"Paul's call was so thoughtful, I found myself fighting back tears," Daniels later told a Los Angeles Times reporter. And, after just two years, the thrill is not gone from when the one and only Paul McCartney of The Beatles made a congratulatory call to Sky Daniels, program director at Cal State Northridge's public radio station KCSN (88.5). Please notify me of the special need prior to booking lessons so I can accommodate.Imagine, if you will, the excitement that still ripples through the halls of San Diego State after learning earlier this year that its beloved KCR won the prestigious Golden Mike Awards by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) as the best college radio station in the country. For adults, commitment to consistent lesson attendance is key. Parental guidance and support is necessary for success. When signing up a child for the first time, it is best to make a one year commitment so the child can really learn to work alone and develop self-discipline. Notify me if there is a day and time not available. The student is also responsible for books, flashcards, and a metronome. The student is required to practice on a regular basis (daily is ideal). The student must have the proper instrument and additional equipment, when necessary. I start with young beginners when they can count, add, subtract and know the alphabet.
All are a part of the music-making process and should be equally strong. My teaching is focused on reading the notes (pitch), proper technique, rhythm and timing. My friends and I learned many of the Carpenters tunes and collaborated with vocals, piano, steel drums, drums and other percussion joining together to form our band Close To You. The Carpenters are my musical inspirations and that's exactly how I perform- with tender, love, and care. You may have noticed from my photos and videos that I'm a Carpenters fan. While touring, we collaborated with local musicians in different cities. In 2012, I traveled to Colombia and Venezuela to perform piano with the band of Terratour, a humanitarian group. I have been to Brazil to study samba and its many different styles with the World Percussion Program of CSU Long Beach in 20. I have traveled the world to perform music. I began my musical career in middle school, playing clarinet in band for three years and then two in my high school marching band. I have consistently taught piano, music and drums since 2002. I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with a focus in percussion from CSU Long Beach. I studied piano at Cerritos College of Norwalk, CA where I completed my teaching piano certificate. I am a Certified Beginning Piano Teacher as well as an intermediate level teacher.