In effect, this site has been engulfed by our new one so please consider submitting your information there to get the same result as you would here. People who have had their information posted here will have to write new submissions, not just resubmit the ones from here. Sorry about that!

Note: we will for now at least not be deleting this site or the information here so if your post is already on this site there would be little benefit in getting it posted again.

People who support the hands off and objective method of focusing on technique have their allies and adversaries, including the people from this site on modern art critique. The benefit of their method is that the student gets to develop their own thoughts on what to portray in their art.

Many people think it would be wrong for a teacher to try and imprint their ideas on what is valuable enough to be featured in art and what is not. But the problem is that, especially for younger students, students may not have the knowledge to pick good subject matter and may need some assistance in discovering what is valuable for them.

Someone who is older and has more experience will not have as much trouble finding what their art should focus on, but even they can have the wrong philosophy. Should a teacher try to correct them with what they think is right?

The best solution may be to let everyone make a case for the general philosophy behind art and just let students and others choose what they think is right. This way, no one is forced to make art that they don’t agree with or identify with, and the ones who lay out the best case will have the most converts.

The site features a list of composers as well as some job openings from people looking for them. If you are a teacher on this site who also may be in the business of producing music for film, tv, or video games, think about submitting your information to that site as well.

One thing that is clear from the number of people listed on the site is that there are a lot of people out there that make music, but also a lot of different types of music being made. Also clear is that there are a lot of filmmakers out there looking for different types of music.

Freelance Music Composers and this site will continue to try to help musicians get exposure on the internet so that people have an easier time making a living in this field.

Areas of Study Offered: I am offering Private Psychotherapeutic Music Lessons to adults with chronic emotional issues other than addiction. Students learn to manage their issues by learning to play and write their own music. Lessons focus mainly on keyboard improvisation and songwriting. No previous musical experience is necessary. These lessons are meant to be an adjunct to conventional therapy.

Musical Education/Experience: Private study of piano and trumpet beginning at age 8. Study of classical and jazz music in public schools. Minor in Music Education at Bucknell University. Master’s degree in Music Education from New York University, with specialization in Music Therapy, 1979. Teacher of Music and Music in Special Education, Westchester and Rockland Counties, NY, 1984-1996. Sales Associate, Jazz Department, Tower Records, Yonkers, NY, 1996-2002. Concert performance, 2003 to present.

Teaching Philosophy: My feeling is that students with chronic emotional issues can learn to manage their issues by learning to play and write their own music. By focusing on keyboard improvisation and songwriting, students learn to express their emotions and develop their creativity with the goal of achieving a balance in their lives, writing and playing about their work, love, and recreational lives and all of the people they are close to. Gaining experience with spontaneity through learning to improvise helps students to become more effective and happy in general. The overall themes that I prefer to work with are peace, love, happiness, and the healing process.

Additional Info: Fees are reasonable and affordable. Lessons take place in the teacher’s home, which is accessible by public transportation. Students are welcome to take 2 or 3 paid lessons to determine whether they are right for them. I am certified in Music Education by the New York State Education Department. I have a commercial CD available online at CD Baby.com. Peace.

Musical Education/Experience: Degrees from Oberlin Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, and Northwestern University. Have taught at university level, young students, as well as adults.

Teaching Philosophy: Please visit our website for details.

Additional Info: We teach online video lessons via Skype to students all over the world, from age 8 to adults!!

Areas of Study Offered: Drum lessons cover all aspects of drumming from grooves, vocabulary, reading, styles, phrasing, technique, independence, etc. Learn how to practice the correct way and gauge your own improvement. Kevin Peter Jones offers drum lessons for all abilities from beginners to working pro’s. Kevin Peter Jones has a teaching style designed to cover all styles of music and all aspects of playing, based upon practical application and real world playing skills, backed up by thorough knowledge and understanding.

If you are already a player you can learn to build your playing confidence or if you are new to drumming or just starting out let KeJa music and drums give you a strong foundation. Learn to play drum set, Snare drum and multi-percussion setups Double bass drum technique Rudiments Polyrhythms and independence Chart reading and play along charts Band/Orchestra Directors and Parents, KeJa Music and Drums, LLC. will work ON-SITE with your drum section on the fine points of percussion. Your section will receive hands-on instruction in volume control, tone production, stick & mallet selection, and proper technique for all the percussion instruments in your band/orchestra room.

