In Home Piano or Keyboard or Guitar Lessons
Newest information: http://rachelspiano.blogspot.com/
Call today 619 838 4305
Offering Affordable and Convenient music lessons throughout San Diego area. Also in two different resident studio location (Mission Valley or Serra Mesa location).
*All Ages and Levels are welcome
*Flexible Schedule
*No Contract or Registration Fees
*Help Apply and Prepare for ABRSM exams, auditions, competitions and scholarships etc.
*Professional, Patient, Fun and Friendly
~If you do not have a piano or keyboard at home, I will bring mine for your first lesson and recommend some piano or keyboard for you to purchase!
Or you can come to my resident studio to have piano or keyboard lessons! You can choose from Upright Piano to Baby Grand Piano or Keyboard!
Classical, Blues, Country, Ethnic/World, Hip Hop/R&B, Jazz, Musical Theater, New Age, Other (Not Listed), Rock/Pop,
or whatever you want to learn, all are welcome
Please Feel Free to Call 619838 4305 or
Email: rachel_piano@yahoo.com
Rachel
http://rachelspiano.blogspot.com
http://www.wix.com/joanyirachel/rachelpiano
Piano Lessons in San Diego area:
Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Mira Mesa, Clairemont Mesa, Serra Mesa, Linda Vista, La Jolla, La Mesa, El Cajon, Chula Vista, College Area, University, Downtown, Old Town, Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, Point Loma, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, Mission Bay, Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Mountain, Balboa, Spring Valley, National City, Santee, Mission Hill, Miramar, Scripps Poway, University Height
Also Offering Guitar Lessons (Private or Group Lessons)
Students will gain an appreciation and knowledge of classical technique and theory, while also applying these techniques to popular music
All ages are welcome
Now also Gathering students for guitar group lessons (Guitar ensemble)
Ages from 5 to 15
All the music will be arranged to match the abilities of each individual.
All students are required to have a guitar
Enrollment Fee $30.00, one time enrollment fee
and $60 per month < 4 lesson a month, 1 hour per lesson >
Playing music from classical to pop music
For group guitar ensemble will be performed at public libraries, schools or churches < depends on the number of the participants>
Also will be perform in the recital with piano students
For more information
Please call 619 838 4305
Thank you
Newest information , please visit: http://rachelspiano.blogspot.com
Monday, April 16, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Testimonials
Testimonials
Rubina R. :
My 13 year old daughter has been taking piano lessons with Rachel for about 4 years now. We are very happy with Rachel's skills as a teacher. She is patient, understanding, compassionate, encouraging , punctual, affordable and
possesses a genuine eagerness to teach that is very fresh. Being so young herself, she puts other young students very much at ease by being able to come down to their level and showing empathy. She clearly shows a passion and excitement for her work that is much appreciated. She is an amazing source of support and comfort during recitals, when students can be quite nervous.
She is also very helpful and intuitive in meeting a student's specific and personal needs and gives them her all. I highly recommend her as a piano teacher to any child.
Helen L.:
About four years ago, my 5 year old daughter started to play piano.
Rachel is her first piano teacher and now Rachel is still teaching my daughter. Most of my daughter's friends are learning with Russian piano teacher.
But I want to say that Rachel is an excellent piano teacher too. She's young and knows how to teach the kids. My daughter won't feel piano is hard to learn. She got much more interest and encouragement from Rachel. From basic finger posture, classical music to popular songs (my daughter's favorites) and music theory, Rachel is leading my daughter to a higher level. Two years ago my daughter passed ABRSM exam Level 1. Just before Year 2011 Christmas, we got a good news. My daughter pass ABRSM exam Level 3 with distinction!
With Rachel's teaching, my daughter is marching forward! Thank you, Rachel!
Thank you!
Nadia S.:
Rachel is a very patient and nice teacher, she loves children, even though she has accents but my kids like her a lot! they learn a lot from her! especially my girl didnt like playing piano before, but now, she loves playing it. thats really surprise me!
Tara:
Rachel is an excellent piano teacher, my daughter and I love her and we both enjoy taking lessons with her! My daughter is having so much fun with the lessons and shows me what she has learned. We cannot wait for the recital! I would strongly recommend her to everyone!
Rubina R. :
My 13 year old daughter has been taking piano lessons with Rachel for about 4 years now. We are very happy with Rachel's skills as a teacher. She is patient, understanding, compassionate, encouraging , punctual, affordable and
possesses a genuine eagerness to teach that is very fresh. Being so young herself, she puts other young students very much at ease by being able to come down to their level and showing empathy. She clearly shows a passion and excitement for her work that is much appreciated. She is an amazing source of support and comfort during recitals, when students can be quite nervous.
