Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! Congratulations on taking this crucial next step into the AMAZING world and language of music production and performance! Your instructor will be the exponentially talented, Mr. Imani! He has poured his life into his musical aptitude since the curious, early age of 7. Since then, Mr. Imani has been rigorously involved in live musical performance, songwriting, and digital sound engineering and production with a body of musical acuity spanning over multiple decades. With his multi-various instrumental approach, Mr. Imani has trained himself to proficiency not only in the realm of classical and improvisational piano, but saxophone, guitar(s), many styles of drums, songwriting, and music production. Mr. Imani also brings to all his beloved students vast marching, Jazz, and concert band experience as both a performer as well as a composer, just as a bonus. Resulting from his many years of study and didactic education, his patience as an instructor is unmatched. Mr. Imani understands better than any, that learning and playing music is and should always be, an experience; a deeply internally satisfying one. So he will be sure to bring the light and fun along with his immense wealth of theoretical knowledge to your session. BOOK NOW and experience the gift Mr. Imani has to offer you; an awakening and flourishing of your musical joy; a stirring of your own personal life force...Your Creativity!!!
Imani C. has over 25+ years of music experience in the District Heights area.
Imani C. is proficient in and teaches Drum Lessons, Song Writing Lessons, Record Engineer Produce .
Degree and Field of Study:
Music Production, Music Performance, Stage PresenceJuly 2019
Timberland Music Production Retreat
Developmental & Cognitive Psychology, Family Science (Public Health), African American StudiesJanuary 2015
University Of Maryland: College Park
Jazz Band, Concert Band, Marching Band, Visual Arts Specialist, Performing Arts SpecialistMay 2009
Suitland Senior High School
Marching & Jazz Band, Young Attorneys Debate Team, Political ScienceAugust 2010
Howard University
Private Band, Local Performance, Post-Colonial To Pre-Contemporary ClassicalAugust 2011
Montgomery College: Takoma Park
Award Name:
Producer Of The Year 2017July 2017
Terra Cotta Recordz
What to expect in my Song Writing Lessons
Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
Mr. Imani Will ALWAYS Continue His Teaching Tradition Of Meeting Each And Every Student EXACTLY Where They Are And Need The Most Assistance. At The Same Time, Mr. Imani Will ALWAYS Ensure That First And Foremost, The Student Is Enjoying And Becoming Ever More Enveloped In Their Own Musical And Creative Journey!
What to expect in my Record Engineer Produce
Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
Because Digital Production And Audio Engineering Are One Of Mr. Imani's Primary Disciplines And Areas Of Study, He Will Bring His FULL Arsenal Of Tools And Skills To Share With Students On How To Become More Skilled And Observant Studio Music Producers Across ANY Genre!
What to expect in my Drum Lessons
Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
Mr. Imani Will ALWAYS Continue His Teaching Tradition Of Meeting Each And Every Student EXACTLY Where They Are And Need The Most Assistance. At The Same Time, Mr. Imani Will ALWAYS Ensure That First And Foremost, The Student Is Enjoying And Becoming Ever More Enveloped In Their Own Musical And Creative Journey!
Formal Education:
*Suitland Senior High School: Marching, Jazz, Concert, International, & Private Band *Howard University: Marching & Jazz Band *Montgomery College-Takoma Park: Private Band & Local Performance *University of Maryland-College Park: Developmental & Cognitive Psychology, Family Science (Public Health), African American Studies
Private Education:
*Auto-Didactic Live & Studio Instrumentalist Musician From 7 years of age (Beginning With Gospel And Folk Foundations) *Improvisational Jazz, Neo-Soul, Classical, Contemporary, Digital Sound Design, Digital Audio Engineering, & Studio Performance Coaching
Performing Experience:
*Prior Concert, Marching, And Jazz Band Performance Experience *Former Member Of The Metal Band-'Louder Than Quiet' ( Performances in the DMV (D.C., MD, VA) Area (LISTEN HERE:
Experience Teaching:
In Addition To Pro-Bono Child & Family Wellness Music Therapy & Instruction, Mr. Imani Is Also A Professional Musical Instructor Of Various Venues. He Has Been A 'Music And Movement' (Teaching And Integrating Music As Therapy & Play) Instructor For Several Early Childhood Development & Intervention Centers And Summer Camps ALL Across The DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) region. Currently, Mr. Imani Is Teaching Audio Production And Engineering To Local Youth To Replace Gang Related & Other Environmentally Destructive Behavioral Patterns
Age Group Taught:
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Young Adult
Adult
Under 6yrs
Child
Genres Taught:
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Rock
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Pop
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Musical Theater
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Metal
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Folk
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Funk
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Soul
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Reggae
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HipHop
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Blues
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Jazz
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Classical
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Country
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Acoustic
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Christian
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R&B
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Gospel
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Review:
A fine friend and terrific teacher
Imani has been along time family friend of mine and has always been there when I needed him. He is dependable and diligent with whatever he does.
About 4 years prior, I asked him if he could teach my niece piano. He thankfully agreed and took her under his wing. Although the lessons only lasted roughly 3 months (my niece became disinterested naturally), his patience, presence, and approach were phenomenal in my opinion.
My niece is usually not very accommodating but he was somehow able to calm her and get her interested in learning the chords (for the 3 months anyway). I would definitely recommend Imani to teach or lead in his or others music, as I believe it is his natural artistic expression
Steven B. wrote on Thu, 10 Nov 2016