Music Lessons in Crabb, TX

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone French Horn

My method of teaching is to start students with a strong foundation of buzzing and making characteristic sounds on the horn. This includes buzzing with and without the mouthpiece. Also, my students must be able to read music. Reading music is very important to me, having the students be musically literate with a decent tone will take a student far in their musical career. Any beginning method book will be great such as, Tradition of Excellence or one of the Essential books as long as the student gets practice reading. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I strongly believe referencing pop and youth culture can help build techniques that are clear and understandable to my students. In my experience, but is no surprise, I've seen that children learn in different ways. Flexibility within ones teaching style is necessary to help develop the young singer. I encourage creativity, understanding and fun. Music and singing is a creative outlet and should be fun, and if the student is having fun and understanding what is happening, then their passion for it will grow. Read More

Instruments: Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

I believe in job satisfaction and my joy is to see a happy student enjoying him or sher self in my class. I always tell my student " we can't be on the same scale of play in terms of skills" therefore I use easy and fun approaches in teaching which makes it much interesting and anticipating of what comes next. groove in druming is an essential tool in music. Let's use use this scenario as an example: students always want to demostrate their skills in play during a musical jam or concert and as a result of that make the music noisy and makes it less standard or professional. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Prior to joining HBU, Ms. Haiyan S. taught voice and associated music classes at Texas Southern University for 5 years. She has also served as the artistic director for the Summer Vocal Program at Peiwen School of Peking University, China. Ms. Haiyan S, has performed as a Studio Artist with the L’Arte Del Bel Canto in Milan, Italy on multiple occasions. Ms. Haiyan S. has been a featured soloist with a variety of organizations throughout America, England, Singapore, Italy, and China. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My teaching experience began while studying piano performance at SFA! At first, I was a little concerned with how I would manage as a student teacher; however, as the semesters went by, I fell in love with the process. I’ve grown to learn how each student is different, not only in their personalities, but the way they process what’s in front of them. The time they take to learn their material is very important to me, and the more I see them grow, the more accomplished and proud I feel as a teacher! Read More

Instruments: Piano

There is nothing is more gratifying to me than seeing my students cultivate a passion for music. It is imperative that each student advance at their own rate. I will help each student set realistic goals for themselves. Acknowledging their accomplishments and encouraging their individual musical interests helps further fuel the students desire to succeed. Read More