Al Gor.

Beginners can expect a step-by-step approach to singing. I highly recommend 60 minute sessions to make sure the majority of the lesson is used singing with a warmed up voice. I have a set of 30 singing principals that I walk students through in a varied order and pace. I am a very reactive instructor, aiming to provide feedback and guidance towards the sound the student is making. Students will learn how to identify and develop vocal direction and placement, diaphragm support, resonators, and proper posture and breathing technique. The first lesson explains the triangle of breath, diction, and support. As long as song selections contain vocal content and challenge, I am capable of playing any song in any key that fits the voices of the student.

Students should expect to learn guitar from a theory focused approach. Many self-taught guitar players learn by ear and know how to play along to a track. This approach can be fulfilling and many get by on this level of knowledge, but true creativity is rooted in a deep understanding of how music works. My methods are very systematic and based on my pedagogical background, using visual aids, multi-modal learning, and theory work. At the same time, I am also very happy to teach someone function guitar with open chords and a capo and focus more on vocal development, learning how to sing along with their instrument.

My background in piano has enough depth to personalize the learning material toward the students interests. I have taught students to play piano sonata's and jazz improvisation. I can also help students play pop music, chord charts, or write their own music. I use a wide selection from the Faber library, believing that theory, technique, and performance books are essential to learn with the main lesson book. I can also teach students to play and sing. For those on the classical track, we deep dive into the technical aspects of playing, including hand shape, articulation, wrist and elbow motion, rotations, dynamics, and style. Creativity and rigor can thrive in a learning environment.