She is also very helpful and intuitive in meeting a student's specific and personal needs and gives them her all. I highly recommend her as a piano teacher to any child.
Helen L.:
About four years ago, my 5 year old daughter started to play piano.
Rachel is her first piano teacher and now Rachel is still teaching my daughter. Most of my daughter's friends are learning with Russian piano teacher.
But I want to say that Rachel is an excellent piano teacher too. She's young and knows how to teach the kids. My daughter won't feel piano is hard to learn. She got much more interest and encouragement from Rachel. From basic finger posture, classical music to popular songs (my daughter's favorites) and music theory, Rachel is leading my daughter to a higher level. Two years ago my daughter passed ABRSM exam Level 1. Just before Year 2011 Christmas, we got a good news. My daughter pass ABRSM exam Level 3 with distinction!
With Rachel's teaching, my daughter is marching forward! Thank you, Rachel!
Thank you!
Nadia S.:
Rachel is a very patient and nice teacher, she loves children, even though she has accents but my kids like her a lot! they learn a lot from her! especially my girl didnt like playing piano before, but now, she loves playing it. thats really surprise me!
Tara:
Rachel is an excellent piano teacher, my daughter and I love her and we both enjoy taking lessons with her! My daughter is having so much fun with the lessons and shows me what she has learned. We cannot wait for the recital! I would strongly recommend her to everyone!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Rachel's Piano Studio
In Home Piano or Guitar Lessons
Call today 619 838 4305
Offering Affordable and Convenient music lessons throughout San Diego area.
Or at my studio!
All Ages and Levels are welcome
Flexible Schedule
Willing to Travel to your home!
Prepare and Apply for ABRSM exams, auditions and competitions
CPR and First Aid Trained
No Contract or Registration Fees
Classical, Blues, Country, Ethnic/World, Hip Hop/R&B, Jazz, Musical Theater, New Age, Other (Not Listed), Rock/Pop,
or whatever you want to learn, all are welcome
If you do not have a piano or keyboard, we will bring ours to your home!
Or you can come to my house to have piano or guitar lessons
Please Feel Free to Call 619 838 4305 or
Email: rachel_piano@yahoo.com
Call today 619 838 4305
Offering Affordable and Convenient music lessons throughout San Diego area.
Or at my studio!
All Ages and Levels are welcome
Flexible Schedule
Willing to Travel to your home!
Prepare and Apply for ABRSM exams, auditions and competitions
CPR and First Aid Trained
No Contract or Registration Fees
Classical, Blues, Country, Ethnic/World, Hip Hop/R&B, Jazz, Musical Theater, New Age, Other (Not Listed), Rock/Pop,
or whatever you want to learn, all are welcome
If you do not have a piano or keyboard, we will bring ours to your home!
Or you can come to my house to have piano or guitar lessons
Please Feel Free to Call 619 838 4305 or
Email: rachel_piano@yahoo.com
Piano Lessons in San Diego area:
Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Mira Mesa, Clairemont Mesa, Serra Mesa, Linda Vista, La Jolla, La Mesa, El Cajon, Chula Vista, College Area, University, Downtown, Old Town, Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, Point Loma, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, Mission Bay, Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Mountain, Balboa, Spring Valley, National City, Santee, Mission Hill, Miramar, Scripps Poway, University Height
For newer information, please visit:
http://rachelspiano.blogspot.com/
http://www.wix.com/joanyirachel/rachelpiano
My Studio is located at Mission Valley, Or Serra Mesa
Your choice of using Baby Grand Piano , Upright Piano or Keyboard!
Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Mira Mesa, Clairemont Mesa, Serra Mesa, Linda Vista, La Jolla, La Mesa, El Cajon, Chula Vista, College Area, University, Downtown, Old Town, Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, Point Loma, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, Mission Bay, Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Mountain, Balboa, Spring Valley, National City, Santee, Mission Hill, Miramar, Scripps Poway, University Height
For newer information, please visit:
http://rachelspiano.blogspot.com/
http://www.wix.com/joanyirachel/rachelpiano
My Studio is located at Mission Valley, Or Serra Mesa
Your choice of using Baby Grand Piano , Upright Piano or Keyboard!
Questions
Is your child ready to play piano?
