86 Twitchgrass rd, TRUMBULL CT, 06611
Instruments:Cello, Early Music, Piano, Stand Up Bass, Suzuki Method, Theory, Ukelele, Viola, Violin
Styles:Classical, Jazz, Folk – Country – Bluegrass, Blues, Kids, World, Electronic, Other
Levels:Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Experience:30 years
Rate:$60 / hr
Personal Statement
Classically trained, energetic, experienced and creative music teacher with a proven ability to get the very best out of pupils; experienced in identifying the appropriate resources necessary for a subject matter and ensuring that they are used efficiently and effectively. Most of my students read and play simple music after 2-3 classes of active instructions.
The teaching begins with identifying student’s musical needs, goals and tastes. Students are taught a stimulating, thorough, and graduated course of recital solos, theory, technical studies, and classic repertoire. For those wishing to pursue more of a classical approach to music, there are proven methods to accomplish that goal established by European master teachers and pedagogues. Also, I teach the know-how of Jazz and Blues though gradual lessons that cover basic theory, scales and chords up to melody and harmony development.
The learning process should be, for the most part, fun and based upon a strong relationship between the teacher and the student. Curriculum and lesson plans are based on student’s abilities and aspirations with appropriate balance between theoretical and practical work. The lesson material is always carefully chosen, and when necessary, adapted to specific learning needs.
All my musical knowledge and expertise was attained in Eastern Europe with an extensive music pedagogy training. I play and teach piano, upright bass, bass guitar and a range of other instruments. Over the years I taught basic piano, the beginner violin, viola, cello and a variety of school instruments such as recorder and xylophone. I also teach advanced music theory, harmony and basics of composition and orchestral arranging required for music colleges. I especially find it rewarding working with beginners and the opportunity to show them the amazing world of listening, playing and making music.
Education / Training
University Cyril and Methodius, Faculty of Music Macedonia: Bachelor’s degree in Piano, Music Theory and Pedagogy (Music Education)
Also studied Piano for special education students, Upright bass, Cello, Music Theory, Methodology and Pedagogy for stringed instruments and special education
Video
Brandon, a novice, plays Suzuki “Allegretto”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRdvKFzDGE4
Cody, early intermediate, plays Vanhal’s Sonatina in F
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7cHsLTNXLI
Halle, early intermediate, plays “What a wonderful world”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVrgf2YCiiY
Peter Bugarchich, the teachers plays his own tune “Thinking of you”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t7Hre3npOg