Music Performance with Rick T.

A bachelors degree in music ed, a masters degree in jazz studies and 25+ years of playing, teaching and performing experience comes with you to every one of our lessons. Whether it be on trumpet, trombone, tuba, guitar, ukulele, piano or voice I will consistently stress fundamentals that lead students towards the musicians they strive to be. I feel incorporating music that is relevant to the student and his or her goals is paramount and doable! I will always demonstrate the techniques and ideas I espouse. Lastly, I show my students the joy music has put in my life and in turn, show them how to play music towards the same ends. *** Lesson Details *** Lessons are typically broken up into 5 main parts 1) physical technique and warm up - this refers to the mastery of the physical movements involved in playing the instrument 2) vocabulary practice (either by reading and/or by ear) - scales - chords 3) reading - sight reading - prepared reading 4) learning to play by ear - song transcription and analysis 5) warm down and re-emphasis of key concepts *** Studio Equipment *** The teacher's home studio lessons are taught in the front room of the house. There is an acoustic piano, an electric piano, a music stand, stereo, guitar, amp, laptop, trumpets, books, and seating are all available. *** Travel Equipment *** I will have everything I need and can furnish music. I expect student to have a stand and a working instrument. *** Specialties *** I can improvise proficiently and understand music theory very well ***Special Notes*** -if you are located slightly outside my travel radius especially fox valley usually I can accommodate -if you cant find a time that works usually i am able to fit you in somewhere else. i am flexible!