Music

Piano

Kevin S.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 8+

Speaks English

Teaching since 2005

Bachelors of Music, Percussion Performance

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You can expect to learn strong fundamentals a strong emphasis on sight reading. My teacher told me if you have these two skills, you can get any job, and he’s been right so far. Things you’ll learn: -Identifying notes on a board and a staff (bass and treble clef) -Scales (major and minor) -Sight reading 2 mallets -4 Mallet Technique (Stevens Or Burton) -Chords -2 and 4 mallet solos -Musicality, Phrasing, Touch -Improvisation There’s so much that can be developed through mallet playing. As we go further into studying, more skills and techniques will be learned. I hope to start working with you soon! Thank you for taking the time to read through this and I look forward to hearing from you!

Instructor details

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Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

1 PM-2 PM

4 PM-5:30 PM

Tuesday

1 PM-3 PM

4 PM-5 PM

7 PM-9 PM

Wednesday

2 PM-2:30 PM

3 PM-4 PM

4:30 PM-5 PM

8 PM-9 PM

Thursday

5 PM-9 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$30

45 minutes

$40

60 minutes

$50

About Kevin S.

4.9

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Hi there! I've been playing music for 18 years and teaching for 8 years now! I’ve taught students from 8 years old all the way to 70. I love watching my students grow, as a musician and a person. I’ve been given so many opportunities through music. I’ve traveled with drum corps for 3 months at a time, traveling across the United States and performing in Pro Football stadiums. I’ve traveled to China with a professional orchestra and got to see the whole country. I’ve played more shows that I can count and met so many amazing people. All thanks to the incredible opportunities given to me through music. I want you to have your own experiences with music and I would like to help you get there. Whether it's drums, percussion, piano, or anything else, I want to teach you. I start with strong fundamentals to help you understand not just your instrument, but all of music. This way, you can play any instrument with a bit of practice. I am here for you, whether you want to learn music as a fun hobby or make it your life. I am here to help you in your journey with music and help guide you to your goals.

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Kevin S.

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Lesson 4: Eighth Notes, Eighth Rests, Quarter Notes

Fundamentals

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Lesson 3: Quarter Notes, Quarter Rests, Eighth Notes

Fundamentals

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Lesson 2: Eighth Notes and Quarter Notes

Fundamentals

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Lesson 1: Quarter Notes and Rests

Fundamentals

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Kristina

Teacher's studio

Kevin did a fantastic job getting to know my daughter and helping her feel comfortable! He is very knowledgeable about the subject and his passion for music truly shows. I would highly recommend him for anyone!

Posted Aug 18, 2023

Neil

Teacher's studio

Kevin is an outstanding percussion instructor! He delivers the delicate balance of patience and high expectations and as a bonus, knows multiple instruments. He’s helped my 11 year old son improve his technique, his listening, his rhythm, and his sight reading on percussion bells. The lessons over Zoom work exceptionally well and it’s one less place I have to take him too. It’s also great that the bell set is portable, as are the lessons, so even when traveling we’ve been able to continue our practicing and our lessons. It can be difficult to find an effective percussion teacher, but look no further if you’ve stumbled on this page.

Posted Aug 15, 2022

Lisa

Online

He is very knowledgeable and you can tell he works with kids. My daughter looks forward to lessons and can see big improvement each week. He is always asking about her current music goals and upcoming auditions. One of her goals was to make jazz band and she did, playing the trap set on a song at the winter concert.

Posted Dec 19, 2021

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Experience

Private Instructor

Jan, 2015 - Present

Self

I've been teaching private music lessons since 2015 and have continued to do so. Most of my experience is percussion and drum set but I've also had piano students in the past.

Cymbal Instructor/ Visual Instructor

Sep, 2018 - Oct, 2018

UCLA Marching Band

I was the cymbal and visual instructor for the UCLA Marching band during the band camp in 2018. I had the privilege of teaching 8 incredible students in the cymbal section and the whole drumline for their marching.

Assistant Director

Sep, 2017 - May, 2020

El Segundo Elementary Band

I've been teaching percussion for this after school, elementary program for 4 years now and I'm currently the assistant director, helping run the program with more than just percussion but logistics and answering any questions parents or students have and stepping in with conducting and running rehearsals when needed.

Percussion Caption Head

Aug, 2017 - May, 2020

El Segundo High School

I teach all of the percussionists in the marching band. I write the music that they play for the halftime show, I teach the students their parts with the help of my staff, I make sure the equipment is well maintained and order any parts/pieces/equipment that is needed if we do not have it/if it's broken.