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Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedAbout Raycurt J.
Raycurt J. aka "Fiddla", Violin-Viola-Voice-Piano-Rhythm-Dance
Multi-talent native of Washington, D.C. began playing music at the age of seven on the piano. Singing in local church choirs with family members and participating with the D.C. Youth Chorale.
Began instruction on the Viola in the D.C. Youth Orchestra program.
Auditioned and attended the Duke Ellington Performing Arts High School in their inaugural year. 1976.
Awarded with a Full Scholarship for vocal studies at the
Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, New York
Music is the universal communicator, educator, healer, and conflict mediator.
We naturally expose our children to music to incite awareness and stimulate self-motivational learning practices within. Music, as a hobby or passion, you will discover the connection to other practical disciplines, such as, science and mathematics.
Mr, Ray's comprehensive 3 step courses.
1. Learn the basics of music language, reading, writing and yes there's arithmetic.
2. COUNTING. keeping time, the ruler of motion in music.
3. Learn how to create beautiful melodies and syntax of song to discover the process of creativity within a structure toward a musical thought.
Also. effective personal practice techniques and the basics of Improvisation and Composition.
It is well documented that exposing children to music and the creative arts is a prerequisite to fundamental logical thought processes and schematic reasoning.
Music is organic FUN for kids of all the ages! 4 years to 104. Lol
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Recordings with artists and celebrities throughout the U.S. and Europe. Presentations of jazz and classical ensembles with rotating artists for hire of various genres of music.
You may consider me a Triple threat as they say, Singer, Dancer and Entertainer.
He has performed with notables such as Stevie Wonder,
Natalie Cole, Bette Midler, and Carmen Mac Cray.
Akademisches Festival Orchestra, Leipzig,
Kammerorchester de St. Laurentius, in Dessau, Germany.
National Gallery of Art Orchestra, and the
American University Symphony.
Howard University Community Orchestra
La Fete Musique, World-wide Busking Society.
MTA-Music Under New York
resently D.C. Concert Orchestra and DC Strings workshop
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cool guy
Teacher's Studio
Very good first lesson for a 6 year old - looking forward to continuing!
1st lesson. was an awesome experience. Knowledgeable, patient and encouraging!
my ray curt is phenomenal. he is patient, empathetic and reasonable. oh yeah... amazingly talented in all areas on music. super skilled at the piano and violin.
Teacher's Studio
Excellent teacher.
Teacher's Studio
Mr. Ray J is a great teacher with patience. My 13yrs old boy is an international student who doesn’t speak English very well and
only had chance to have 6 hours class during our trip to US. But my boy likes Mr. Ray’s class very much, we hope to come back to DC and learn from Ray again.
Juliet
Teacher's Studio
Raycurt was very flexible in his planning, charming in person and very good (and patient!) with my six-year-old would-be drummer.
Teacher's Studio
Fantastic, very professional and well prepared.
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Fantastic!
Teacher's Studio
Raycurt is patient, kind, and most of all experience. Look forward to the future and where I am going with this experience.
Teacher's Studio
Raycurt is an amazing teacher. He's a musical genius but he's still patient with me even though I have little musical talent.
Teacher's Studio
Mr. Raycurt is encouraging and patient. He has made learning piano exciting for me!
Teacher's Studio
Mr. Johnson is a FABULOUS violin instructor. I haven't played in 20 years, and after a few lessons my technique is coming back. His teaching style is one where he pushes you beyond your expectations. He's an excellent teacher for beginners and experienced violinists. I also love that he is so talented in many genres of music...such a gifted violinist. Hope to play like him again soon. I highly recommend this teacher.
Teacher's Studio
Raycurt has developed and implemented a constructive way for beginners to understand the violin, comprehend music theory, and figure out how to make this instrument sound good!
(It's not easy to do...)
Teacher's Studio
Raycurt was extremely patient and a very skilled teacher. Would definitely recommend!!
Excellent
I am an adult learner new to music lessons, and so was very anxious during my first violin session with Raycurt. I can't say enough about his professionalism and easy teaching style. We spoke prior to the meeting, and he told me what I needed to get started. More impressive, he showed up during a snowstorm! I highly recommend him.
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Raycurt is a pleasure to deal with. He is very talented and uses his talent to teach me the piano. He is patient with me through I am not a very good pupil.
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Music director- Workshop Co-ordinator
Oct 2016 - PresentPrivate Workshop-ensemble
Founded on the belief that access to excellence in music is an essential human right, Our Workshop (DCSW) is dedicated to bringing fun, high-level classical music concerts to communities throughout the District of Columbia region. A non-profit organization composed of young amateur, semi-professional, and professional musicians under the leadership of founding artistic director Andrew Lee, DCSW seeks to reach a wide spectrum of audiences with performances that engage the communities in which they occur. musicians of proficient level for a string orchestra and various combinations of chamber music or dictated by the music genres. All instruments welcome and aspiring composers. Meet-ups for social settings, networks, occasional recitals and presentations for the DMV area.
Workshop leader
Jan 2014 - PresentMusicNow Foundation, Inc.
Music Now Foundation, Inc. - a 501c3 (pending) organization dedicated to the support of live music to engage, enrich, and educate young artists through workshop programming, performance opportunities and musical mentor-ships nurturing creative and artistic growth. 1. Nightingale's Café & Coffeehouse performances A gathering place for Live, Local and Homegrown Music ! Friday Nite Live Coffeehouses Emporium of Musical Workshops: Songwriting, Performance Etiquette, History of Music,,,,etc Magical Mentor ships for young artists Piano, Guitar & Voice Lessons for At-Risk Youth Music Now Coffee-rockers . . . Behind the Scenes news for Young Musicians distributed throughout HS music programs, coffee shops etc... Partnership support with VH1 Save the Music Foundation to support Music Educations in Schools throughout SE CT
Openning Ceremony Official
May 2013 - PresentFOUNTAINHEAD® Tanz Theatre Berlin.Germany
XXVIII. Black International Cinema Berlin 2013 FILM AWARDS
Education
Bachelors of Music Performance
Sep 1977 - May 1981Eastman School of Music, Rochester NY.
Languages
Geman
Professional Proficiency
Italian
Limited Proficiency
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
Affiliations
American Federation of Musicians
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