Music Lessons in Chapman Ranch, TX

Instruments: Guitar Violin

For beginners, I start with Suzuki school violin and guitar books. Once the student has a grasp of the fundamentals I introduce pieces or may have the student pick out a pice they'd like to work on. For more intermediate players I generally try to help them with music they may already be working on and give them studies to practice relevant techniques. Regardless of instrument, I take both a technical and theoretical approach to teaching. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

During the initial lesson I sit down with my students and discuss exactly what they are looking to glean from private instruction.  Then we develop a game plan.  Some students achieve at a faster pace than others because talent develops differently from everyone.  I also ensure that every student has strong music theory foundation so that they understand singing isn't just what you hear but what you know in your mind. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Course Discription: Private instruction on drumset. One hour lessons offered in-home or at TFC rehersal studios. Students will receive Private instruction,learning how to develop their musicianship abillities on the selected instument (drum set) through practice and performance of a variety of techniques,exercises and music. Read More

Instruments: Voice Saxophone Flute Piccolo Bassoon Music

I believe that everything begins with fundamentals. That being said, it's most important to learn what the students goal is. Perhaps they only want to learn a particular piece that they are playing for Solo and Ensemble Contest. Perhaps it's an adult student that just wants to learn to play a particular piece for a special occasion. Lessons have to be tailored to to meet the individual students desires. For the students that really want to learn their instrument, I would begin with a methods book with an emphasis on scales and studies. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

I went back to college to be able to do this. After working as an engineer and not feeling satisfied with myself for my work, I went back and retraced my roots and my love of music and piano performance and composition. I have been teaching for 30 years and never get tired of talking about this subject. This subject entails every aspect of the human experience. Entails entails physical, mental, creative, intuitive, logical, auditory, visual, physical and anything else you may be able to think of. Read More