Music Lessons in Cutler Ridge, FL

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

My teaching style is based on traditional classical approach of Russian Piano teaching method. For younger, beginner level student lessons are structured around different activities and games (for very young students) to learn notes reading and rhythm. For intermediate and more advanced students each lesson starts with a warm up, of scales, arpeggios, etudes or other technical pieces. After that we move onto working on individual pieces of music. Student is explained what needs to be done to achieve desired results for each specific piece, and the homework is written in a notebook for the following lesson. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a guitar and voice teacher who believes that learning music should be a positive, transformative experience. I am also a board-certified music therapist and founder of “Music Therapy for Vets” a nonprofit organization focused on the helping Veterans dealing with PTSD and depression. I earned my Bachelor of Music at Howard University with a focus on guitar as my therapeutic instrument. While earning a master’s degree in Music Therapy at New York University I focused on therapeutic songwriting to help individuals work though emotional trauma. Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass

For beginning students in any genre, I begin with learning songs. Classical, jazz, bluegrass, and rock are more easily understood when you spend time playing the music with someone else. Repertoire is chosen with the understanding that fundamentals are key to life long participation and students find positive success when they are able to then share a completed work with their friends and family (think holiday get-togethers!) For young intermediate to advanced players, the philosophy of building one's repertoire continues with the added focus on musical understanding. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

I am a lifelong student of music and veteran music teacher who is dedicated to bringing the love of music to others. I began playing piano and clarinet as a young child and chose music as a future career when I was in sixth grade. My bachelors degree, from East Texas State University, is in music education with a concentration in piano and clarinet. I received a masters degree from Wichita State University in music literature and history as I have always had a love for classical music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

My experience goes back over ten years.  I have taught students privately and also from teaching services.  Presently, I am teaching piano at a school here in the Miami area.  In additionn to that, I have several private students that I teach at my home studio.  My students are encouraged to practice everyday.  If they are taking lessons because they are interested, it is easier to teach them.  If they are coming because their parents want to learn, they are not as inclined to enjoy their lessons. Read More

Instruments: Flute Recorder Piccolo

I began my studies of music and flute as a teenager in middle school. I was particularly interested when I began to study privately during high school and it was at this time that I began to compete and participated in the All County Band in Dade County. During my college years at Universtiy of Florida, I studied flute with Sara Fouse and I participated in the Gator Marching Bands, Orchestra and Concert Bands. Read More

Instruments: Violin

For beginning students who are children,I am using classic methods from Leopold Auer school that produced many notable virtuoso violinist like Jascha Heifetz,Mischa Elman,Nathan Milstein.Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals,I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance.For adults,I try to find out what the student is interested in,and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun,no matter their ability level Read More