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Music for a Better Existence
Music for a Better Existence
There are thousands of challenges, responsibilities, and obstacles that we all face in life, but we don't have to face these trials unarmed!
The ability to make music comes with countless "mini-skills" that can help us weather the storm.
Timing - Being able to recognize when events occur in a pattern over time; Knowing how long it takes for your body to take action. Music is chock-full of mathematic relationships like fractions, ratios, beats per minute, triplets and tuplets, polyrhythms and more. We will understand and feel these relationships in our bodies and minds.
Listening - The most important skill for any musician! Listening is the first step in understanding. We will practice Ear Training exercises to help us identify instruments, rhythms, and pitch intervals.
Patience - Learning an instrument is a constant process of identifying areas that can be improved and building a practice that will target those opportunities. This process REQUIRES time, but seeing the fruits of your labors will build patience.
Self-Assuredness - A note can only sound as confident as you feel when you play it. We build confidence in ourselves by setting achievable goals, then accomplishing them. Set 'Em Up, Knock 'Em Down!
I am proud to teach at Noble Collegiate Academy, a private K-12 school in Las Vegas. I currently teach music to Grades 3-8 each week and teach private lessons to 12 students in the after-school enrichment program. I have written and arranged music for our ensembles, who perform regularly throughout the school year.
Many Instruments to Choose From
Many Instruments to Choose From
We can learn:
Electric Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Drum Set
Bass Guitar (4,5,6 string)
Ukulele
Banjo (5 string)
Recorder
We can also learn music theory, songwriting, solfege, and ear training to help you create music of your own!
You can see Rob perform with Seeds of Time, an interactive dance and artful movement experience. My highly skilled friends and I curate a 2-hour improvised musical journey for dancing, singing along, meditating, drawing, journaling, writing, or just listening.
You can find dates, locations, and prices at the Seeds of Time Facebook Page.
I hope you enjoy this album, "Peace in the Valley" by The Sorry Devils. I was the drummer for The Sorry Devils in 2013 and 2014 when we wrote and recorded these songs, and I'm very proud of the result!
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Rob was born in Riverside, California in 1986, but was raised in Henderson, NV. Rob’s Great-Great Grandfather was the first chief of police of Henderson, and every new generation has served our city in law enforcement, civil engineering, and teaching. The Crisler family is dedicated to building and supporting our community in whatever ways we can.
Rob went to school at Gordon McCaw Elementary, Burkholder MS, Foothill HS, Las Vegas Academy, and College of Southern Nevada before attending Berklee College of Music on scholarship for Drum Set Performance, and Contemporary Writing and Production (writing and recording music).
As a drummer, in 2013 Rob joined the band The Sorry Devils in Portland, OR, where they recorded their full-length album, “Peace in the Valley” (available on all streaming platforms). The Sorry Devils performed and toured in the Pacific Northwest through 2014.
Since 2018, Rob has been teaching music in Henderson and Las Vegas both privately, and at music stores like Music & Arts and Guitar Center. During this time, Rob honed his one-on-one teaching skills with students age 5 to 65. Rob also created his own private teaching business called Music Lessons by Rob, which is now his primary income and focus. Along with private lessons, Rob is working to create group lessons and jam sessions for younger students at Noisy Neighbor Studios (downtown by the Stratosphere).
Rob currently performs in the Las Vegas Kirtan Community. Approximately 3 times a month, he plays bass for Kirtan chanting meetups, guided meditations, or wellness events in the Las Vegas area. Rob also performs with Seeds of Time, a group of dedicated musicians and dancers that improvise long-form musical journeys for enjoyment, artful creation, and meditation.
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