Music Lessons in Huffakers, NV

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola

My earliest teaching experience began in high school while teaching several middle school groups for the local zone concerts. I have taught several lesson plans in the Washoe County School district and successfully completed a 14 week internship teaching orchestra at Depoali MS and McQueen HS. I have been a counselor at Lake Tahoe Music Camp for two years now and plan to complete my third and final year this summer. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Music

When curiosity in people is nourished, it blossoms in ways beyond what we imagine for ourselves. Creating passions for a lifetime... a seed to others. A student's curiosity, learning style and needs are the primary factors in my approach to a students. My having respect for their interests and curiosities is essential to our communicating to each other, "where do we want to go, how do we get there, and what do we want to experience along the way." I'm also looking... a desire achieve... a commitment toward excellence... and, for a sense of humor. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I customize my curriculum to the needs of the student and the things they would like to learn. From basic note and chords to substitutions and harmony. Within that I always give an understanding of basic music theory in a practical way that the student can apply to their playing. . For those who want to go deeper in music I teach advanced concepts, improvisation and song writing. For beginning students I mix basic chords and melody to help them play songs that they can enjoy. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Harmonica Ukulele Recorder Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching professionally in the Bay Area about 30 years ago. I have taught in a variety of settings includings classes, group lessons, in music stores, for school districts, at students' homes and in my own private studio. Every person learns differently and I am highly skilled at detecting this and using it to my students' advantage. My recitals not only present individual pieces, but also group works that encourage working together with other musicians which is a highly rewarding benefit of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Clarinet

I have been playing music an instrument for about 23 years now. I started when I was 4 on piano and later picked up clarinet at 10, and going on to learn most of the band instruments along the way. I pursued clarinet performance in college and was principal of the orchestra for the last two years. I currently work full time as a 1st grade teacher as well as perform in various ensembles in the Sacramento area. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

For beginning students, I usually employ the Rubank method books. These books, while not as flashy as others, are exceptional for building technique, musicality, and reading skills. In addition, my students focus upon proper tone production, technique, and posture as we explore their musical preferences. I encourage my students to explore the genres of music that they enjoy as well. Through fun Disney excerpts, jazz transcriptions, pop music, or any other passion, we keep our lessons productive, yet fun. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet French Horn

I suggest playing for ten minutes at one time working through each exercise for those ten minutes before taking a rest for 20 minutes. Then move to the next etude or scale. Start with a consistent warm up in the middle of your range. The warm up should be the same every time wherein students can expand on their warm up on their own. This warm up is part of the first ten minutes of practice time. Read More