Music Lessons in Elyria Swansea, CO

Instruments: Piano Voice

Learning proper vocal technique- Breathing, Posture, Positioning your mouth and tongue correctly, Music and facial expressions. Voice lessons we do 10 min of vocal warmups and 20 min of songs. Vocal warmups are for basic technique.I try to have my students sing a variety of music but most common among my students is Musical theatre and pop. Piano-FABER method books consists of a variety of songs students can play. I use thier Lesson, performance and theory books. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Synthesizer Recorder

My approach is based largely on the intentions of the student. Beginner students will need a foundation to build on, that foundation will include singing, reading music, clapping rhythms, learning melodies, and free exploration for a fearless musical future. Older experienced students will be exposed to a More in depth view of the fundamental components of music, a particular group twelve crucial aspects that must work effortlessly in concert to create an impressionable musical experience. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For Bass and Guitar students I have written a progressive theory "test" which does 2 things - it tells me what the student knows and it serves as a guide in future lessons. Some theory instruction goes along with whatever playing instruction the student is working on. For Drum students I stick to the aspects of theory that pertain to the drums - meter signatures, note values etc. If a drummer wants to learn more then I can work with him on it. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. I started teaching since 2008 and taught various range of ages and levels. I love to help people who wants to learn and enjoy the music. I studied Piano performance and Piano Pedagogy at West Chester University. I also studied Collaborative Piano at University of Colorado. I am starting my Doctorate degree in Collaborative piano at CU Boulder this fall. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

It is important to me that each student learns at their own pace when I teach. I dont want to force things upon students that they arent ready for, or dont want to do. Because of this, most of my curriculum is based around music of the students choosing, so they keep engaged and wanting to keep learning. Through this, I will teach the theory aspect of the music they are learning to help give a better understanding of why things work the way that they do, and the why the way they sound that way. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I'm a passionate and energetic instructor who loves working with students of all ages and sharing my love of music. In 1994, I graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. Performing as lead singer in a very fun dance/funk band with a horn section has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. I've been fortunate to play almost every large venue in our great city as well as open up for famous acts such as Howard Jones at the Gothic Theater. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele

I have been playing music for 15 years, and teaching for the last 5. I started playing guitar when I was 9 and eventually went on to perform in a number of bands. I later when to college with music scholarships. I graduated CU Denver last year and have been teaching music and performing in the Denver area since. I am educated in a number of styles and have taught all ages and am confident I can help you with your music goals. Read More