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
ongoing informal observations and assessmentsClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner - Advanced Level
This one-on-one class is open to students with varying musical background and skills. I tend to provide a relaxed, safe, and encouraging learning environment. Whether it is your first time picking up your instrument or your fourth year on your journey, these private lessons will provide you the tools, skills and knowledge to play any of your favorite styles of music. Parents of young students, please ensure that if your child plays an electric instrument, they have the proper amplification. And even more important, if at all possible, parents help your student tune their guitar or bass right before the lesson as it may take valuable lesson time away from actual learning and playing. Some Topics Covered: Basic instrument knowledge/care, learning to read/recognize the tools and symbols used in music, the absolute fundamental importance of proper posture and technique, picking and fingering styles, material I will present, as well as material and music you the learner would like to focus on. Class Structure: Access prior knowledge and review older material (if applicable), present newer material/exercises, practice new material. I tend to 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 is the more they tend to enjoy and retain!
Learning Goals
great posture and physical skill development
personal achievement and success
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 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
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-18