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Marimba with Michael N.

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 1999
Masters of Music - Instrumental Conducting

    Marimba, Vibraphone and all mallets!

    I specialize in marimba, and I also sing along while playing. I can help anyone out with easy to advanced marimba repertoire, improvisation, and composing for marimba. Want to learn four mallets, but never tried? It's easy, I'll have you playing a pop tune on marimba by the end of the lesson.

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    14th Ave, South Milwaukee
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    Teaching Hours

    Sunday
    4 PM-7 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $25
    60 minutes
    $50

    About Michael N.

    4.8
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    No need to be nervous before my lessons. I have taught lessons to ages 6 to students in their 70's! My lessons have a comfortable atmosphere where students can be okay learning with mistakes; through trial and error. I always keep a light mood with quick bits of humor. I teach in a relaxing way, but at the same time you may expect to leave with new musical knowledge every lesson. I enjoy showing the connections between music and other areas of study and life. I always finds ways to work a student's personal interests into lessons. I always strive to help students learn how to practice in an efficient and organized way. I am a published composer and active performer/teacher/conductor with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and a Master's Degree in Conducting!

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    Ring Around the Rosie (descending minor third)
    Ear Training
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    Beginner
    minor 3rd descending song reference
    Music Theory
    00:13
    Beginner
    Descending M2: "Yesterday"
    Music Theory
    00:42
    Beginner
    Music Interval Song References (for ascending intervals)
    Music Theory
    04:01
    Beginner
    PENTATONIC!
    Marimba
    00:58
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    Beginner
    Easy Way to Play Pentatonic
    Music Theory
    00:58
    Beginner
    What Scale is my Handpan?
    Music Theory
    02:25
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    Beginner
    g minor
    Music Theory
    00:59
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    d minor shapes
    Music Theory
    00:29
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    Michael N.

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    Beginner
    A minor Scale Shapes
    Music Theory
    00:21
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    E minor help
    Music Theory
    00:25
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    Michael N.

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    B minor tips
    Music Theory
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    15 Reviews
    Kelly
    Teacher's studio
    My son has recently started taking lessons with Mike always look forwards to his percussion lessons. Mike has helped him with improving on many different types of percussion instruments and at the same time makes the lesson fun. Mike is friendly and very helpful with my questions which I really appreciate as a parent.
    Posted Sep 23, 2023
    Ben
    Teacher's studio
    Mike has been great theough five lessons. Always reinforcing the basics and letting me work on music that I want to sing as well. I can see and feel the progress and highly recommend these lessons to anyone interested in learning voice.
    Posted Aug 24, 2023
    Jose
    Teacher's studio
    First class, Mike is knowleadgable and great to talk to. Looking forward to learn from these classes
    Posted Jun 23, 2023
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    Experience

    Instructor

    Aug, 2017 - Present

    Milwaukee Area Technical College

    I teach music business, film scoring and percussion classes.

    UW-Milwaukee Youth Percussion Ensemble Percussion Director

    Oct, 2014 - May, 2018

    Youth Wind Ensemble

    Director of the Youth Percussion Ensemble

    Cudahy Percussion Director

    Jun, 2013 - Oct, 2013

    Cudahy High School

    Marching Band Percussion Caption Head

    Percussion Coach

    Aug, 2011 - Present

    High School

    - Oversees teaching and coaching of the front pit ensemble for the marching season.

    Music Teacher - Drumming & Guitar Class

    Jun, 2007 - Aug, 2012

    Port Washington-Saukville School District

    Created a drumming class called "Turn the Beat Around" and also taught a group guitar class

    Private Music Teacher

    Jan, 2007 - Present

    Private Studio

    I have taught private students for over 7 years and I continue to grow my studio skills. From 6 year old children to adults in their seventies, I can work with anyone!

    Education

    Bachelor's Degree in Music Education

    Aug, 2001 - Dec, 2007

    University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

    Masters of Music - Instrumental Conducting

    Aug, 2009 - May, 2011

    University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

    Certifications

    General Music Education License

    Dec, 2007

    State of Wisconsin

    Certified to teach ages 0-21

    Instrumental Education License

    Dec, 2011

    State of Wisconsin

    Certified to teach instrumental music

    Orff-Schulwerk Approach to Music Education

    Jul, 2010

    University of St. Thomas

    Earned my Level I Certification for a great approach to teaching that includes saying, singing, dancing, and playing. Not to mention very cool instruments to learn with!

    Awards

    Louis Armstrong Jazz Award

    May, 2001

    Port Washington High School

    Gunild Keetman Scholarship

    Jul, 2010

    American Orff Schulwerk Association

    Affiliations

    Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America

    Dec, 2002

    Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America (also known as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Mu Alpha, or simply Sinfonia) is an American collegiate social[1] fraternity for men with a special interest in music. The fraternity is open to men "who, through a love for music, can assist in the fulfillment of [its] Object and ideals either by adopting music as a profession, or by working to advance the cause of music in America."

    College Music Society, The

    Dec, 2010

    The College Music Society promotes music teaching and learning, musical creativity and expression, research and dialogue, and diversity and interdisciplinary interaction. A consortium of college, conservatory, university, and independent musicians and scholars interested in all disciplines of music, the Society provides leadership and serves as an agent of change by addressing concerns facing music in higher education.

    American Volleyball Coaches Association

    Dec, 2007

    Our mission statement is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy and professional development.

    National Organization of Women

    Dec, 2007

    As the grassroots arm of the women’s movement, the National Organization for Women is dedicated to its multi-issue and multi-strategy approach to women’s rights, and is the largest organization of feminist grassroots activists in the United States. NOW has hundreds of chapters and hundreds of thousands of members and activists in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since our founding in 1966, NOW’s purpose is to take action through intersectional grassroots activism to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political, and economic life.

    National Association for Music Education

    Jan, 2007

    Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.

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