Every child is different, it depends on:
1. Their Interest - some children love music, and it gives them motivation to learn and explore more in music.
2. Learning Skills - if they can read and know alphabet, also understand simple conversation, it will be great for them to learn and read notes and understand simple instructions during lessons.
3. Memorizing Skills - they do need to memorize some materials during every lessons. (Most of them are pretty easy to memorize!) as long as you and your child work on the materials after lessons, then, there should not have any problems.
4. Concentration - they have to focus and concentrate during lessons, without being constantly distracted. Some children might go around the room a little bit during lesson, thats OK! as long as when you asked them to sit still and concentrate, then that will be fine.
5. Calculation - they should be able to count up to 10 and do very simple addition. It is necessary for them to understand the rhythms and different notes values etc. materials.
6. Practice - they should practice maybe 5 to 10 mins a day or maybe 15 mins twice a day etc. in order to have improvement every lessons.Lastly, it depends on what you want and what your children want. There are some successful cases for the children who start around 4 years old; however, some of them only want to have fun and you might not see any improvements Or maybe very slow improvements in every lessons Vs. 6 years old. In my point of view, the earlier the children start playing piano, the better they are in the long run with all the considerations above. Hope it helps for your consideration.
Do I / your children need to practice everyday?
It depends.
Some children love playing piano, especially when they learn the song that they want. Motivation is very important, for some children, they do not want to learn playing piano or maybe they are very lazy and do not feel like practice everyday , thats OK! However, we have to give them some attention or maybe rewards for them to keep practicing in order to see the results. They do not need to practice everyday, they can practice 15 to 20 mins twice a day or maybe 5 to 10 mins everyday for the beginner. Never force them to practice! Try to give them reinforcement, it will help them to build their own motivation.
Practice Makes Perfect!
Do I / your children need to have a piano or keyboard to start?
YES
It is very important for you or your children to have a piano or keyboard to practice.
What should I get? Piano or Keyboard?For long run and be professional, Piano will be the ideal instrument to get! If you prefer to compose and to make your own music; Or you do not have that much of money or place to put a piano at home, Keyboard will be better for you! For children under 6, or you are not very sure if they or you really want to learn piano, Keyboard will be a great deal! Yet, piano gives the best sounds and "fingers' feelings" (the weight keys); it also gives you the best training for the ears. (It will help you to play music by ears.) I would recommend Piano for the primary instruments to use.
What kinds of keyboard should I get?
It will be great to have a piano instead!
If you decide to buy a keyboard, pick the one with the "weight" keys, 88 keys with pedal. It is really important on what you are going to get.
For more questions, Please feel free to email at: rachelbowmanburns@yahoo.com
Every child is different, it depends on:
1. Their Interest - some children love music, and it gives them motivation to learn and explore more in music.
2. Learning Skills - if they can read and know alphabet, also understand simple conversation, it will be great for them to learn and read notes and understand simple instructions during lessons.
3. Memorizing Skills - they do need to memorize some materials during every lessons. (Most of them are pretty easy to memorize!) as long as you and your child work on the materials after lessons, then, there should not have any problems.
4. Concentration - they have to focus and concentrate during lessons, without being constantly distracted. Some children might go around the room a little bit during lesson, thats OK! as long as when you asked them to sit still and concentrate, then that will be fine.
5. Calculation - they should be able to count up to 10 and do very simple addition. It is necessary for them to understand the rhythms and different notes values etc. materials.
6. Practice - they should practice maybe 5 to 10 mins a day or maybe 15 mins twice a day etc. in order to have improvement every lessons.Lastly, it depends on what you want and what your children want. There are some successful cases for the children who start around 4 years old; however, some of them only want to have fun and you might not see any improvements Or maybe very slow improvements in every lessons Vs. 6 years old. In my point of view, the earlier the children start playing piano, the better they are in the long run with all the considerations above. Hope it helps for your consideration.
Do I / your children need to practice everyday?
It depends.
Some children love playing piano, especially when they learn the song that they want. Motivation is very important, for some children, they do not want to learn playing piano or maybe they are very lazy and do not feel like practice everyday , thats OK! However, we have to give them some attention or maybe rewards for them to keep practicing in order to see the results. They do not need to practice everyday, they can practice 15 to 20 mins twice a day or maybe 5 to 10 mins everyday for the beginner. Never force them to practice! Try to give them reinforcement, it will help them to build their own motivation.
Practice Makes Perfect!
Do I / your children need to have a piano or keyboard to start?
YES
It is very important for you or your children to have a piano or keyboard to practice.
