1980-1990

Gregory Hillman was given a rich musical environment in the 1980s. A Hammond organ was the first instrument played by Gregory Hillman. Around the age of five his parents took him to local piano lessons all of which he quit shortly after starting. Somewhere around 1989 Gregory Hillman studied exclusively under Lei Lani Montague. She also performed weekly as the organist for a Kingston Washington Church and various other events. Most piano teachers up to this point only taught basic scales and memorization through sight reading. Lei Lani also focused on the understanding of classical improvisation, contemporary and European tonal chording, as well as the fundamentals of building chops and all of the tonal scales.

1980 to 1990 Early Education

Many times early stage instruction consists of the replication of previously written music. This could include the replication of notes, time, rhythm, tempo, dynamics, and every other part of the piece. It is crucial when learning at a early stage and as a professional to teach basic dictation, composition, improvisation, and playing with other artists. If you are looking for a piano teacher be sure they include this curriculum otherwise you will only improve as a playback device.

1980-1990 Listening

Through public education music classes Gregory Hillman played instruments such as the clarinet, the electric guitar, the eclectic and acoustic bass, the timpani, and many other instruments. Suquamish Elementary was the place were he attended his At home in the 1980s there was computer equipment that Greg Hillman would use to program basic compositions as well as Hammond organs, Rowland keyboards, Martin guitars, and a variety of other instruments. The eighties were filled with a variety of great music ranging from some of Miles Davis's most sold music to George Benson's bright originals and standards. The continued development of electronic music in the 80s had a huge influence on the instruments and the sound of Jazz. On a dedicated basis starting in the 80s, Gregory listened to Jazz bands that took electronics to new levels such as Weather Report and John McLaughlin.

1980s Instruments

Gregory Hillman was given a rich musical environment in the 1980s. A Hammond organ was the first instrument played by Gregory Hillman. Around the age of five his parents took him to local piano lessons all of which he quit shortly after starting. Somewhere around 1989 Gregory Hillman studied exclusively under Lei Lani Montague. She also performed weekly as the organist for a Kingston Washington Church and various other events. Most piano teachers up to this point only taught basic scales and memorization through sight reading. Lei Lani also focused on the understanding of classical improvisation, contemporary and European tonal chording, as well as the fundamentals of building chops and all of the tonal scales.

Listening from 1980 to 1990

Many times early stage instruction consists of the replication of previously written music. This could include the replication of notes, time, rhythm, tempo, dynamics, and every other part of the piece. It is crucial when learning at a early stage and as a professional to teach basic dictation, composition, improvisation, and playing with other artists. If you are looking for a piano teacher be sure they include this curriculum otherwise you will only improve as a playback device.

Public Education During 1980 to 1990

Through public education music classes Gregory Hillman played instruments such as the clarinet, the electric guitar, the eclectic and acoustic bass, the timpani, and many other instruments. Suquamish Elementary was the place were he attended his At home in the 1980s there was computer equipment that Greg Hillman would use to program basic compositions as well as Hammond organs, Rowland keyboards, Martin guitars, and a variety of other instruments. The eighties were filled with a variety of great music ranging from some of Miles Davis's most sold music to George Benson's bright originals and standards. The continued development of electronic music in the 80s had a huge influence on the instruments and the sound of Jazz. On a dedicated basis starting in the 80s, Gregory listened to Jazz bands that took electronics to new levels such as Weather Report and John McLaughlin.