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Percussion with Leo T.

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2014
Master of Music in Orchestral Studies

    Learn the basics if you're a beginner or master your skills with a professional orchestra member.

    I am a professional orchestra member of two orchestras and have a Master's degree in music. Although I am a professional performing musician, I have a deep passion for teaching! I have been teaching lessons on multiple instruments for over 5 years and have been thrilled to have students that have been successful after their studies. Whether you want to start new on an instrument, or continue your studies with me, I aim to provide a positive environment where you can see improvement over time. I teach all ages and have varying approaches for different age and proficiency levels. For elementary age students, we will learn the basics of notes, scales, and technique while learning how to stay focused on accomplishing a complex task. For middle school students, I cover more in depth musical concepts that supplement what they are learning in band and or orchestra. We will start looking into auditioning for All-state, summer festivals, or solo competitions. For high school students, we will cover all concepts that will be needed to succeed in band or orchestra. For those interested in pursuing music to any extent in college, we will prepare the audition materials and I will assist you to get your music in great shape. For adult students, we will start at wherever your skill level is and go from there mastering the foundations of music to get your playing to the next level. Thank you for considering me and I look forward to working with you!

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    6 AM-11 AM
    Tuesday
    6 AM-12:30 PM
    1:30 PM-9 PM
    Wednesday
    6 AM-9 PM
    Thursday
    12 PM-9 PM
    Friday
    6 AM-4 PM
    Saturday
    6 AM-6:30 PM
    Sunday
    6 AM-9 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $32
    45 minutes
    $47
    60 minutes
    $63
    90 minutes
    $94

    About Leo T.

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    I am currently the Principal Percussionist of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and Principal Timpanist with the West Michigan Symphony. I have performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and served as extra timpanist with Lyric Opera of Chicago. I was also an Associate Member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago from 2017-2021. I have been fortunate to share the stage with Yo-Yo Ma, Jamey Haddad, Cyro Baptista, Michael Ward-Bergeman, Mark O'Connor and others. As a teacher, my students have went on to earn placements into the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra and festivals including the Blue Lake Summer Arts Camp, and more! I have earned my Master's degree from Roosevelt University Chicago College of Performing Arts, and my Bachelor of Music from DePaul University. Additionally, I hold a diploma from the Interlochen Arts Academy.
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    Experience

    Music Mentor Timpani & Percussion

    Oct, 2020 - Present

    West Michigan Symphony Music Mentor Program

    Provide classes to various elementary schools introducing their students to the percussion family of instruments, teaching musical terms, and Q&A

    Teaching Assistant

    Jul, 2021 - Aug, 2021

    Interlochen Arts Camp

    Presentation of masterclasses Assistance and monitoring of intermediate age students’ practice sessions Coaching a high school percussion ensemble piece Performing with the faculty percussion ensemble

    Percussion Instructor

    Nov, 2020 - Nov, 2020

    Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra

    Provided sectionals and small group lessons to middle school band students with the Battle Creek Public Schools in affiliation as the 2nd percussionist with the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra

    Private Music Instructor

    Aug, 2020 - Oct, 2021

    West Shore Music Academy

    Private studio of percussion students, beginning piano, and extensive substitute teaching of ages 4-13 on drum set, saxophone, piano, voice, violin, and ukulele

    Private Percussion Instructor

    Sep, 2019 - Oct, 2019

    Leo Taylor

    Extensive private coaching with advanced high school student who made placement into Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra and other honors

    Education

    Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance

    Sep, 2015 - May, 2018

    DePaul University School of Music

    Master of Music in Orchestral Studies

    Sep, 2018 - May, 2020

    Roosevelt University Chicago College of Performing Arts

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