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Piano

Nick M.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 5+

Speaks English, Spanish

Teaching since 2008

Masters in Jazz Studies

About Nick M.

5.0

(8)

I am a 29 year old, energetic teacher of almost any instrument, with my main instrument being trumpet. I have my masters in jazz studies from The University of North Texas, near Dallas Texas. I also have been teaching since 2008! As a performing musician in the DFW area my goal is to help students understand how music works, develop great practice techniques, and create a hobby or profession that will last a lifetime. *** Lesson Details *** Each lesson is an hour long consisting of several different parts to help students to understand music from several different view points. - First we engage in some guided listening to broaden our perspective of music and learn about the history of music. - Second we work on fundamentals that help us to play music. This is like learning the alphabet before you learn to spell. We don't skimp on this part! - Third we work our mind from a theoretical approach to understand the math behind how music works. - Finally we spend the last third of the lesson applying all of this knowledge to a solo, song, or lesson book. I aim to give you the tools to study the music you want to study! *** Equipment *** Students should have a stand and their instrument for our first lesson. After the first lesson we will pick a book, song, or solo based on your level. If you need help, I can help you to find an affordable quality instrument. *** Specialties *** Jazz Improvisation/Performance Classical Trumpet Cover Band (Trumpet) Beginner Trumpet or Piano Theory at all levels. Solo Music Preparation Audition Prep. How to make a band. Music Management (how to manage a band). How to get a gig (any age level).

Instructor details

Subject

Location:

Student's Home

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

7 AM-7 PM

Tuesday

7 AM-7 PM

Wednesday

7 AM-7 PM

Thursday

7 AM-7 PM

Friday

7 AM-7 PM

Saturday

7 AM-7 PM

Sunday

7 AM-7 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

60 minutes

$65

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8 Reviews

David

Student's home

My son started taking lessons a year ago, Nick used his strengths to help him learn. He has become inspired with the trumpet, and started to play a little every day.

Posted Jul 8, 2019

Jose

Online

I am taking online lessons with Nick, and he has helped me to understand what it is to be a musician. Before I started taking lessons, if someone asked me to play something, I was not able to do it without getting a sheet of music out and struggling A LOT. Now I am starting to be able to play the music I want to play, both by ear and reading. He teaches much more than just playing band music. I wish I could take more than a few lessons this summer.

Posted Jul 8, 2019

Vaishnavi

Student's home

I have a 8 year old daughter and 10 year old son both have been learning Piano for the last 2 years. Nick takes a holistic approach in teaching piano as opposed to sticking with the book. It includes creating a passion about listening different music, learning scales and chords outside of the book. I have recommended Nick to all my friends

Posted Jul 6, 2019

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Experience

Freelance Musician

Aug, 2016 - Present

NM Music

Nick performs in DFW with several jazz bands, cover bands, and his own band the NM Jazztet.

Private Instructor

Jan, 2014 - Present

NM Music

Nick has his own studio, in addition to take lessons.

Assistant band director

Nov, 2013 - Aug, 2014

Fort Worth ISD

Before Nick went to receive a masters degree from University of North Texas, he worked as a Assistant Band Director in the FW ISD.

Education

Music Education

Aug, 2008 - Dec, 2012

Mansfield a University Of PA

Masters in Jazz Studies

Aug, 2014 - Jun, 2017

University of North Texas

Certifications

PA Music Education

Jan, 2013

PMEA

State certified music educator

TX Music Education

Aug, 2013

TMEA

Texas Certified Music Educator.

Awards

Service and Dedication Award

May, 2014

FWISD - Joycelyn Barnett

Leadership Award

May, 2014

Fort Worth ISD - Joycelyn Barnett

Affiliations

Pennsylvania Music Educators Association

Jan, 2012

PMEA is a statewide nonprofit organization of over 4,500 members, dedicated to promoting the musical development of all Pennsylvanians. The present membership evolved from a small group of band directors dating from 1933. Today, the organization includes those engaged in music instruction at all levels, from preschool through college and university, as well as those in the music industry, merchandising and publishing. The organization promotes and supports quality music education, learning and performance as well as promoting and supporting music education in schools and communities. PMEA is affiliated with The National Association for Music Education, NAfME.

Texas Music Educators Association

Aug, 2017

Begun in 1920 as the Texas Band Teachers Association, the Texas Music Educators Association is an organization of over 10,000 school music educators dedicated to promoting excellence in music education. TMEA is comprised of five divisions: Band, Orchestra, Vocal, Elementary and College. On behalf of its members and Texas schoolchildren, TMEA carefully monitors the actions of all state decision-making bodies on issues affecting fine arts instruction in Texas. In addition to many member benefits, TMEA offers professional development opportunities for its members with Region workshops and especially with its annual Clinic/Convention. TMEA supports the future of music education by offering scholarships to music education majors and by sponsoring the Texas Future Music Educators, an organization through which high school students interested in careers in music education learn more about what to expect in their college education and future careers.