trumpet (all levels) trombone, baritone horn (beginning) singing (choral) composing/arranging music theory (classical/jazz/pop, ear training, sight reading) musical mentorship.
I take the student's goals and make realistic building blocks for how to reach them. My approach to teaching is holistic, and I do not believe that there is "one right way" to teach anything. I want to adapt to the methods of my students, being flexible and driven in the same moment. I can teach students by ear or with notation :) I have experience working with beginners, to professional musicians! We are all learning, and to teach is also another way to learn.
Languages: English, suomi
Rates: my current rate is 60-80/hour depending on your financial situation (+VAT if in Finland). However, if finances are a hardship for you and 60/hr is not feasible, please reach out because I do not want this to be a barrier in my lessons. For example I am also open to work trades for covering part or all of the lesson/s.
Workshops I can give workshops in English and/or Finnish on arranging, listening, composing, and playing. Reach out to me if interested :)
Rhythm and Improvisation Specifically prepared now I have a workshop on rhythm in improvisation, and how to improve awareness of rhythm in everyday compositional practices, as well as some exercises showing interaction through rhythm, understanding mixed meter or 'odd rhythm' concepts! I gave this workshop to Sibelius-lukio in January 2024 and would like to continue it in the future.
Creative Music Making Workshop: Meillä on nyt Joni Vierren kanssa 'luova musiikintekeminen työpaja' mikä voi mahdollisesti sisältää 2 osaa, ollaan pidetty niitä Kivenkolon hyvinvointikeskusten asiakaille ja on ollut tosi tärkeää ja merkittävä kokemus! Jos teitä kiinnostaa sellaiselta ota yhteydettä. Se voi olla suomeksi tai englanniksi
Certifications: I received a College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) training up to Certificate Level 3 (Master Level Tutor) in Spring 2019. Their certifications set professional standards of skill and training for tutors
I have received "tyydyttävä" level of Finnish language reading, speaking, understanding and writing from the valtiohallinto in Spring 2023.
Selected Teaching History: -Kivenkolo työpajat Joni Vierren kanssa (kevät 2024) -Sibelius-lukio rytmi työpajat (tammikuussa 2024) -private lessons (2016-present) -individual tuition lessons at Sibelius Academy (Fall 2022) -Tampere Youth Project (Fall 2021) I was part of a team from Sibelius Academy's Global Music program that spent several days working with young musicians in Tampere to arrange by ear a tune by Vasilis Kateipodis. I helped lead the wind's especially. I wrote a blog post about it here: blogit.uniarts.fi/post/kylmat-kissat-our-tampere-community-outreach-project/ We performed the piece here:
-Core Music Tutor - Berklee College of Music Student Employment (Jan 2018 to Spring 2021)
tutored Ear Training, Arranging, Classical and Jazz harmony, Classical Counterpoint, Conducting classes to Berklee College of Music Students
-Core Music Supervisor - Berklee College of Music Student Employment (Jan 2019 to Spring 2020)
Mentors and oversees tutors, outreach for the department, and performs administrative duties
-Mentor for Berklee Brass Weeks 2018, 2019 at Berklee/Boston Conservatory, mentored students in jazz improvisation, brass quintet playing, sight reading, and warming up.