Music Lessons in Bal Harbour, FL

Instruments: Trumpet

I then joined the international singing group, The Four Aces, where I became their musical director, bass singer and trumpet soloist for 42 years, before retiring last year. I have played first trumpet with the American Legion Symphonic Band for 10 yrs., the Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches and South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble, plus playing lead trumpet in several big bands in South Florida. I've worked with and in front of some of the best musicians in the world. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I'm comfortable teaching students ages 4+ but prefer starting at 7. Most of the time I'll use John Thompson series adding knowledge of harmony, rhythm and scales. I tailor my lessons to specific interest/needs of the each student. Currently I'm writing my own methods (voice & piano) in a series of progresive books/videos.  Read More

Instruments: Piano

I like to use a seldom known method book which I recently found online, it has been the best method I ever used. I have used it in group lessons as I was working in FIU music preparatory program, the students learned to read both clefts really well and quick, understanding rhythm and sight reading occurred with no hassle!   Read More

Instruments: Drums Djembe

I work in accordance with each student’s particular abilities, expectations, and objectives, specifically in preparation for annual concert recitals and performances. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Electric Violin Fiddle Music Keyboard Classical Guitar

With young beginner string students, I typically will start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. After a few weeks of that, the student will have grasped the fundamentals. and then I will introduce the Suzuki method, supplementing with the O'Connor Method. For piano I generally will start with the Suzuki method and supplement with any songs the student is interested in learning. For Adults I try to find out what style of music the student is interested in, and how much experience they have and structure my lessons accordingly to keep the student engaged and ensure they are having fun! Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

I believe reading music from early age is very very important. Kind like a wonderful habit, almost like some people always like to read a book. Treating for a sensitive ear also a very important for a future musician or a good listener, Keep the basics exercise is very good for the technique to grow. We should always start with scales, exercise, we have to find beautiful music, famous melodies and traditional violin repertoire, we should try to introduce all kinds styles and all times music to our students Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Double Bass Euphonium

The way I approach teaching music is very simple. I just think of each student as myself when I was their age and think how would I want to learn it if I were to learn it again. Read More