Music Lessons

Asheville NC

Description

Music faculty at Warren Wilson College and A-B Tech offering private music lessons this summer in: - Percussion - Piano - Jazz Improvisation - Composition - Arranging - Music Theory - Ear Training Here are some testimonials: "In taking lessons with Jason, I have been able to face my difficulties with music head on. Every lesson leaves me with new and better ideas and a stronger discipline for music. What I love most is my freedom to ask questions. Jason is very patient and understanding, and meets me wherever I am at. He has an insane knowledge of theory, rhythm and music as a whole. I have been using our piano and percussion lessons to improve my saxophone playing and ear when playing with others. I record and tour for weeks at a time, and Jason is flexible and well organized so we can still schedule lessons." Dean Mitchell (professional saxophonist, pedal steel guitarist, composer, and arranger) "Jason is by far the best piano teacher I have ever had. I've had years of piano lessons and experiences with dozens of teachers, but the way Jason encourages me surpasses them all. Not only have my skill, knowledge and understanding increased in just a short time, but I feel successful. Jason's style of teaching brings out the best in his students. In addition, Jason's extensive experience and talent brings a depth that is rare among music instructors. His ability to play multiple instruments in order to assist with his teaching or make a point is amazing! I personally have never encountered such a combination of a dedicated musician and fine teacher, and feel privileged to be studying with him." Nancy Coleman (composer/pianist) "I take lessons from Jason DeCristofaro and I cannot recommend him enough. Every single question I have for him (and they are all over the map) is answered very thoroughly. He is basically a walking music wiki." Christopher Everett (professional guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and music educator) "Jason is a wonderful teacher. In the lessons I've had with him, he's been able to cover a ton of ground in a very short time. Lessons are content filled from the first minute to the final. He is patient and able to circle back to concepts I don't completely understand. A wealth of knowledge on a ton of different subjects from harmonization to melody and song structure to complex rhythmic concepts." Todd Henry (professional guitarist, composer, arranger and sound engineer) "Working with Jason is a truly unique and fantastic experience in that he is always willing to meet me with knowledge and intention, regardless of what I may bring to the lesson. We may start out our lesson reading a score of Eastern European string quartet music and end by transcribing African-American Gospel harmonies. Jason always brings the social, historical, and political significance to what we study and prompts me to investigate deeper, encouraging not only my growth as a musician, but as a citizen of the world." Landon George (professional bassist, drummer and tuba player) "I would highly recommend Jason as a piano teacher. He is flexible with his scheduling, excellent with his communication, and superior with his knowledge of music." Leslee Ann Reiter (retired engineer/piano and composition student)