What should I get? Piano or Keyboard?For long run and be professional, Piano will be the ideal instrument to get! If you prefer to compose and to make your own music; Or you do not have that much of money or place to put a piano at home, Keyboard will be better for you! For children under 6, or you are not very sure if they or you really want to learn piano, Keyboard will be a great deal! Yet, piano gives the best sounds and "fingers' feelings" (the weight keys); it also gives you the best training for the ears. (It will help you to play music by ears.) I would recommend Piano for the primary instruments to use.
What kinds of keyboard should I get?
It will be great to have a piano instead!
If you decide to buy a keyboard, pick the one with the "weight" keys, 88 keys with pedal. It is really important on what you are going to get.
For more questions, Please feel free to email at: rachelbowmanburns@yahoo.com
Lessons Info
Lessons Information
Lessons include:
Basic Music Theory
Ear Training
Composition
Sight-Singing
Sight-Reading
Piano Chord Voicing
Chord Use Scale and Mode Use
Exercises to develop finger strength
Improvisation
Classical Music Composition
History of Music
Fingerpicking,
Blues Reading Tabs and actual music score, barre chords, palm muting strumming pattern,hammer-ons, and pull-offs. (for Guitar)
Analyze Piano Pieces from Renaissance music to pop music etc..
Great opportunities for learning Music Theory
For Music Theory Lesson Please Call 619 569 0205 Rachel for more information
Lessons include:
Basic Music Theory
Ear Training
Composition
Sight-Singing
Sight-Reading
Piano Chord Voicing
Chord Use Scale and Mode Use
Exercises to develop finger strength
Improvisation
Classical Music Composition
History of Music
Fingerpicking,
Blues Reading Tabs and actual music score, barre chords, palm muting strumming pattern,hammer-ons, and pull-offs. (for Guitar)
Analyze Piano Pieces from Renaissance music to pop music etc..
Great opportunities for learning Music Theory
For Music Theory Lesson Please Call 619 569 0205 Rachel for more information
Files
Fingerings for Arpeggios:
C, F, G Majors, d, e, a, c, g, f, b minors : RH 1 2 3 1 2 3 5 LH 5 4 2 1 4 2 1
D, E, A, B, F# Majors, eb minor: RH 1 2 3 1 2 3 5 LH 5 3 2 1 3 2 1 or 5 4 2 1 4 2 1
C#, Eb, Ab Majors, c#, f#, g# minors: RH 4 1 2 4 1 2 4 LH 2 1 4 2 1 4 2
Bb Major RH 4 1 2 4 1 2 4 LH 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 or 4 2 1 4 2 1 4
Bb minor RH 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 LH 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 or 4 2 1 4 2 1 4
Fingering for Dominant Seventh Arpeggios
Root position beginning on a white key: RH 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 LH 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
Beginning on Db, Eb, or Ab RH 4 1 2 3 4 LH 2 1 4 3 2
Beginning on Bb RH 4 1 2 3 4 LH 3 2 1 4 3
Beginning on Gb RH 2 3 4 1 2 LH 4 3 2 1 4
Alternate fingering on Bb RH 4 1 2 3 4 LH 2 1 4 3 2
More information:
Book: Hanon Exercise
Website: http://cnx.org/content/m10856/latest/
C, F, G Majors, d, e, a, c, g, f, b minors : RH 1 2 3 1 2 3 5 LH 5 4 2 1 4 2 1
D, E, A, B, F# Majors, eb minor: RH 1 2 3 1 2 3 5 LH 5 3 2 1 3 2 1 or 5 4 2 1 4 2 1
C#, Eb, Ab Majors, c#, f#, g# minors: RH 4 1 2 4 1 2 4 LH 2 1 4 2 1 4 2
Bb Major RH 4 1 2 4 1 2 4 LH 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 or 4 2 1 4 2 1 4
Bb minor RH 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 LH 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 or 4 2 1 4 2 1 4
Fingering for Dominant Seventh Arpeggios
Root position beginning on a white key: RH 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 LH 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
Beginning on Db, Eb, or Ab RH 4 1 2 3 4 LH 2 1 4 3 2
Beginning on Bb RH 4 1 2 3 4 LH 3 2 1 4 3
Beginning on Gb RH 2 3 4 1 2 LH 4 3 2 1 4
Alternate fingering on Bb RH 4 1 2 3 4 LH 2 1 4 3 2
More information:
Book: Hanon Exercise
Website: http://cnx.org/content/m10856/latest/
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