Wellington
Double Bass Lessons | Artist development, Aural Lessons, Ensemble Coaching, Theory Lessons, NCEA Music Tutoring, Online Lessons, Posture for Singers and Instrumentalists
Bio
Alanna joined the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in 2019. She is a graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and Shepherd School of Music, Rice University. She was a Fellow with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for two years, and the Tanglewood Music Center for two seasons. Her primary teachers include Scott Pingel, Timothy Pitts, Paul Ellison and Alex Henery.
A passionate educator, Alanna teaches all ages and levels but has a particular passion for teaching youngsters the double bass. She was a gymnastics coach for twenty years and has an acute awareness of biomechanics and anatomy. This has inspired an ergonomic approach to the bass, enabling students to access their full playing potential. Alanna is co-founder of the Aotearoa Music Education Trust and Piccolo Bass, Wellington’s only double bass outreach programme.
Teaching Info
My curriculum is primarily led by each student’s needs. My goal is to create a solid foundation in technique and musicality to build on. I often supplement performance lessons with musicianship and theory work to create a well-rounded education for my students.
Additionally I offer teacher training for those that want to enhance their skills teaching double bass to beginners. This can include shadowing, repertoire discussion, curriculum plans and more, depending on the needs of the teacher.
Financial assistance for instrument hire is available at Aotearoa Music Education’s award page!
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