Music Lessons in Blue Diamond, NV

Instruments: Violin Viola

I'm Valeri, Coming all away from Chisinau Moldova (Former USSR Republic). I went trough the Russian Musical System of Education, starting at age of 8 at a School of Music for musically gifted children, then followed the College of Music and the Conservatory, total 16 years of intense passionate study in Solo Violin Performance, Conducting and Music Education. I had the greatest experience to travel all over the world and performed in diferent countries, from the Kremlin in Moscow Russia to the UN in New York City. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I usually teach beginners with books by Faber and Faber or Alfred's series. For adults or more advanced kids I select solo reperoire according to student's interests. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching guitar for over 30 years and I enjoy teaching all ages. Besides guitar (electric, acoustic, nylon string), I also teach electric bass, music fundamentals, music composition, improvisation, songwriting, and much more. My guitar heroes include Andres Segovia, Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Pat Metheny, Joe Pass, John Scofield, B.B. King, Ritchie Blackmore, and Steve Vai. I lead a Jazz quartet in Las Vegas called the Shapiro Project. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I take an informative approach, working on mastering the basics first for beginners. For advanced students we work on more individualized techniques and mastering specific performance and musical styles. Music is a life-long art, and I teach my students to enjoy it and perform it at the highest level. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I pride myself in my ability to create unique, individual lesson plans for my students. First, the student and I will have a consultation to discuss the specific goals and aspirations they have for their voice. After this discussion, we will create goals accordingly. Examples of materials we will examine are breath management, tone production, diction, enunciation, articulation, acting, speaking, theory and history. We will also address other musical ideas or issues that the student my have. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I am a versatile musician who plays both historical and modern trumpet. My specialty is early music, particularly high-register music for Baroque trumpet. I perform with several ensembles across the country including Musica Angelica, Apollos Fire, the American Bach Soloists, Tempesta di Mare, Bach Collegium San Diego, Baroque Band, Madison Bach Musicians, Lyra Baroque Orchestra, Handel Choir of Baltimore, Magnolia Baroque Festival, the Washington Bach Consort, Chantry, Orchestra of the 17th Century, and the Washington Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble. Read More

Instruments: Violin

I believe that no one system works for every student. My main focus in teaching is to find the best way for each student to learn and to enjoy playing. I know that if the student doesn't like their lessons, it makes it more difficult to learn and may lead to that student deciding they no longer want to play. In each lesson, we will work on as much technique as possible, but as long as students continue to learn and are motivated to play, I won't push them beyond what they are ready or willing to do. Read More