching Band Technician

    Aug, 2016 - Nov, 2016

    Louisburg High School: Louisburg, North Carolina

    Marching Band Technician

    Aug, 2014 - Nov, 2016

    Cape Hatteras Secondary School: Buxton, North Carolina

    Education

    High School Diploma

    Aug, 2010 - Jun, 2014

    Cape Hatteras Secondary School

    Bachelor of Arts

    Aug, 2018 - Dec, 2020

    Elizabeth City State University

    Associate of Arts

    Aug, 2016 - May, 2018

    Louisburg College

    Early Childhood Education Certificate

    Aug, 2014 - May, 2016

    College of the Albemarle

    Awards

    Music Scholarship

    Aug, 2016

    Louisburg College Music Department

    Music Scholarship

    Aug, 2019

    Elizabeth City State University Music Department

    Music Scholarship

    Aug, 2018

    Elizabeth City State Univeristy Music Department

    Instrumental Music Award

    May, 2018

    Louisburg College Music Department

    Music Scholarship

    Aug, 2017

    Louisburg College Music Department

    Affiliations

    Percussive Arts Society, The

    Jan, 2013

    We offer students and professionals opportunities to grow artistically and professionally. Students can learn have a music industry experience through the PAS Internship program or apply to receive a PAS scholarship or grant. Professionals can create new percussion programs or gain recognition through PAS grants and contests. Many individuals have significantly impacted the world of percussion through the Percussive Arts Society and they are recognized in our Hall of Fame and Awards pages.

    Kappa Delta Pi

    Sep, 2019

    Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), International Honor Society in Education, was founded in 1911 to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. For over a century, the Society has consistently grown, starting with a local chapter to become the international organization it is today, with an initiated membership that exceeds 1.2 million! Using a variety of programs, services, and resources, KDP supports and advances educators throughout the phases and levels of their teaching careers.

    National Education Association

    Aug, 2017

    The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.

    National Society of Leadership and Success

    May, 2017

    The Society is an organization that helps people discover and achieve their goals. The Society offers life-changing lectures from the nation's leading presenters and a community where like-minded, success-oriented individuals come together and help one another succeed. The Society also serves as a powerful force of good in the greater community by encouraging and organizing action to better the world.

    Phi Theta Kappa

    May, 2016

    The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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