Garret Fernandez
University of Jamestown Music Lessons for Progressive Theory Integration and Technique Development
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Garret Fernandez
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
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About your music teacher
Hi, I'm Garret Fernandez, and I have loved teaching for many years. I have worked with a wide variety of students, helping them to accomplish their goals. I try to make every lesson engaging and fun, so that the students enjoy their time as well as learn a ton of music! Let's jump right into playing some piano, I will help you learn to read and appreciate all the different sounds we can make with the keyboard. I have a very structured path to success but I am also able to adjust the lesson plan depending on the needs of the students, as everyone is different in what they excel at and what they have difficulty doing. I am very patient and understanding and the lessons will never be stressful! I can help students not only learn to play, but also to understand the music, which is just as significant! Looking forward to meeting you and beginning this journey!
Garret graduated from University of Jamestown
Your music teacher expertise
Blues
Film/Movie
Baroque
Classical
Folk
Learner types for music lessons
Music lessons at a glance
My teaching method involves slowly building up all the right techniques, ideas and concepts that will ultimately help you to teach yourself so that you will never be lost even when you no longer have a teacher. I specialize in theory, sight-reading, and ear training. I have many tricks and methods to making all this much easier, and I progress in a fashion that builds upon each previous lesson. But I will never go too fast or brush past things that are important. We will take as much time as we need to learn the material and then when we both feel that we are ready to move on we will do so. I had many great teachers through college and beyond, even to this day I work with some of the greatest musicians in Las Vegas, so I have learned my pedagogical techniques from other very well respected musicians. I myself perform here in the city as well as give lessons.
Types of music lessons
Music Composition
Sight-Reading
Music Theory
Music for beginners
Music
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
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Music concepts taught by Garret
The student and tutor reviewed piano scales, focusing on technical refinements like wrist position and finger curvature. They worked on learning new scales (E scale), practicing existing pieces ("My Country, 'Tis of Thee," "Fish and Chips and Vinegar"), and developing sight-reading skills without looking at the hands. The session also introduced new concepts like key signatures, chord names (D7), and metronome practice, with plans to continue with "The Galway Piper" and reinforce note-reading.
Developing Sight-Reading Skills
Metronome Use for Practice
Piano Hand and Wrist Posture
Understanding Key Signatures
Dynamic Markings in Music
The student and tutor worked on piano practice, focusing on specific songs and scale exercises. They practiced rhythmic accuracy with a metronome and introduced a new technique for emphasizing beats in music. Future practice will involve reinforcing these concepts and learning new pieces.
Scale Fingerings and Visualization
Reading Sheet Music: Beyond the Notes
Musical Phrasing and Emphasis
Metronome Practice & Rhythm Development
The student and tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on scales (C, G, D, A) and the concept of fifths. They analyzed and practiced sections of "My Country, 'Tis of Thee," addressing rhythm and dynamics, and introduced a new piece, "Fish and Chips and Vinegar," covering key signatures, time signatures, and staccato articulation. The student was assigned practice on scales, song dynamics, counting, and staccato.
Musical Scales and The Circle of Fifths
Musical Dynamics and Articulation
Chord Progressions and Harmony
Pedaling Techniques
Arpeggios and Musical Texture
The student and tutor reviewed piano pieces, focusing on improving rhythmic accuracy through metronome practice and counting. They identified chords and practiced reading musical notation, with plans to use worksheets for note recognition and continue metronome work on scales and new songs.
8va Notation
Chord Recognition and Function
Rhythm and Counting with 'Ands'
Metronome Practice
The Student practiced piano scales (C, G, and D) and pieces to improve timing, fingering, and sight-reading skills. The student also worked on a new song, "The Cable Car," focusing on identifying scales and chords within the music. Homework includes practicing scales in four octaves, counting, and sight-reading the assigned pieces without looking at their hands.
Anticipating the Beat with the Metronome
Scale Fingerings and Octaves
Reading Music and Avoiding Visual Dependence
Identifying Scales and Chords Within Songs
The student and tutor reviewed piano scales and finger positioning techniques. They practiced reading and playing musical pieces, focusing on rhythm, note identification, and musical structure recognition. The student was assigned to practice counting and reading notes simultaneously for future improvement.
Curved Finger Technique
Counting Rhythms with 'Ands'
Reading Music: Beyond Individual Notes
Proprioception in Piano Playing
Musical Notation: Octaves and Symbols
Teaching tools used in music classes
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Looping Software
Vocal Range App
Metronome spps
Recording Apps
Resonance App
Breathing Support Apps
Backing Track Libraries
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