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Arrangement and Composition with Alice B.

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Master of Arts in Music Education and Opera performing

    Learn modern harmony, piano composition/arrangement, and improvisation. Julliard System (New York)

    I am Alice. I am a professional musician, Opera singer, and pianist with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and a Master of Arts in Education. I've been teaching professionally for 20 years. I teach modern tonal harmony, piano composition, and piano improvisation. If you play the piano at the intermediate or advanced level, as an amateur or professional, my classes in Modern Tonal Harmony, piano composition, and improvisation can enhance your playing capabilities and your creative expression. Learn how to harmonize, compose, and improvise melodies in an easy and modern context. I use the Julliard School of Music system. Bilingual teacher: English-Spanish. -Modern Harmony: Learn how to harmonize in an easy and modern context. -Piano Composition: I will show you the procedures of structural resources that allow you to convert a melody and its chords into a piano composition, regardless of the genre. -Piano Improvisation: I will help you with the harmonies and associated scales that will facilitate the free expression of your creativity. ESPAÑOL ¡Hola! mi nombre es Alice. Soy mùsico profesional, cantante de ópera y pianista. Tengo 20 años de experiencia como maestra de música y actualmente soy profesora en la Chula Vista Academy of Music, de San Diego, California. Soy muy flexible y me adapto a las necesidades de mis alumnos. Cada individuo es diferente y me gusta conocer cuales son sus expectativas para crear la lecciòn ùnica que harà que el alumno se sienta satisfecho pero sobretodo que alcance su potencial musical disfrutando de su aprendizaje. Mis clases son para todas las edades y niveles. Entrego plan de estudios y material. OFREZCO: CLASES DE ARMONIA MODERNA, ARREGLO /IMPROVISACIÒN PARA PIANO Si estás deseoso de armonizar, componer o improvisar en un contexto más moderno, aprende, armonìa tonal moderna, arreglo/composiciòn e improvisación para piano, utilizo el sistema de Julliard de Nueva York. -Armonía Tonal Moderna: Aprende armonía de forma moderna, sencilla y práctica. El Curso es fundamental para músicos con interés en composición, arreglos y producciones musicales, improvisación, ingeniería de sonido, pianistas o músicos que toquen algún instrumento armónico, ya sea como principiantes o profesionales, quienes podrán ahora utilizar sus habilidades de ejecución con un propósito más creativo que les permita expresar libremente su espontaneidad e inventiva personales. El propósito del curso es explicar de una manera sencilla y clara las innovaciones de la Armonía Tonal Moderna, al mismo tiempo que mostrar su aplicación en cualquier género de música. Su finalidad es la proporcionar al estudiante o músico profesional los recursos necesarios para armonizar o rearmonizar cualquier melodía de su preferencia, en un contexto actualizado y creativo. Incluyo material (videos y lecciones en PDF). -Arreglo para Piano: Aprende los procedimientos o recursos estructurales que permiten transformar una melodia de cualquier genero y sus acordes en una composicion para piano. Aprende todas las tecnicas utilizadas en el arreglo y sus aplicaciones practicas (Bajos simples, ejes, acordes en bloque, acordes artificiales, etc). -Improvisación para Piano: Comprende las armonias y escalas asociadas que facilitan la libre expresion de la creatividad musical. Aprende a improvisar de manera clara, moderna y sencilla.

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    About Alice B.

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    I am a professional musician. I am an international soprano opera singer and classically trained pianist. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and a Master of Arts in Music Education and Opera Performance. I have been teaching music for over 15 years and currently work as a music teacher at the Chula Vista School of Music in San Diego, CA. When it comes to teaching, I believe in adapting to each student's needs and preferences. Every student is unique, and I tailor my lessons to meet their individual requirements. I choose the lesson material based on the student's interests and abilities. My teaching method is centered around the type of music my student loves and building from there. I want my students to achieve their musical goals and aspirations while enjoying the learning process. I teach voice, piano, harmony, piano composition/improvisation. Julliard System. I´m bilingual in English-Spanish. Note: My schedule is not updated. Contact me first to check availability.

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    POSTURE AND BREATHING
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    MINOR CHORDS-how to find them in piano
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    Alex
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    Alice is a great teacher for adults! I’m a mom of two toddlers and she works with my schedule and is understanding when plans change. She is also very knowledgeable and great at choosing music to fit my skill level and to challenge me.
    Posted Mar 22, 2024
    Alex
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    Alice is a great teacher for adults! I’m a mom of two toddlers and she works with my schedule and is understanding when plans change. She is also very knowledgeable and great at choosing music to fit my skill level and to challenge me.
    Posted Mar 22, 2024
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    Miss Alice is very patient And kind!
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    Experience

    Musical and Theatrical Consultant

    Mar, 2005 - Aug, 2007

    Men´s Leadearship Forum

    Organizing the music for the events.

    Main Soprano

    Jun, 2013 - Feb, 2018

    LS Opera of San Diego Company

    performing Operas, recitals, and concerts.

    Music Professor

    Sep, 2009 - Jun, 2011

    UCSD

    Taught at UCSD Performing Arts, music theory.

    Choir director and Music Teacher

    Jul, 2007 - Jun, 2011

    American School Foundation (ASF)

    Elementary school music teacher and choir director, • Organizing music events. Getting children ready to perform in public. • Preparing test and lesson plans

    Lead Soprano

    Feb, 2007 - Apr, 2010

    Immaculata Church, University of San Diego

    Soprano lead and conductor of the choir.

    Education

    Masterclasses in Music

    Jan, 2000 - Aug, 2003

    Julliard School of Music- New York

    Master of Arts in Music Education and Opera performing

    Sep, 2006 - Aug, 2009

    WV University, Virginia

    Bachelors Degree in Music Education

    Aug, 2001 - Jun, 2005

    WV University, Virginia

    Certifications

     Opera Training Certificate from the Metropolitan Opera House of New York

    Dec, 2011

    American School Foundation

    Awards

    Spinoza Iglesias Reward

    Jun, 2010

    American School Foundation

    Affiliations

    American Federation of Musicians

    Jan, 2019

    A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.

    Languages

    Spanish

    Native Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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