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ABOUT ME I have a passion for music and am approachable, enthusiastic, motivated, creative, friendly, patient, reliable, personable, dedicated, punctual, have excellent communication skills, and show professionalism and structure in lesson planning while still being flexible of the students’ goals. I am passionate about helping my students realise their fullest potential. I am a natural communicator and can give clear explanations and instructions. I am also a good problem solver, and I work well both independently and in teams. TEACHING EXPERIENCE I have ten years’ experience of teaching up to 50 students per week. I have enjoyed teaching students of varying ages, abilities, and personality types, and have taught for leisure as well as prepared students for AMEB examinations, concerts, eisteddfods, and HSC examinations. Through my teaching experience I have gained the ability to relate well to young and adult students, parents, and other staff members. Piano Teacher at Steps 2 Stardom Performing Arts Academy (2002 – 2005). Piano Teacher (self-employed from home, and mobile) (2000 – Present). SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, ATTRIBUTES: Over 20 years’ experience in piano. Calm demeanour and able to work under pressure, obtained through preparing piano students for examinations and concerts. Attention to detail, obtained through my tertiary and piano studies. Team player, effective communication, and assertiveness, achieved through teaching up to 50 students per week and providing regular feedback to students and their parents. Ability to remain trustworthy, tactful, and diplomatic, keeping all students’ information and progress confidential. Non-judgmental, patient, and accepting of each student’s personality type and potential. Ability to help each student realise their fullest potential. Well organised – able to provide unique lesson plans for each student tailored to their needs; able to keep accurate, clear records on each student’s progress, and able to produce regular reports for parents of piano students if required. Ability to engage with and teach students of a variety of ages, levels, capabilities, and personality types. Ability to keep students motivated. Reliable. Professional yet approachable - able to provide tuition in a nurturing environment where all students are comfortable asking questions or raising concerns. Willing to learn and undertake training to adhere to any preferred style of teaching. Able to work independently. Passionate about teaching and enjoy working with both adults and children. EDUCATION 1999 - Associate Diploma of Music Performance – Australian Music Examinations Board. 1999 – 2001 - Bachelor of Music Studies – Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney, (studied under concert pianist Nikolai Evrov, and concert pianist and 2000 Classical Aria Award Winner Gerard Willems). 2000 – Music Teacher’s Association of NSW Accreditation Certificate (accredited to teach piano, theory, and musicianship). 2001 – Accepted into a postgraduate music therapy course – University of Technology. OTHER MUSIC EXPERIENCE 1993 – 1998 – Took piano tutoring with concert pianist Marilyn Meier 1998 – Took piano tutoring with Maria Cartwright 1994 – 1995 – Took voice lessons – Chevalier College 1994 – 1996 – Choir member – Chevalier College 1995 - 1996 – Pianist – Chevalier College Orchestra 1996 – Took 3 Unit Music in Year 11 1998 - Pianist – Australian National Youth Orchestra (performed at numerous locations including the Parramatta Riverside Theatre, Sydney Town Hall, Great Hall at Sydney University, and the Sydney Cricket Ground) 1990 – 2005 – Performed as soloist at many concerts, participated in the Macarthur and Wollongong Eisteddfods and won many prizes, and accompanied for auditions and exams 2002 – Took voice lessons – Joan Shute 2004 – 2005 – Took piano lessons with Phillida Green 2012 – Choir member – St Mary’s Singers (choir of St Mary’s Cathedral) 2020 – Present – Choir member – St Stephen’s Uniting Church
Keyboard (music) · Music teacher training · Piano
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Trusted teacher: Dear students: My name is Denise and I'm a professional singer with a singing master's degree from Catalonia's Music College (ESMUC) specialized in Historical Singing, Musicology and Music Education. My experience runs mostly in early and classical music with an active performing life, nevertheless I also have the experience and knowledge of popular musical styles such as Latin-American folk, jazz and musicals. As a docent or vocal coach I've collaborate with different academic institutions and private artistic projects, focusing mostly on international students or social integration programs. I have years of experience teaching children, teenagers and adults in both Latin-America and Europe, therefore understanding different appreciation levels and needs. My main goal is to help the student discover her or his voice while enjoying making music. **Class suggestions and indications** No experience is needed just bring your enthusiasm and favorite music. Classes can be given either in English, Spanish, French or Deutsch. There are no limit for styles, bring your favorite music and I will provide a safe environment for your personal and musical growth. For Children I strongly recommend the 45 min class since their attention span and body development is different from an adult. Feel free to contact me in case of further questions. I hope to read from you soon and to make music together. All my best, Denise P.S. My schedule is mostly a suggestion since I'm constantly editing and adapting to a work schedule, please feel free to send me a message regarding your schedule needs and suggestions in order to give you the best service.
