Posts Tagged ‘teaching’
Robert C.
Instrument: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano
Genres: Rock, Folk, Blues, Jazz, Samba
Locations: Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Silver Spring, Rockville MD
Why I work well with kids?
I have been teaching lessons for over 10 years now and I think my success as a teacher comes from not only teaching students how to play the drums piano and guitar, but more importantly, how to enjoy music and have fun playing music. As I grew up I played drums 4-6 hours a day and it wasn’t because anyone was forced me to play, it was because it was something I truly enjoyed. While teaching I keep my childhood experience in mind and always make it my first job to teach students how to enjoy playing.
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Lessons and the Economy
Choosing The Right Music Lesson Company in a Tough Economy
Times are tough. The economy’s still sluggish, and summer expenses – camps, vacations, reunions, weddings, etc. – are hitting all of our pockets pretty hard. Looking for ways to cut back, parents often have to prioritize their spending budgets. This isn’t an easy task with our high paced lives.
As we all know, learning music is invaluable, especially for kids. Taking music lessons helps students develop parts of the brain that control language and reasoning, enhance creative thinking, and promote perseverance. Most parents have come to realize that quality music lessons are just something their children can’t live without.
B&B Music Lessons’ s flexible music program may be just the thing for the fiscally prudent parent. Unlike most music programs that require weekly payments whether students receive lessons or not, at B&B, as long as you give 24 hours’ notice, you can skip a lesson and not be charged for it. This can translate to huge savings, especially during the summer when travel plans may interrupt regular sessions. And since our teachers are more than willing to accommodate students’ changing schedules, it’s always easy to stay on track and get the most out of your time with B&B!
So enjoy your summer, and keep practicing — “Because Music Matters”.
Emmanuel
Instrument: Guitar
Genres: Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk
Why I work well with kids?I have many happy students that I’ve taught over the years, and have been with B&B since 2009. The students are showing progress each year. |
Emmanuel's Bio and Resume
Bio
Location of Birth: Nigeria
I teach and play all styles. I can teach the electric, acoustic guitars and the bass guitar. I arrange music. I have played in various festivals and clubs around the world. I have shared the stage with Herbie Hanckock, Bon Jovi, Roy Hargrove and the String Cheese Incidence . I also Played at the Nobel peace prize award concert in Oslo, Norway
Resume
I Have been playing for More than 12 years. Emmanuel has a great ear for music and can pick up things just by listening, he also makes use of modal chord voicing in his chord vocabulary. Above all he possess a lightening speed on the guitar. Emmanuel has played and toured AFRICA, AMERICA,ASIA, EUROPE with Femi Kuti before moving to the USA in 2005, He is friendly, gentle and obedient. MUSIC STYLES: Emanuel Can play to different styles of music from gospel , r&b, rock, neo-soul, african music, Avant-garde,latin, reggae, nu-jazz, fusion, afro beat, acoustic. INFLUENCE: I would recommend you listen to the following artists: Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Joe Diorio, George Benson, Pat Metheney, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, frank gambale, Scott Henderson, Rick Peckham, Lionel loueke, Yngwie Malmsteen, Stevie Vai, Troy Stetina, B.B King
Fun Facts
Most Influential Musicians/Bands: Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, George Benson, John Coltrane, Thelonius Monk, Miles Davis, Pat Metheny, Herbie Hankock, Chick Corea, Fela Kuti, Fred Hammond, Israel & The new breed, Kirk Franklin, Tye Tribet, Stevie Wonder, Terence Blanchard, Richard Bona, Frank Gambale, Lionel Loueke, Paul Jackson, Eryka Badu, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Sting, Stevie Vai,Yngwie Malmsteen, Yellow Jackets.
Places Traveled: France,Italy,London,Germany,Tokyo,Canada,Hungary,Belgium
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Hobbies: Practicing, movies, soccer
TJ
Instrument: Electric Bass, Guitar, Piano
Genres: Rock, Jazz, Blues
Why I work well with kids?
My lessons are a process of getting to know oneself better through their instrument and own playing, and honing this skill in order to make a student realize the importance of his/her own musical expression. I take this aspect of growth very seriously, however I am laid back when it comes to a students rate of learning. As long as you are learning something new and having fun, I have accomplished my goal. For guitar and bass I combine my own methods of teaching in tandem with books from Hal Leonard. For beginner piano I teach out of the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series. I teach everything from reading music and lead sheets to improvising and grooving over different styles (blues, jazz, rock) and am happy to help a student learn any specific type of style/song they wish to cover. If you are a total beginner, I have plenty of experience. After a couple months (depending on age) you can expect to know how to be much more technically apt at your instrument, read music at an intermediate level, play some of your favorite songs/styles, and improvise if one wishes to do so. Overall I cover many different important aspects of music with my students, all depending on their skill level, age, and interests. However, making music fun is truly my main goal.
Ning W.
Instrument: Cello
Genres: Classical, Contemporary
Locations: Rockville, Silver Spring, Potomac, Bethesda, MD
Miles H.
Instrument: Guitar and Piano
Genres: Blues, Rock, R&B, Funk, Jazz
Location: Alexandria, Arlington, Virginia
Why I work well with kids?
I would describe my teaching style as a means in which students can be completely contented to learn music notation, vocal, instrumental, and ear-training skills, and be able to perform the music professionally and expressively. Having taken classical piano lessons for 9 years, I took up the guitar in high school and went on to graduate from Berklee College of Music. Since I’ve taken music lessons since I was 6, I try look at teaching lessons from the student’s perspective. I can sympathize with youngsters aggravations when learning music. I like to have my students tell me their goals and aspirations so I can merely guide them, rather than provide a strict regiment of coursework (though I could do that too). Students really respond to this, because they feel more in control of their learning. I also have a lot of patience with struggling students but can be firm when things deviate from the lesson. Overall, I try to make the discovery of music enjoyable, otherwise they could become repulsed by another weekly routine comparable to school.
Mike O.
Instrument: Piano, Drums
Locations: Washington, DC, Bowie, Upper Marlboro, MD, Arlington, VA
Genres: Jazz, Blues, Rock, Folk, etc
Why I work well with kids?
I’m fun to be around and kids seem to resonate with that. We make sure to progress on the instrument while still making it about playing and enjoyment. Teaching for over ten years now to all ages has helped in being able to design a unique lesson based on each individual.
Evan S.
Instrument: Guitar, Bass
Genres: Jazz, Contemporary, Indie Rock, Folk, Rock, lots more!
Location: Bethesda, Chevy Chase, NW DC
Why I work well with kids?
I work well with kids because I always teach to their interests. Creating lesson plans that work with what the student wants to learn and enjoys but also teach the fundamentals of the instrument are crucial. Every student has different strengths and learns differently. The benefit of having a one-on-one private lesson is that I can tailor my methods to fit each student.
Eric O.
Instrument: Piano, Trumpet, Drums, Violin, Brass, Guitar, Electric Bass, Reeds
Locations: Springfield, Ft. Belvoir, Fairfax, Woodbridge, VA
Genres: Jazz, Blues, Rock, Folk, Gospel, R&B
Why I work well with kids?
I have worked with kids from 4 years of age and above. I have also taught senior citizens. I have been teaching music to a variety of people and age group for more than 15 years. I am able to communicate with each age group which enhances the teaching and learning experience. This is my life work and I am very good at it. I have so many testimonies both in the U.S. and in Africa concerning the high standard of music that I am able to take my students to.