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Professional Affiliations:

American Harp Society (Former Chapter President Orange County Chapter)

National Flute Association

 

Performance Organizations:

Rio Hondo Symphony

United States Military Academy Band

Musical Theatre West

Orange County Women's Chorus

South Coast Symphony

  • Bachelor of Music, Performance Option, California State University Long Beach

  • Master of Arts in Music, Columbia University, New York

About Brian Noel   

Background 
Education  
Faculty Positions 
 Teaching Philosophy
  • Irvine Valley College, Adjunct Professor

  • St. Mary's School, Piano Instructor

Everyone has creative and musical abilities within, and it is the responsibility of the private instructor to bring those out in each student. For some people, learning an instrument comes very easily, and for others it is more of a challenge.  Everyone learns differently, which is why private musical instruction is so crucial, no matter what the age of the student.  A private instructor can customize learning opportunities so that the student can learn at his or her own pace, allowing the instructor to focus on each student's individual interests and passions.  A private instructor can also provide customizedl feedback so that the student can improve upon weaker areas of playing and build upon strengths.

 

Becoming a musician invites a lifetime of learning into one’s life. For children, it allows them to participate in musical groups and organizations where they learn to work toward common goals.  It reinforces mathematical concepts when we talk about rhythm. It invites learning about history when we discuss famous composers, and physics when the way sound is produced is demonstrated. For adults, it keeps their minds active and always learning. No one is too old to learn to play an instrument!  Adults learn quickly, and can have great progress in a relatively short amount of time.

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