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Debussy Piano & Guitar Studio Private Instruction On Modern Technique Taught By Fred Broderick (707)-645-0380 45 Winslow Avenue Vallejo, CA 94590 broderick-fred@comcast.net

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My name is Fred W. Broderick and I am the owner and teacher of The Debussy Piano Studio. I graduated from Sonoma State University with a BA in Music in 1997 and have been teaching private lessons in piano and guitar for 20 years from my home at 45 Winslow Ave. in Vallejo, CA 94590. First I want to thank you for taking the time to look at my website. The fact that you are interested in learning how to play piano or guitar is exciting and can be a wonderful experience. Both instruments can be life long endeavors filled with challenges and accomplishments each step of the way. My responsibility will be to impart the knowledge that will transform you from novice or non-beginner into a better musician. And of course, most importantly, the joy of making music! For beginners who are just starting an instrument, I am a firm believer of making sure that the fundamentals of music are learned thoroughly. This includes understanding basic concepts like the following: Notation: How notes are represented on the piano grand staff. Counting: Rhythm exercises to develop reading music. Theory: Understanding how scales, chords and compositional structure works in music. Technique: How to develop the motor skills and sight reading skills as well as different ways of attacking the keys to produce different sounds. How to practice: All my lessons come with written lesson plans to help plan goals and keep on track!