Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 1-99
Speaks English, Spanish
Teaching since 2013
Bachelor of Music Education, Minor in Jazz Studies
About Oliver B.
4.8
(22)
Hello! I'm an all around musician having just moved from Chicago IL. I have 15 years experience playing drums, 7 years experience playing piano, and 6 years experience playing guitar. Through my understanding of these instruments, I've developed a thorough sense for the fundamentals of music.
Along with writing, recording, and performing, I have a deep passion for teaching. I value making lessons fun, challenging, and rewarding. Learning music should not only teach you how to improve on your instrument, but it should give you valuable skills that can help you in life. I do my best to provide this instruction all while creating a positive and fun experience.
After graduating high school, I earned a degree in Music Education with a minor in Jazz Studies from Elmhurst College. During my years in college, I was able to perform in different ensembles such as Band, Choir, Vocal Jazz, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz combos, and Electric Guitar ensemble. Graduating in June 2013, I began teaching both privately and in schools.
With such a broad skill set and a love for teaching, my goal is to provide great instruction for anyone who is willing to learn.
***Lesson Details***
All lessons are documented by me through a notebook kept by the student. Important concepts, musical graphs, musical exercises, and weekly goals are added to the notebook each week. Fundamentals of Rhythm, Pitch, and Tone are emphasized for all instruments.
Lessons are goal oriented, fun, and exciting. Any musical challenge is addressed from different angles in order to find a solution. I like to use "jamming" (improvising together) as a way for students to get better while having fun. I can jam with the student through playing different instruments.
All musical lessons are open to what the student wants to learn.
*Students need to provide at least 24hr notice for a lesson cancelation in order to be eligible to have the lesson made up, otherwise the lesson will not be made up.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Piano (Casio Privia)
Electric and Acoustic Guitar
amplifier
*** Travel Equipment ***
Guitar
Ukelele
Drum sticks
Teacher Lesson Books
*** Specialties ***
Rhythm
Pitch
Tone
Jamming
Songwriting
Recording
"Big Picture" of Music
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
1 PM-4 PM
8:30 PM-11:30 PM
Tuesday
1 PM-11:30 PM
Thursday
2:30 PM-3:30 PM
6:30 PM-11:30 PM
Friday
2:30 PM-3:30 PM
5:30 PM-11:30 PM
Saturday
1 PM-2 PM
4 PM-11:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 PM-11:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$29
45 minutes
$39
60 minutes
$49
90 minutes
$69
120 minutes
$99
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4.8
22 Reviews
Jose
Teacher's studio
Oliver was great. Looking forward for a second lesson
Posted Mar 24, 2017
Jessica Ranftl
Student's home
Sister takes his piano lessons and loves them. Always asking mom when she will have her next lesson.
Posted Mar 5, 2017
Makayla Ranftl
Student's home
Oliver is very patient and knowledgeable! Great with my 7 year old daughter! She is looking forward to her next piano lesson.
Posted Feb 24, 2017
Experience
Music Instructor
Aug, 2013 - Jul, 2015Music House Inc.
I taught private lessons, as well as lead "Rock'scool" Rock band classes in Chicago schools.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education, Minor in Jazz Studies
Sep, 2009 - Jun, 2013Elmhurst College
Certifications
Teaching License
Jun, 2013Elmhurst College
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
Oliver's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
1 PM-4 PM
8:30 PM-11:30 PM
Tuesday
1 PM-11:30 PM
Thursday
2:30 PM-3:30 PM
6:30 PM-11:30 PM
Friday
2:30 PM-3:30 PM
5:30 PM-11:30 PM
Saturday
1 PM-2 PM
4 PM-11:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 PM-11:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$29
45 minutes
$39
60 minutes
$49
90 minutes
$69
120 minutes
$99
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