Voice (music) · Singing · Music theory lessons
After dedicating 14 years to mastering the guitar, I've developed a comprehensive understanding of guitar playing, encompassing both foundational techniques and advanced music theory. In these lessons, I'll be sharing the wealth of knowledge I've accumulated over this extensive period of learning. I will be covering a broad range of guitar techniques, including fingerpicking, strumming techniques, major and minor chords, power chords, barre chords, riffs, scales, finger warm-ups, practising any song of your choice, string bending, pull-offs, hammer-ons, harmonics, strumming patterns, and slides. All are provided with diagrams etc. For music theory, I will begin by covering the fundamentals, including notes, strings, and the musical 12-note chromatic scale alphabet on the guitar. As students progress, we will delve into more advanced topics such as tones, semitones, chord progressions, circle of fifths, scale formulas and chord terminology. Additionally, we will explore concepts like consonance and dissonance and pitch practice to develop relative pitch. (You have to be born with perfect pitch but you can learn relative pitch with practise!) Then advancing to jazz theory, we'll explore; jazz scale formulas, jazz chord progressions, swing techniques, major and minor 7th chords, major and minor 9th chords, dominant, augmented, half-diminished, diminished, sus2 and sus4 chords. And then jazz scales and the art of re-harmonising a song (changing the chords to jazz chords). All music theory will be intertwined with guitar practice as both can't be done without the other! One observation I've made while learning guitar through lessons is that information is often doled out incrementally, making it feel like a breadcrumb trail. Guitar knowledge and skills seem to be closely guarded and usually gatekept unless actively sought out. I strongly believe that the extensive knowledge I've acquired over 14 years of playing should be fruitfully shared in a more comprehensive and accessible manner, of course while being tailored to the pace of the students. In essence, I'm convinced that the depth of my understanding I've gained could be effectively conveyed and learnt within a two-year timeframe without including the time it takes to master the skill with practice, of course, I'd like to make it easier for people to learn the guitar and the theory behind it. I have also graduated with a distinction for my Music Performance and Production UAL Level 3 Course and have experience teaching guitar in London and Bristol before. The lessons will be taught in English so practising your English with me is also a plus, a foundational knowledge of English is required to take the lessons.
