Music Lessons in Durant, FL

Instruments: Violin Cello Flute

I try to have a very positive approach to teaching. I believe that if a student is told what they are doing wrong constantly, they will feel like they aren't good enough for the instrument, or they will lose interest. I instead focus on telling them what they are doing right, and offer suggestions on what they need to improve on. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass

I begin with developing sheet music literacy in my students right off the bat if they have no experience in reading music. I believe music literacy is one of the most important aspects of learning an instrument. I've always said, "not being able to read sheet music is like trying to be a writer who can't read, it makes no sense". I also begin with teaching proper form. Meaning how to hold the instrument and how to use proper technique. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

KeriAnne N. Jelinek, Soprano 3405 Waterwood Ct. Valrico, FL 33596 813.955.5669 813.593.3682 KeriAnneJelinek@yahoo.com www.KeriAnneJelinek.com EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts | Voice Performance | Cal State University, Fullerton Associate of Arts | Voice Performance | Yuba College Post-Baccalaureate Voice Studies | Shoreline College, El Camino College, Fullerton College OPERA SCENE ROLES Chorus | Tosca | Opera Tampa Chorus | Anton Coppola Gala | Opera Tampa Susanna | Le nozze di Figaro | California State University Chico Lay Sister | Suor Angelica | California State University Fullerton Despina | Cosi fan tutte | Yuba College First Lady | Die Zauberflote | Yuba College SOLOIST EXPERIENCE Soprano Soloist | Memorial Service | January 2019 Opera Soloist | Beach Memorial Service | November 2018 Soprano Soloist | Old Time Pottery Grand Opening | August 2018 Opera Soloist | Opera on Tap | July 2018 Soprano Soloist | Memorial Service | 2018 | June 2018 Soprano Soloist | Wedding Service | 2018 | April 2018 Soprano Soloist | St. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola

My teaching style is supportive and progressive. Keeping things fresh, new, and exciting is always a factor in all of my lessons, no matter the student or the instrument. Furthermore, my teaching philosophy is that positivity and encouragement leads to progress at all levels. I try to push my students to achieve their full potential without making them feel forced to do so. This way, my students learn more about themselves through music instead of feeling stagnant and unmotivated because of music. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Drums Euphonium French Horn Tuba

I always enjoy seeing the light bulb moment my students get when they get something right, and learn something new. My teaching method is a simple stacking method we start with a lesson, I try to find where the student may struggle most and spend time with that. Then we move forward, but revisit the lesson prior for continuity. Lip slurs, scales and fundamentals for the brass players and rudiments, speed and handing techniques for all percussionists the practice and teaching regiment is simple yet effective. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Organ Harmonica Ukulele Mandolin

The best thing about teaching is when my students get frustrated at some concept or technique and I am able to show them a simple and easy solution to the problem. This usually lights up my student's faces and helps them get better not only at their instruments, but also at problem solving. I always try to reward those students who are able to answer music theory questions or those that complete their assignments. Read More