Music Lessons in Geronimo, TX

Instruments: Piano Guitar

I always look to adapt my instruction to the needs and desires of the individual student. My instruction is student-centered, so it is adaptable to all ages and ability levels. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Motivation can be the biggest issue for the students. There is always a boredom element when practicing the same thing over and over again; so i like to add some spontaneity and life to practice sessions. I'll slide in an improvised solo while the student is strumming chords or teach the student little melodies within the scale. and I'll end the sessions playing through an entire song or exercise with the volume cranked up! Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola

I started teaching back in college. I had a private studio of violin and piano students. I then took on after school strings classes as well as maintaining my studio. I graduated from college in 2006 and then I bagan my career for the next 7 years as an orchestra director in the public school system, which I enjoyed. I realized that my true passion was teaching private lessons and having my own students. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Music Keyboard

Here is a list of some common method books I use: Piano: Beginner: Bastien Piano Series Intermediate or Adolescent Beginner: Faber Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner Series Advanced or Adult Beginner: Alfred's All-in-One Piano Course Series Drum Set: Very Young Beginners: Fundamentals of Drumming for Kids by Rich Redmond Beginners: A Fresh Approach to the Drum Set by Mark Wessels General: Basic Drumming by Joel Rothman Along with materials from these method books, I supplement lessons with supplemental materials as well as appropriate pieces or songs for the student to achieve success on@ Read More

Instruments: Flute

I employ a practical beginning to lessons which at first focuses on flute basics and music theory, and moves forward through etude and lesson books depending on the skill of the student. I am creative and spontaneous while still mainting continuity of lesson materials from week to week. Read More

Instruments: Piano Oboe English Horn

I prefer books in the Bastien series and the Faber Faber series, but I have used a variety of courses with students, all with success. Read More