Music Lessons in Jefferson, OR

Instruments: Trombone

I have both a strict and fun teaching style. I am strict about fundamentals, techniques, sight reading, breathing, scales, etc I am fun when it comes to soloing, freestyle, music appreciation, etc Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Ukulele Electric Violin Fiddle Acoustic Guitar

I give Suzuki violin, viola and cello lessons. I also use classical method with scales, etudes and solo pieces in my teaching as another option. With fiddle students I use Ann Wheeler method books. My piano students use Faber piano series. My Guitar students use Hal Leonard guitar method and guitar song collections. Ukulele students start with Alfred's ukulele method and more advanced students use Greg Horne and Shana Aisenberg Books 1-3. Read More

Instruments: Voice Trumpet Trombone Bass Guitar Double Bass

I began teaching lessons and teaching an elementary school band my senior year of high school in 2006. I encourage a regular practice schedule that includes journaling your practices. Though I may no play every instrument, my time in various ensembles as well as my experience writing and arranging music have given me insite to various instruments to answer questions that may arise. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Orchestral Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For my youngest students I start with a method book as I think the structure and step by step progress are very helpful. For teens and adults book recommendations are based on each students needs. I let the students guide me with the kinds of music they will really enjoy playing, but I will use the music they like to teach theory, song writing, and other aspects of music. My students don't just learn how to play songs, they learn why music works through the songs they like. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

My biggest joy is helping my students develop a passion for music and performing. Opening up the world of music to a student and seeing their progress over time is priceless. It is important that each student progress at their own pace. Setting goals for each lesson, and encouraging each student helps to fuel desire, interest and progress. By trying to find what inspires each student, I can successfully design my lesson plans to their wants, needs and personal goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Cello

My teaching philosophy is that anyone can learn. Any dreams or goals a student may have, it is my job to make them happen! For beginners, I teach using the Suzuki method. I find that they can be very helpful and that many kids enjoy the songs within them. For intermediate and advanced students, I use a combination of the Suzuki books, chamber music, and outside works. I find learning how to work with other musicians and how two parts might fit together is as essential as learning theory and technique itself. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I have taught privately for 10 years. I have worked with a variety of ages. I am also quite active as a church pianist and an accompanist for school choirs. Read More