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Acoustic Guitar with Rina M.

Las Vegas, Nevada

4.9
(77)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, French, the language of music
Teaching since 2001
M.M. Master of Music
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Master the acoustic guitar with a highly rated music educator with multiple music degrees

Accomplished guitar teacher for students of all ages, 6 to 96. Learn to hold the guitar properly and how to tune. Read musical notation and tabs. Strum, pluck, and pick the guitar strings with your dominant hand. Learn to finger melodies and chords with your non-dominant hand. Begin with the basics and progress to playing your favorite music from popular to jazz, folk, country and more. Enjoy the process and the progress!

Instructor details

Location:
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Teaching Hours

Monday
10 AM-12 PM
Tuesday
1 PM-5 PM
Wednesday
2 PM-5 PM
Thursday
12 PM-12:30 PM
3:45 PM-5 PM
Saturday
12 PM-5 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$55
60 minutes
$65

About Rina M.

4.9
(77)
I am a music educator, classically trained with an advanced performance degree. As a soloist and collaborative musician, I have performed professionally in ensembles, bands and orchestras both here and abroad. With a high degree of knowledge and proficiency, I teach proper technique and practice strategies, music notation, theory, rhythm and phrasing, while adapting teaching approaches to match the needs of each student. I share a love of music with my students and it gives me great pride to hear each student develop their own musical voice. *** Lesson Details *** My goal is to help students of varying ages and abilities succeed musically. Dedicated, experienced, encouraging, and sensitive to student moods, I am a multi-instrumentalist who can instruct you in acoustic guitar, classical guitar, piano (classical and popular repertoire), and oboe. Study music to awaken your aural senses, develop muscle memory, and enhance your intellectual development. *** Studio Equipment *** Piano and bench, keyboard, guitar, guitar stand, music stand, foot stool. Ample seating for parents. *** Travel Equipment *** I am comfortable teaching from a piano or keyboard. I will transport my own guitar and anticipate students will own or rent the instrument they will be studying. *** Specialties *** Beginner to advanced music instruction, guitar notation and chords, piano melodies and accompaniment, instruction in theory, audition prep, classical piano, oboe and more.
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77 Reviews
Veronica
Teacher's studio
Ms. Rina is an amazing instructor! She goes above and beyond to help our kids understand the fundamentals of piano. She takes her time to help the kids understand each song they are playing. She’s the best!
Posted Jul 25, 2023
Nhu
Teacher's studio
She is patient and knowledgeable. Great instructor!
Posted Jun 16, 2023
Iria
Teacher's studio
If you are looking for a motivating teacher for an older adult like me- Rina should be your #1 choice. I look forward to our weekly time together. I have learned so much and ready to learn even more. Rina keeps me motivated and the pace for an adult learner is perfect. I highly recommend her!
Posted Oct 1, 2022
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Experience

Vice President

Oct, 2021 - Present

Organ, Piano, Keyboard Club

Mentor/Educator for beginning, intermediate and advanced keyboard players.

Music Educator

Sep, 1995 - Present

NJ Schools and TakeLessons

I am a classically trained musician with an advanced performance degree. As a soloist and collaborative musician, I have performed professionally in ensembles, bands and orchestras both here and abroad. As a teacher of music, I have taught vocal and instrumental music lessons to hundreds of students, privately and in classrooms in both independent and public schools.

Education

B.A. Music cum laude

Sep, 1971 - May, 1975

Tufts University, Boston, MA

M.M. Master of Music

Sep, 1976 - Oct, 1977

Benjamin T. Rome School of Music at The Catholic University of America

Certifications

Orff Certification

Jul, 1997

Westminster Choir College

Pedagogical techniques for teaching music including pitched/unpitched instruments, singing, movement, body percussion and improvisation.

Teacher of Music

Mar, 2002

New Jersey State Department of Education

Awards

Top Teacher

Aug, 2013

TakeLessons

Gold Profile Teacher

Jan, 2023

TakeLessons

Affiliations

National Association for Music Education

Jul, 2020

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.

Languages

the language of music

Native Proficiency

English

Native Proficiency

French

Limited Proficiency

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