Music Lessons with Andrea Hamilton

My teaching background:

I recently became an adjunct professor at Hope International University where I teach Voice and Music Tech.

I began teaching private music lessons when I was 16 (in year 2000) and continued private music instruction as I got my Music degree from Azusa Pacific University.

I then joined the instructor staff at Joe Ferrante Music Academy in Monrovia for voice, songwriting, guitar and piano, which I continued over the years (with the exception of going on a few tours).

Finally, as I moved to Chino Hills in 2012 and then Eastvale in 2013, I became a private instructor once again, now serving about 25 music students a week who range from beginner to professional, kids to adults, including my HIU students.

My Teaching style:


I believe all humans learn the most effectively when trust, safety, FUN, and purpose are present.

Students are encouraged to participate in choosing the material they learn, collaborate on setting practice goals, and develop the healthy autonomy and mastery that all great musicians possess.

While I do build a classic knowledge base (a.k.a. reading sheet music, using proper technique and understanding historic genres), I specialize in teaching modern pop, gospel, and jazz.

So, my students are uniquely set up to compose and write, as well as grow in relevant, present-day music careers such as joining a rock band, participating in musical theater, being a worship leader, co-writing for pop artists, or producing original music.

Charter Schools:

I am a vendor with SOME charter schools, and you can use your enrichment credits for music lessons with me (Piano, Voice, Drums, Guitar, Songwriting, and Music Production). So if your family is enrolled in a charter school, let me know!

Practicing:

Students ages 4-8 should aim to practice 5-15 minutes at least 3 days per wk, with a parent or guide present whenever possible. Students 9 and up should aim to practice 20 minutes at least 4 days per wk. Many students age 9-14 still need parental nudges (and maybe some gamification/reward systems) to get practice times started.

Remote Lessons:

I teach remote and hybrid lessons if you live outside my neck of the woods.

Recital:

We have one recital per year around March/April, in Chino, CA. There's no charge and family/friends are welcome (up to 8 guests per student).

Voice Course:

Voice students above age 10 are required to purchase my course, and the cost will apply as payment towards lessons, effectively making it a free resource. You can purchase the course at AlwaysFindYourNote.com

Topics I Teach:

I Teach Piano, Voice, Guitar, Songwriting, Drums and Music Production/Recording. You can take combination lessons with any of these things.

Note: I require singers under 10 years of age to take combination lessons with an instrument, rather than voice-only lessons.

Materials:

I will send you an amazon link to purchase lesson books when needed. This usually happens about twice a year and costs between $10-$20.