MY BACKGROUND:
-Classically trained since age 4, about 30 years
-Bachelor's degree in Music from Princeton University; Master's degree in Music Technology from Stanford University
-7+ years of extensive teaching experience with both adults & kids
-Wide range of musical training and knowledge (piano, violin, singing, classical, jazz, improvisation, music technology, music from other cultures)
-Please see my website and YouTube / Spotify channels (click on icons at the bottom of my website) for examples of my work! You can also peruse through my portfolio below for videos of past recitals, etc.
MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY:
-Music is a LANGUAGE and I focus on MUSICAL FLUENCY / LITERACY. My goal is to teach the building blocks, vocabulary, and grammar of music, so that YOU can discover and express the music that is in you, in whatever form it takes. This means that I don't strictly focus on perfect replication/performance of classical repertoire, but prioritize the student's full understanding of what they are playing, and being able to apply it creatively in different contexts. I base my teaching on certain aspects of traditional classical training (like reading sheet music, good technique, and repertoire) in order to build a solid foundation, and I also incorporate music theory, improvisation, ear training, music from other genres, etc. for wholistic musical development of the particular student.
MY OFFERINGS / LOGISTICS:
-I teach mostly in small group formats (2-4 students), which includes fun and stimulating group activities as well as focused individual practice and feedback.
-I offer both in-person (in my home studio in Mountain View, CA) or online lessons through zoom.
-I hold yearly recitals and occasional special classes or mini-concerts, which provide good opportunities for performance and additional learning.
-The lessons are given weekly in 90 minutes ($90 for team) or 60 minutes ($60 for team, or $120 for private, availability permitting).
-Bi-weekly lessons can be considered on a case-by-case basis, with $30 additional fee per lesson.
-General availability on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday afternoon/evening in Pacific Time. Please inquire for details.
WHAT I LOOK FOR IN POTENTIAL STUDENTS:
-Good attendance with consistent schedule
-Good practice habits / willingness to implement them
-Respectful behavior / conduct in class
-Generally age 7+ especially for online lessons
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