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Classical Piano with Michael D.

Camano Island, Washington

5.0
(4)
Teaches online
Teaches Beginner
Age: 5+
Speaks English, Spanish
Teaching since 2010
Education and Environmental Studies

    About Michael D.

    5.0
    (4)
    I have been teaching trombone privately for 7 years. I love teaching, especially building confidence and a sense of pride in the skills which my students attain. I work towards also being able to impart the true end goal, a lifetime of musical enjoyment. I am living on Camano this summer. Feel free to request a lesson if you're unsure of my availability. I'm happy to clarify! I perform in any place and setting I can get my hands on. In small combos, in medium ensembles and in big bands, as a back-up for vocalists and miscellaneous. I love engaging an audience, a skill I have used also performing and hosting with an improv troupe for more than 3 years.

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    4 Reviews
    Brooks
    Student's home
    Excellent knowledge and ease of communication
    Posted Dec 12, 2017
    John
    Student's home
    Michael is an excellent musician and teacher. He is patient, nurturing, encouraging, enthusiastic, and fun. I highly recommend him.
    Posted Jul 3, 2017
    Dan
    Student's home
    Michael is an excellent teacher as he communicates well with his students and has such a welcoming personality that encourages students to do their best. He gives students appropriate music that will challenge them at their current playing ability along with making it fun to learn and move on to the next level.He would be an excellent choice for a private teacher for trombone.
    Posted Jul 2, 2017
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    Experience

    Trombone Section Member

    Sep, 2017 - Present

    Tacoma Pierce County Jazz Big Band

    Trombone Section Leader

    Sep, 2017 - Present

    Indigo Jazz Band

    Assistant Group Teacher

    Sep, 2013 - Jul, 2014

    Seattle Music Partners

    Band Assistant Teacher

    Aug, 2013 - Present

    Jane Addams Middle School

    Education

    Top Jazz Band All 3 Years

    Sep, 2009 - Jun, 2012

    Hamilton IMS

    Education and Environmental Studies

    Sep, 2017

    The Evergreen State College

    Graduated 4 Years from Garfield High School Top Jazz band

    Sep, 2012 - Jun, 2017

    Garfield

    Awards

    Outstanding Jazz Soloist

    Oct, 2015

    Lionel Hampton Jazz Competition

    Outstanding Trombone Section

    May, 2016

    Essentially Ellignton: Wynton Marsalis

    Languages

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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