Music Lessons in Blue Diamond, NV

Instruments: Drums Conga Djembe

This year (2013), I am celebrating my 25th year of playing drums professionally and my 15th year of teaching. I have loved playing the drums and making music from the first time i ever grabbed a stick and connected with a drum. I have never wanted to do anything else with my life and i love sharing my knowledge about the power of making music and all the different ways that investing the time to learn an instument can pay off in a person's life. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Saxophone Flute Bass Guitar

Again, as stated above, my approach is based on the proven CAGED system, and stresses mastery of the basics, using the language and concepts of "classical", jazz and blues -in particular. I begin by establishing what students (already) know and don't know about music and their chosen instruments, making connections between pre-existing knowledge and concepts, and "filling in holes" -while teaching these basics. Then, as soon as students are able, we begin applying this knowledge -these concepts- to their preferred musical mediums -in addition to "branching out" to apply basic knowledge/concepts/skills to increasingly more advanced applications. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Stan is an extremely experienced teacher and professional. He has over 30 years of experience teaching privately, and is known for his ability to relate well to his students and keep lessons informative and encouraging. His background is as a music director, teacher, licensed music therapist, and a certified audio and engineering technician. Stan has taught both private students as well as teaching in a classroom setting. Stan has had an international career as a performing and recording artist, music composer, audio designer and founding member of several well-known regional, national and international music groups His life work in the music industry totals over 25 CD's, commercial cassettes and LPs released featuring over 100 original compositions. Read More

Instruments: Flute Drums

For those of you who are just picking up an instrument, I begin things by pointing out the parts of your instrument and how to maintain, assemble, repair, and clean your instrument. The next step is creating a pleasant sound on your instrument. After a sound can be played on the students instrument, I will use beginning books that I will provide the students, and my own music to help a student learn notes and rhythms. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Private Voice and Speech Instructor: Statesboro, GA and Las Vegas, NV 8/2008-2011 Course: Male and Female Vocal instruction ages 15-45 • Taught various vocal techniques and exercises, assisted students in their vocal development through private and group instruction. • Assisted public speakers such as teachers, businessmen and beginning students in developing a healthy use of their voices. Assistant Director of Music/Voice Coordinator, 2004-2008 St. Luke Baptist Church, 1660 E Main St. Columbus, OH • Assisted in the development of all aspects of the music department. • Performed regular vocal coaching’s and prepared the choirs during rehearsals and prior to concerts and services. • Co-founded “Arts at St. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I've been teaching guitar off and on for almost twenty years, beginning in high school. Through private in-home lessons, as well as via music store, I've taught students of all ages and skill levels. After high school, I began attending the Atlanta Institute of Music. While there, I studied Rock, Jazz, Classical, Blues, Slide, and more. After graduating from there in 2005, I moved to Nashville, TN and began touring the country with local artists. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

I believe learning to play an instrument should be a fun and rewarding experience. For younger students who are just starting I use a beginning method book in conjunction with learning to play songs that interest them. For older and more experienced students I evaluate their present level and teach them what they need to achieve their musical goals. Read More