Music Lessons in Imperial Beach, CA

Instruments: Voice

I typically begin lessons by listening to a student and discussing goals. Each lesson consists of a warm up time, which includes learning proper posture, breathing technique and vocal placement. After warming up we will practice using those techniques while working on a song choice Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Keyboard

I believe that music provides opportunities for students to learn in ways that they will never experience in an academic classroom setting. Music provides a gateway for students of ALL ages, social, and economic backgrounds to have obtain a feeling of gratification and immense sense of pride. I worked in an incredibly hostile environment with a skeleton team of dedicated teachers that relied on each other and our innate desire to educate to strive for our educational goals. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

My teaching style weighs heavily on making sure I'm doing my best to give the studnet material that keeps them interested in continuing to play, while teedering the border of being feasable to play yet challenging and productive. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Keyboard

My students must study at there own pace I don't agree with rushing student progress. In my experience of teaching I realized that students are different from each other some learn faster than others. If students don't understand a key or a chord I will show them an example by playing a specific chord or song piece. But also I will even practice with the student so they don't feel like they are being put in the spotlight by themselves. Read More

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

Fun. Music is fun. Learning music should be fun. My style of teaching is to take what I find fun about playing music and introduce it to my students in gradual easy to understand steps. I do my best at teaching my students to read, write and create music. I also include many fun exercises to achieve finger dexterity.  For my more advanced students I will take them to local open mic nights to help grow their confidence. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

It's very rewarding and exciting to see students excel in the performing arts and grow a love for music. Setting goals, paces and challenges are key concepts for my students at each lesson. Positive reinforcement also helps motivate a students desire to learn more. Adapting to those key factors allows me to teach my students successfully. Read More