Alex Choyce
Elevate Your Music Skills with Expert Theory Integration and Unique Creative Expression Coaching.
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Music lessons - Alex Choyce
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
About your music teacher
As a music tutor with over 3 years of teaching experience, I am Alex Choyce, a Bachelors-educated music enthusiast ready to offer you top-notch music lessons. My passion lies in sharing the beauty of music with students of all levels, from beginners to advanced learners. With a focus on genres like Classical, Folk, and Chamber Pop, I specialize in a wide array of musical styles to cater to diverse preferences. Through personalized learning and expert teaching, I provide engaging lessons in Digital Audio Workstation, Music Theory, Songwriting, and more. Whether you're a music aficionado or just starting your musical journey, my tailored approach ensures effective learning outcomes. Though I mainly focus on adult education, kids aged 8 and up will likewise learn the necessary skills to become successful, well-rounded musicians. I aim to offer music lessons that are both educational and enjoyable for all of my students.
Alex graduated from University of North Texas
Music lessons at a glance
My personalized tutoring approach integrates expressive musicality, theory, and creativity to enhance sight-reading and ear training skills. Specializing in Sight-Reading, Music Theory, Songwriting, and more, I cater to students of all levels, including Music for Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. I utilize a wide array of tech tools like Logic Pro, Dorico Pro, MIDI Keyboard, and Sample Libraries for interactive online learning experiences. By following a comprehensive curriculum, I provide tailored music lessons that nurture a deep understanding of music concepts while fostering a love for learning. My method strengthens students' musical abilities, ensuring their success and growth in a supportive and engaging environment. I am confident, through catering to the students' interests, that I will offer a relevant, engaging lesson.
Your music teacher expertise
Classical
Folk
Music concept taught by Alex
The Student and Tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on scales (C major and D flat major), fingering exercises, and dynamics. They practiced "Bar Talk Number Seven" and a Satie piece, emphasizing gentler playing and musicality. The Student was assigned to continue practicing these pieces and scales for the next session.
Dotted Half Note Duration
Finger Placement in Scales
C Major vs. D♭ Major Scale
Expressiveness and Gentle Touch
The Student and Tutor worked on applying music theory concepts to piano, including scales, intervals, and chord qualities. The Student began learning Debussy's "The Girl with the Flaxen Hair" and practiced major and minor chord voicings. The Tutor assigned practice with the chromatic scale, intervals, and the "do-re-mi" song, using a metronome to improve tempo and rhythm.
Major vs. Minor Third Intervals
Chromatic Scale
Perfect Fifth Interval
Triad Construction: Major and Minor
Enharmonic Equivalence
The session focused on music theory, covering chord construction, inversions, and voice leading, with a focus on jazz harmonies. The student shared their exploration of different chords and songs, and the tutor provided explanations and examples to clarify concepts. The student was encouraged to continue practicing and explore jazz theory further.
Sharp 11th Chords
Voice Leading
Dominant Seventh Chords
Ninth Chords
Chord Inversions
Perfect Fifth and Diminished Fifth (Tritone)
Major and Minor Thirds
Alex worked with Carmen on music theory, focusing on major and minor scales and sight-reading. Carmen practiced various scales and sight-read pieces from Béla Bartók's Microcosmos, progressing through increasingly complex rhythms and key signatures. Alex suggested that Carmen consider finding a more advanced instructor after their next lesson.
Sight-Reading
Locrian Scale
Melodic Minor Scale
Relative Minor
During their recent piano lesson, Alex and Jacob delved into pieces from Béla Bartók's Mikrokosmos, concentrating on refining fingerings and improving note reading. Both students also dedicated time to practicing C major and D flat major scales. Alex contributed by sharing useful mnemonics designed to help remember notes on both the treble and bass clef. For his practice, Jacob was assigned to work on the C major and D flat major scales, playing them with both hands together.
Treble Clef Lines
Treble Clef Spaces
Bass Clef Lines
Bass Clef Spaces
Bar Lines
Grand Staff
Alex worked with Ellie on music theory, focusing on note reading in the key of C using excerpts from Bartok's Microcosmos. Ellie practiced identifying notes, understanding note durations, and recognizing musical phrases. Alex assigned Microcosmos for continued practice and recommended exploring music by Debussy.
Arpeggio
Treble Clef
Time Signature (4/4)
Half Note
Whole Note
Half Rest
Antecedent & Consequent
Types of music lessons
Music Composition
Sight-Reading
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Editing
Music Theory
Songwriting
Teaching tools used in music classes
Metronome spps
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Ear Training Software
Recording Apps
Learner types for music lessons
Music for Advanced
Music for Beginners
Music for Intermediate
Interactive music lessons
Chat for quick help
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
Open Q&A
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