Music Lessons in Gardere, LA

Instruments: Piano

My teaching experience started about ten years ago in Brazil, and after that I have been consistently teaching private piano and, since 2013, group piano. Teaching has always been a great experience to me and I can certainly fell that those years of teaching made me a better person. Besides seeing my students having great accomplishments in playing the piano, sometihing that also makes me happy is having a old student revisiting my lessons and realizing how better both us have become over the years. Read More

Instruments: Flute Music

I have once heard that the pursuit of music leads to a lifetime of happiness, and I am a firm believer in that mantra. My ultimate goal is for all my students to find joy in learning, studying, and playing music. Therefore, I often tried to make my lessons engaging and enjoyable. My students not only play the notes on the page, but learn about the background of the music they play, the history and the aerodynamics of the instrument that they play. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

I earned my bachelors degree from Northwestern State University in music performance, and my masters degree in music performance from Louisiana State University. My education has culminated in an understanding of many musical styles from classical music and jazz in the double bass to funk, blues, and metal on the electric bass. All forms of musical expression are valid and should be explored! My teaching focuses on the foundations of music making, not simply learning songs on the bass. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Piccolo Oboe

It brings me joy when I see my students progressing perfecting there craft. It gives students opportunities for personal, moral, and social growth in addition to the basic skills of music instruction. Creating meaningful musical experiences gives students opportunities to grow and explore music in ways they would not on their own. I will always go above and beyond to make sure students succeed by offering extra opportunities that will stretch and motivate students. e. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music Keyboard

For all students we will begin with building the centerpiece of any musician, their tone. We will work on necessary fundamentals to build the students embouchure, as well develop the students technique and skills no matter the level. My saying is to be better than your yesterday. We will use many varieties of books, etudes, exerts, concert pieces, and methods, to ensure each student is being brought to a better level than they started. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Recorder Music

I have been teaching for nearly 15 years now, and have had wonderful experiences with my private students! My students have made finals in competitions. some of my students have successfuly registered for music schools. Love to see the progress of my students. Can't wait to have a bigger studio! Many experiences with young singers, but in particular several that fell in love with the profession and decided to make it their life career and therefore went to college for it. Read More

Instruments: Voice

As a teacher, my main goal is to distill a love of singing and music into my students. Because of this goal, I always aim to keep lessons fun and engaging. I am a very energetic and enthusiastic teacher, so students can expect to do a lot of smiling and laughing in my studio. We will, however, still take our music making very seriously. Our fun will not stop us from achieving our goals. Read More