MAKERS(Ages 5-8) - So i Heard Music

LEARN TO CREATE YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC USING MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

The So i Heard Makers class is designed for beginner students who are looking for an extra boost of technology and creativity in their weekly musical routine and is open to both So i Heard students and non-students. Our Makers take part in weekly group music tech sessions where they use iPads and other music technology to recreate some of their favorite music!

Using technology, students can quickly make music that sounds just like all of the music recordings they love. Students will learn why the music theory they learn in their private lessons is so important!

Do you have a student who is having a tough time maintaining consistent practice? Maybe they are not sure if they even like music? Or, do they love music so much that they can’t get enough? This class is perfect for them! A weekly private lesson combined with a group class experience of creating music with their friends is an invaluable tool to keep kids engaged in music lessons and creativity.

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Meet Our Makers Teachers

Sam
Morgan
Owner, Teacher
EducationBerklee College of Music
SpecialtyPiano, Guitar, Music Production, Music Theory, Songwriting
InfluencesJimi Hendrix
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Underoath
Modern Baseball
Manchester Orchestra
LocationsMillburn, NJ
Gillette, NJ
Online Lessons
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Hi, I'm Sam!
I am one of the owners and founders of So i Heard Music, but I am a teacher at heart. I started playing guitar when I was 5 years old, picked up piano when I was 8, and by the time I was in Middle School I knew that I wanted to go to college to study music. It has been my passion ever since. I grew up listening to classic rock, which evolved into hard rock and metal music by the time I was in high school. In college I fell in love with hip hop and classical music, and as a teacher I've fallen in love with pop. I really do love EVERY type of music. I started So i Heard Music to give kids in my community the music lesson experience I wish I had growing up. Our studios and hi-tech approach are unparalleled in the industry. I am passionate about teaching beginners, and watching them grow from somewhat curious to head-over-heels obsessed.
My Approach To A Typical Lesson
I am all about making sure the student has fun! I can teach the same techniques using a Justin Bieber song that I can teach using Mozart or Beethoven. My goals in a lesson are always to keep the student interested, and make sure they are having fun!
My Advice For Students
Practice as often as you can. Frequency is so much more important than individual session length.
My Favorite Local Places
The Woodland in Maplewood, NJ Goldbergs Deli Millburn High School The Wellmont Theatre in Montclair, NJ
My Music
Having spent most of my adult life teaching, my original music is mostly old projects from my playing / performing days. I recorded an EP with my rock band in college, "Attack The City." (fun fact: Sean Killary, the other owner of So i Heard played guitar in that band!) <a href="http://attackthecity.bandcamp.com/album/hostages-ep">Hostages EP by attackthecity</a> I also recorded on and helped arrange another EP for my late friend Paul Adler called "Pius."
Diego
Bussenius
Teacher
EducationBerklee Online
SpecialtyPiano, Guitar, Bass, Music Production
InfluencesJames Yancey
James Jamerson
Paul McCartney
Tom Jobim
Herbie Hancock
LocationsMillburn, NJ
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Hi, I'm Diego!
My love for music began at a young age when my father would share his love for funk music with my brother and I. He loved the music of groups like Parliament and Jamiroquai and it rubbed off on me at a young age. In my teens I would teach myself how to play different instruments through instructional books/DVDs from the public library and playing in bands with friends; but I had been studying for a career in architectural design. After high-school, I felt that my heart was completely in music, so I abandoned architecture and got a job to pay my way through Berklee Music for Music Production. Since graduation, I have been recording local acts from Rock, Pop, to Hip Hop and investing all the revenue back into the studio. This has taught me many valuable lessons about the entire music production process; from having the first idea of a song to officially releasing it to the world and every step in-between.
My Approach To A Typical Lesson
While teaching music lessons, my main goal is to cultivate a love for music that carries through the years. Like English conveys ideas, music is a language of emotions, and I hope to instill the desire to speak that language to all my students. By flexing our creative muscles through constant creation, the theory and the technicalities become a goal for the student to facilitate the expression of music they feel inside.
My Advice For Students
To learn any language we must immerse ourselves in the world of that language. My advice is to immerse into the world of music by listening, studying, practicing, and playing as often as we can. We become what we do, so if we play music everyday, we are music.
My Favorite Local Places
So i Heard Music, and not just because I work there! It's honestly a very inspirational place to see all my colleagues and their pupils achieves so much. Besides that I'd say my house.
My Music
I am currently establishing a record label where all my future projects will live. Stay Tuned! www.protunerecords.com
Rob
Fragnito
Teacher
EducationThe Collective School of Music
SpecialtyPiano, Guitar, Drums, Voice
InfluencesThe Beatles
Radiohead
Beethoven
Miles Davis
John Bonham
LocationsMillburn, NJ
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Hi, I'm Rob!
I am a multi-instrumentalist specializing in Drums, Piano, Guitar, Voice, and Music Production. I have been playing drums since I was 12 and piano since I was 8. I have performed in many different bands as a drummer, keyboardist and songwriter/singer. I have a lot of experience performing on stage and working in recording studios. I graduated from Music College in a degree in performance and music theory. I have been teaching for many years and love to share my passion and knowledge with my students. I have studied many different genres. From jazz and rock to classical and funk. I personally like to combine all styles and create music that is interesting and innovative. Also, having a good beat and catchy melody is most important! I think it's important to be influenced by many different styles and sounds. I look to instill this in my students and encourage them to think outside the box and explore different types of music that they normally wouldn't listen to.
My Approach To A Typical Lesson
Whether you're a beginner or experienced I like to start slow and get a sense of the instrument. We do this through fun warmups! For me it's all about music so I also try to get a sense of what kind of music the student enjoys. Listening to songs and understanding what the musicians are doing is a great way to becoming better at your chosen instrument.
My Advice For Students
Remember music is all about having fun. Relax, it's okay to make mistakes. Actually making mistakes is the only way to get better.
My Favorite Local Places
Rockwood Music Hall Newark Museum Smalls Jazz Club QXT's Night Club The MET
My Music
I currently play in a band called Moon Rabbit Retreat. If this doesn't showcase my skill set,I don't know what will. In the band I play drums, keyboards and sing. It's easier than it sounds!
Aaron
Geusic
Front Desk, Teacher
EducationKean University
SpecialtyPiano, Guitar, Drums, Voice, Music Theory
InfluencesThe Beatles
Patternist
Queen
Ben Platt
The Moody Blues
LocationsMillburn, NJ
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Hi, I'm Aaron!
I have received my B.M. in Music Performance and Pedagogy from Kean University in Union NJ. My primary instrument is voice but I am a multi-instrumentalist who is proficient in guitar and piano as well. I have had various experiences performing both solo and in groups including but not limited to multiple performances with the Woodbridge Community Players (shows include West Side Story as a Shark, Little Shop of Horrors as Seymour and Cabaret as Herr Schulz), The Kean University Choir, and with my band “The Wednesdays.” I teach voice, drums, music theory, beginner piano, and more!
My Approach To A Typical Lesson
My typical approach to teaching lesson's is as follows: I would greet the student, ask about their week and lead them in a short physical stretch. After stretching would be a short five minute warm up. At this point I would either introduce a new piece or review old music, having the student sing through the piece and making mistakes along the way. When finished, I would pinpoint any particular sections giving the student any trouble.
My Advice For Students
The one way to improve on your instrument is to practice everyday! It may seem impossible but all it takes is 10 minutes a day! You must be willing to put in the work to achieve greatness!
My Favorite Local Places
New York City in any theater M Uncle's front porch My Basement studio
My Music

Aaron also performs in a band called "The Wednesdays." Their music can be found on Spotify.

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