Music Lessons in El Mirage, AZ

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion

???? The Mitch Markovich Virtuoso Concert Artist ???? ???? Snare Drum Program???? The Gold Standard in Snare Drum Performance Known as "The Teacher's Teacher", I'm passionate about teaching, helping students reach their full potential, innovative cutting edge teaching methods, and personalized curriculum for every student. See my Facebook page for playing video & 7 Posts & former student comments. Having taught many famous and national championship students, I love to pass on the desire and appreciation for excellence and Olympic level playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I began formal piano instruction at age 5, continuing into my late teens, and again in adulthood. I have been fortunate to accompany ensembles, vocal soloists, choirs, Holiday parties, community events, so therefore am able to teach others from my experiences. I have hosted many recitals with my students that like to participate. My knowledge has shaped this incredible passion for music that I have. Having successfully owned/operated my own studio, teaching private piano, music/arts/crafts, held recitals, for 30 years. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

For beginning students, I would like to start with knowing exactly where they are at with guitar; how to hold it, how to tune it, how strum it. Once the student understands those fundamentals, I like to start on open chords with easy fingerings (usually learning chords is very exciting since you can hear what you are accomplishing). With that, I would like to get to know the student and understand what the student wants out of the lessons; what they like to listen to, what they want to learn, what is difficult for them, etc. Read More

Instruments: Piano Recorder Music

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: - First, to provide quality piano instruction to almost any age. - Second, to make the students as knowledgeable and self-sufficient as possible. - Third, to reach the first two objectives effectively and still have fun doing it. WHAT IS A TYPICAL LESSON LIKE? - Arrive and get your things out - Warm-ups: trills, scales, 5 finger patterns, thirds, octaves, inversions, etc. - Did you have trouble on your assignments this week? Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Through experience, I have specialized in teaching to the students needs. I believe that students should be involved in setting goals and deciding what direction their lessons will take. I carefully plan my lessons, but am comfortable with completely altering the lesson plan in order to address what the student really needs that day. My philosophy is that the lesson is for the student and so it must be meaningful to them. Read More

Instruments: Flute

Laura is an experienced flautist and educator in the Fountain Hills area. She also teaches in areas of Phoenix and Scottsdale. She has maintainted an active performance and teaching schedule while at the same time being a member of notable musical organizations in the community. Some of her teachers and mentors includeEric Hoover (San Antonio Symphony),Walfrid Kujala (Chicago Symphony Flute and Piccolo),Kyril Magg (Cincinnati Symphony Associate Principal),Jack Wellbaum (Cincinnati Symphony Piccolo), andAlexander Murray (Royal Opera, London Symphony Orchestra). Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Classical Guitar

I studied music with the intention to be the teacher I wanted as a youth. I am kind, patient, and creative. I have perfected a process to where 30 minutes of conceptualization matched with strategic practice, will help you get much closer to your goal, in half the time. why should it take years to master an instrument? The traditional approaches used are good, but people desire to make gains quickly. Read More