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Mike L.

Maestro Mike mentors in music theory

Denver, CO (80226)

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Learning Music Theory is a great way to prepare for collage level music. Anyone interested in either singing or instrumental music can advance quickly with a thorough understanding of music theory. The method I teach is the "Wallace" method which I learned in first year music theory class in high school. It prepared me so well for college music theory, I felt I knew the subject thoroughly.

I started studying music in grade school and continued my studies through college. I majored in music education and graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelor in Music Education. My major instrument was and still is trumpet. I also learned and play the electric bass, flute and keyboards. One of my favorite classes was music theory. I received a certificate for teaching K thru 12. I worked as a substitute teacher for 2 years.

I am currently playing in 2 different community bands in the Denver, Colorado area. I am the director of the John Philip Sousa band of Colorado and I play cornet in the Rocky Mountain Brassworks. One of my biggest joys in life is playing music. It is a legacy that was passed to me and through tutoring, I would love to pass this legacy to the next generation.

Mike's Subjects

Music:

Music Theory

Learning Music Theory is a great way to prepare for college level music. Anyone interested in either singing or instrumental music can advance quickly with a thorough understanding of music theory. The method I teach is the "Wallace" method which I learned in first year music theory class in high school. It prepared me so well for college music theory, I felt I knew the subject thoroughly.

I started studying music in grade school and continued my studies through college. I majored in... Read More

Ear Training

Training the student to hear musical intervals, scales, chords and rhythmic patterns is very important in learning to read music especially for singers.

I graduated from University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelor in Music Education. One of the skills a music major learns is to read and sound out the printed notes for a sheet of music. It takes practice to hear the intervals and chords. It is fun for me to be able to hear a piece of music and play along with it and even write... Read More

General Music

Music is an art form especially for the ears. We as humans, have a need to create, to gather together and to make meaning. I have heard it said that there are 3 ways to experience the eternal. They are 1) Art, 2) community and 3) Math. Music has all 3!

I received a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Colorado in Boulder. The method used for General Music education can vary depending on the age. I like to start students on either piano, guitar or recorder and voice. They... Read More

Sight Singing

Sight singing is analogous to sight reading for an instrumentalist. Having good sight reading skills allows a singer to sound out a piece of music without having to play it on an instrument.

The method I teach uses the Folk Song Sight Singing Series books 1 through 4. I learned both the Solfege and the numbered systems. I prefer the solfege with a movable "Do".

I received a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder. I served a the tenor... Read More

Flute

Playing flute allows the student a rich variety of musical expression. Flute is used extensively in band, orchestra and solo works.

In college, I majored in Music Education. One of the requirements of a Music Ed. major is to be able to play many of the band instruments. Although flute was not my major instrument, I became fascinated with flute just after high school. I began learning to play on my own just as I had done with a few other instruments. However, with flute I had learned... Read More

Trumpet

Trumpet is one of the most popular instruments in the concert or symphonic band because if often carries the melody. It is often used in orchestra and solo work, in jazz and classical music as well.

I started playing trumpet in grade school and continued playing and studying trumpet through college. I majored in music at the University of Colorado at Boulder. I received a Bachelor of Music Education on the trumpet. My favorite method book is Arban's.

I am currently the conductor... Read More

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