Guitar · Music theory lessons · Jazz music
I am a professional violin and viola teacher based in Zurich, teaching in person at students' location or online, in English, German or Russian. (Reviews below) As well as instrumental teaching and ensemble coaching of at all levels over the last 12 years, I’ve led numerous professional workshops, including ‘Music First’ and ‘Music Masters’ workshops in London and was an assistant on the Primary Arpeggione viola course and at the Springgrove music competition. As a member of the European String Teachers’ Association, I participated in their conferences across Europe. I have prepared students for music exams at all levels, working with them on music theory, aural and sight reading skills, and regularly accompany students on the piano. As a performing musician, I perform internationally as a soloist and chamber musician, recently including at the Victoria Hall in Geneva, Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg and Philharmonie in Berlin. I’m a Tillett Trust and Villa Musica artist, winner of the Małopolska competition, Barbirolli Prize at the Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition and Len Lickorish Memorial Prize at the Royal Overseas League International Strings Competition. I hold a masters degree with first class honours from the class of Tabea Zimmermann at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin, and Bachelors with the same distinction from the Royal Academy of Music in London. * Reviews * Stephanie W. Toby is an outstanding instructor and works with children very naturally. My 11 year old son has been taking lessons with Toby for over two months and is eager for each lesson. Toby is extremely talented, but beyond that, he engages my son deeply with the music itself, fundamental techniques, music theory, and even the interpretation of the music. Toby is kind, encouraging, and works with students at a level that is appropriate. He has allowed my son to chose music that if fun and interesting to practice, even though the pieces are challenging. In fact, I often sit in to listen to the lessons, as they are so good. My son has had a couple of lessons with Toby while company has been over, and everyone has commented on how amazing Toby is as an instructor. I can not recommend Toby enough and hope to continue lessons with him for a long time. Pamela B. Toby is really a great teacher who teaches the pieces well and brings out more of the feeling in the playing. We particularly liked that. Good technique is one thing, but feeling the music is such an important element in music and learning a piece of music. He also teaches theory very well! Tatyana M. Toby is a fantastic teacher. He is very reliable as he is consistently organised and punctual. I constantly see progress in my child’s music skills because every lesson Toby delivers is effective and well-structured. I highly recommend him to all who wish to learn or improve on their music skills. Shaun W. Knowledgeable and frank, Toby was able to provide me with crucial information quickly and efficiently. Hanna S. Toby can explain things very well and understandably, is patient and friendly and easily adapts to the student's level. Jacques R. Toby is an excellent tutor with top teaching skills..he teaches music theory in a way my 12 year old son understands the lesson easily; Toby is very attentive
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Piano lessons - music theory and harmony - for any level (Budapest)
Giorgia
I started my lessons with Giorgia four months ago, and I am so glad to have found her. As a 26-year-old beginner, I was not sure if I should even try to pursue learning an instrument at this point. But now I am so glad I did! I am learning online, and I was a little unsure of how lessons via webcam would go. Despite my prejudice, everything turned out great, even though my setup is quite basic. Her approach to teaching is very creative. She is able to explain things that seem hard to put into words, and she always finds comparisons and descriptions that convey clearly little details of approach that make a lot of difference in the end result. For any difficulty I encountered, she presented methods of exercise that helped correct it. Another thing that I appreciate is that from one lesson to the next, the volume of work is challenging enough that I feel I am making progress, but not to the point that I am overwhelmed. Also, even though I am just beginning and the pieces are not that complex, she explains the musical interpretation in a way that not only helps me advance my skill but also enriches the way I understand and listen to music, and I find great value in that. Her manner of teaching is very organic, and she is a patient teacher with a warm presence. I wholeheartedly recommend her lessons!
Review by IULIANA
Violin and Viola lessons 🎻 with a professional teacher for all ages and levels (Amsterdam)
Fermin
I studied the violin for about 2 months with Fermin and I have grown much in my knowledge of not just how to play but how to think when playing. Fermin has also helped a lot with technical struggles allowing me to break through some of the challenges that were bothering me for a long time. He is a very patient teacher but he will not hesitate to stop you and correct you (as any good teacher would) if you are not playing correctly. I personally requested that he gives me honest feedback which really helped me play better tecnically and musically. I believe he will be open to adapting his strictness upon specific requests. The time difference (Fermin being in Spain and I being in the US) has not been easy but Fermin was very willing to bend his schedule and provided several time slots to accommodate my availability. To sum up, if you are looking for a teacher that is patient in character yet unrelenting toward the goal of fully tapping your potential both musically and tecnically, I would recommend you take a lesson with Fermin.
Review by ESTHER HANJOO
Instrumental Teacher ( Piano, Guitar, Bass & Ukulele)
Mary
Mary has been great in our interactions. At the moment, we are meeting twice a week for an hour each session. She started with a class in which we got to know each other and she listen to my goals. Then, she prepared exercises and lessons specially designed to help me reach those goals with practice and also prepared lessons to help me continue growing as a guitar player. Moreover, she goes often out of her way to get songs challenging to my level, but that are doable with enough practice. In all, I am enjoying quite a lot of our classes and I am always looking forward to them.
Review by FRANCISCO