What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Daily practice of material covered during a lesson is the best way to ensure that progress occurs.Assessment
Frequent, ongoing, informal assessments/feedback throughout the lessonClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner - Advanced Level
This one-on-one class is open to students with a range of musical backgrounds and skill levels. I aim to create a relaxed, safe, and encouraging learning environment. Whether you're picking up your instrument for the first time or continuing a journey you've been on for years, these private lessons will equip you with the tools, skills, and knowledge to play your favorite styles of music. Parents of young students, it's very helpful if you can assist your child in tuning their guitar or bass right before the lesson to maximize the time spent on learning and playing. Some Topics Covered: Basic instrument knowledge and care, learning to read and recognize musical symbols and tools, absolute, fundamental proper posture and technique, picking and fingering styles, the material presented by me, and material and music you, the learner, wish to focus on. Class Structure: We will review prior knowledge and older material (if applicable), introduce new material and exercises, and practice the new material. I follow the "I do, we do, you do" format. Learners are encouraged to ask as many questions as they need to ensure clear and concise delivery of information. The more at ease a student feels, the more they tend to enjoy and retain!
Learning Goals
gain confidence, foster a love of enjoying and learning to play music!
gain confidence, foster a love of enjoying and learning to play music!
Other Details
Supply List
1. Student must have their own instrument )ideally tuned prior to lesson so as to not waste valuable lesson time). 2. A strap to promote great posture and playing habits both standing and sitting. 3. Favorite guitar pick for guitarists. (Fingers for classical guitar) / Fingers only for Bass! 4. For Guitar, I highly recommend the 'Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method' Book, Grade 1. It's well written and easy to understand. For Bass, the Essential Elements for Band-Electric Bass Book 1 is truly excellent.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! I'm a dad of 7 fantastic children all of whom have learned and continue to learn to play their instruments under my guidance. Formerly a private and public-school music educator with over 30 years’ experience teaching students K-12. I have taught Concert Band, Marching Band and Jazz Band from grades 6-12 in the school setting. I have also taught/directed string orchestra, and various vocal ensembles ranging from grades 3 to 12. Additionally I have taught individual private lessons, ages 5 and up, in Voice, Guitar, Electric Bass, Orchestral Strings, Brass Instruments, Woodwind Instruments and Percussion. I also enjoy teaching Vocal Harmony, Ear Training, Sight Singing and Music Theory.
Graduated from 5 Towns music College in Dix Hills, New York With a B.S. In Performance and Music Education with a concentration on Classical Guitar.
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$30
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-18