Garret Fernandez
University of Jamestown Music Lessons for Progressive Theory Integration and Technique Development
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Music lessons - Garret Fernandez
Bachelors degree
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!
Your music teacher expertise
Pop
Jazz
Baroque
Classical
Film/Movie
Garret graduated from University of Jamestown
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.
Interactive music lessons
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Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
Music concept taught by Garret
The student practiced scales with a metronome and counting rhythms in "Skip to My Lou" and "Leftover Popcorn." The tutor introduced "Minuette" by Bach, focusing on sharps, flats, and natural symbols. The student was assigned to practice C, G, and D scales with a metronome, and to continue working on "Leftover Popcorn" and "Minuette."
Metronome Use for Tempo Control
Finger Numbers and Scale Degrees
Counting Eighth Notes
The Natural Symbol
Minuette Hand Positions and Sharps
The Student reviewed scales and began learning two new songs. They worked on scales including C major and G major, focusing on proper fingering and hand positions. For the songs, the Student practiced counting, note recognition, and understanding the musical structure. Homework includes practicing the scales and songs with attention to counting and musicality.
Scales and Finger Placement
Key Signatures and Accidentals (Sharps and Flats)
Chords: G Major Chord
Time Signatures and Counting
Eighth Notes
Positions: G Position
Scale Relationships: Root and Fifth
The student practiced scales, sight-reading, and playing hands together in G position. They learned a new two-octave C scale and focused on correct finger placement and dynamics. The student was assigned to practice the two-octave scale, continue working on the piece on page 60, and start exploring the level two book, aiming for the first song, in preparation for the next session.
Sharps
Dynamics: Loud and Quiet
Two-Octave C Scale
Playing Hands Together
Counting While Playing
Reading Notes and Identifying Positions
The session covered music theory concepts like chord identification and movement in thirds, and focused on piano technique, specifically scales, arpeggios, and exercises for developing forearm strength. The student was assigned practice exercises focusing on scales and chord progressions, as well as two specific pieces - l compine and Vienna - with detailed instructions on technique and counting. There was a discussion of emphasizing specific notes and groupings within the pieces to achieve the correct rhythm and sound.
Treble vs. Bass Clef
Chord Progressions and Sevenths
Importance of Emphasizing Triplets
Extended Chords and Proper Hand Motion
Two-Octave Scales and Finger Crossings
16th Notes and Precise Counting
Grouping and Emphasizing in Patterns
The session involved practicing scales and chords, focusing on accuracy and rhythm. The student learned about time signatures and pedal markings in a new song. The Tutor assigned continued practice on scales with chords and finishing the current song, preparing for the next level.
Consistent Practice Schedule
Counting and Rhythm
Scales and Chords
Three-Four Time
Slurs and Ties
Hand Position and Crossing Over
During their piano lesson, Garret guided Jonathan through chord exercises, inversions, and rhythm practice, utilizing "Scar Bro Fire" and "Amazing Grace." Jonathan focused on extended chord positions and was introduced to tonicization and dominant chords. Garret assigned chord exercises and a modern piece by Yon Tearson for their next lesson in two weeks.
Tonicization
Rhythmic Offsetting
Dominant 7th Chords
Chord Inversions (Extended)
Extended Chords
Learner types for music lessons
Types of music lessons
Music Composition
Sight-Reading
Music Theory
Music for beginners
Music
Teaching tools used in music classes
Breathing Support Apps
Speech and Vocal Health Apps
Looping Software
Metronome spps
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Vocal Technique Apps
Vocal Warm-Up Apps
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