Master Classes and Workshops are also available for timpani, keyboard percussion (marimba, xylophone, vibes, bells), Afro-Cuban hand percussion (Congas, Bongos, Cowbell, Timbales), Jazz Band drumming (with your full ensemble), and Worship Band drumming for schools with faith based curricula. We also provide In-Service staff development for entire school districts. In these informative and fun sessions, we cover the latest in percussion pedagogy, inventory and repair issues.

Musical Education/Experience: Professional Drummer. Visit www.kevinpeterjones.com

Teaching Philosophy: Learn how to practice the correct way and gauge your own improvement. Kevin Peter Jones offers drum lessons for all abilities from beginners to working pro’s.

Additional Info: KeJa Music and Drums, LLC. P.O. Box 3303 Fairfax, VA 22038 703.372.7515 studio

Areas of Study Offered: Acoustic, Classical, Finger-Style Guitar

Musical Education/Experience: Belmont University -Nashville, TN –BM in Guitar Performance & Philosophy Minor

Teaching Philosophy: ANYONE can learn to play the guitar and be musical. “Musical talent” is not “something you’re born with, or not”. Learning music is like learning a language -it’s all about Sound & Symbols. It just takes patience, practice, and a good teacher.

Areas of Study Offered: KARAOKE SCHOOL is an on-line school to teach individuals how to sing and perform karaoke with performance evaluations. The site also features a karaoke social network and links to many useful karaoke related websites. KARAOKE SCHOOL office is located in Brooklyn, NY however, because it is primarily on the internet as an on-line education course, its market is international. In fact, We are the only real karaoke school in the world.

Musical Education/Experience: The school is owned by Richard Brown and Lidia Czubara. Mr. Brown has extensive business, sales and marketing experience. Ms. Czubara has a master’s degree in music and has been singing on the NYC entertainment circuit for 14 years. Prior to that she was a music teacher.

Teaching Philosophy: The purpose of the school is help people that wish to be better and more confident at singing and performing karaoke. Whether someone is new at singing or already sings well, they will benefit.

Additional Info: The tuition to the school is $789 for a lifetime membership and includes the following: Singing Lessons: Sing like pro with our packaged singing lessons. Designed specifically for karaoke singers. Comes with DVD and handbook. Performance Evaluations: Have your karaoke performances professionally evaluated by our team of school professors. Social Network: Join the largest karaoke social network in the world. KARAOKEschool @ Facebook Karaoke Machine with Mic (100 Songs): Receive a portable karaoke machine. Free Complimentary Vacation Vouchers: Choose from over 3500 hotels and resorts for a week long vacation on us when you become a lifetime member. Plane tickets included on select destinations.

Areas of Study Offered: Voice, Music Theory, Acting

Musical Education/Experience: Aurora Ranica Vocal Lessons of West Palm Beach is a newly opened Private Vocal Studio which specializes in the perfection of the voice. Having the right vocal coach is crucial to help you meet your specific vocal needs. Each individual lesson should be customized to fit your unique voice type, range and style. Head Vocal Coach and Vocal Director, Kendra Navi Burgess Dramatic Contralto/Mezzo-Soprano has been open to a wide array of music and productions. Kendra has performed in many venues around the country,her most prestigious is performing with the National Youth Choir and being part of the Featured Choir at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Kendra has earned nine State Choral medals and two state solo medals. She has also helped conducted lessons to the treble choir (children’s choir) at Young Singers of the Palm Beaches. Kendra has trained and studied Vocal Performance at Florida State University and Stetson University, performing at Disneyworld and Epcot from 2007-2010 for there christmas celebrations. In addition to all of the previous training Kendra has also performed in many venues across the country in popular cities such as Atlanta, Orlando, and the most prestigious is performing with the National Youth Choir at Carnegie Hall in New York City, being one of 300 students picked from across the nation also at that same venue being part of the Palm Beach Garden’s Choir whom were the Featured Choir at Carnegie Hall, a honor that less then a dozen high schools in Florida has earned.

Teaching Philosophy: Every vocal lesson shouldn’t be the same, that’s why Aurora Ranica customizes each students lesson and vocal evaluation. Here you will never find the same vocal lesson for different styles of voices and career paths. That’s our guarantee!

Areas of Study Offered: Piano & voice

Musical Education/Experience: The instructor (Sarah) has a Bachelor’s degree in music ministry and over 6 years of experience in private piano and voice instruction.

Teaching Philosophy: Music With Sarah strives to tailor music lessons to your interests and learning styles. This makes private lessons enjoyable, interesting, and fulfilling. We also strive to offer AFFORDABLE lessons in a calm, relaxing environment.

Additional Info: Please visit our website for LOTS more information!