Music Lessons in Jupiter, FL

Instruments: Guitar Voice Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

ON GUITAR INSTRUCTION , I WILL START A BEGINNER WITH CHORD STRUCTURE AND BASIC TECHNIQUE. THEN WE WILL PROGRESS TO TIMING AND RHYTHMS, TO FINGERPICKING TECHCNIQUE AND ALSO INCREASE CHORD STRUCTURE INCLUDING 7 THS 6THS FLSTS SHARPS AND BARRE CHORDS . IN VOCALS ALL STYLES ARE GLADLY ACCEPTED AND I WILL CUSTOMIZE MY LESSNS TO THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT ,. INCLUDES POP VOCALS, CLASSIC THEATRE VOCAL TECHNIQUE AND INCREASING THE VOCAL RANGE OF THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT THROUGH PRACICING VOLUME CONTROL AND TREMELO TECHNIQUE. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Djembe

As we work through the scales I'll have the student read short songs and excerpts from Hal Leonard's "Piano Adventures Performance" book. As the student grasps the fundamentals I will then assign level appropriate solo pieces for them to perform. Beginner drum students will follow the same model by starting with rudiments and the different pieces of the drum set/djembe. As they progress, I will teach them basic drum grooves in various styles (rock, pop, funk, latin, reggae etc.) that they can use in performance. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My private voice teacher in college was truly an inspiration and expanded my voice. He formed my philosophy that voice study should always begin with the natural voice. I begin with the voice my student has- this provides a healthy singing experience that will last a lifetime! I believe healthy singing should always be the basis instruction regardless of genre. The same concept applies to guitar instruction. Improper guitar technique can cause joint damage over time! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Synthesizer Recorder Mallet Percussion

I began teaching after graduating high school in 1999. I have had many levels and ages of students. I find that each student is on their own path of learning and private study is the best method of determining how to keep the students passion and motivation engaged at a successful level. I enjoy working with young children learning to read music to adults who want to hone thier craft of 'jamming in a band'. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Ukulele Recorder French Horn Music Keyboard

Orff and Kodály are the requirements throughout my college study, which I integrated into my teaching and found it helpful for developing students' sense of music. I am familiar with the major piano teaching system, including Faber, Bastien, Alfred and Baker. I evaluated the student's instinct on the piano at the first lesson to decide which material is good for them. I will encourage them to find the music they want to play, more importantly, I will adjust the music to their level so they can enjoy it more. Read More

Instruments: Cello

My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons part time 8 years ago. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I've also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the cello and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. Read More

Instruments: Cello

My first teaching experience comes from the high school years. My teacher asked me to cover him for a couple weeks with beginner students (6-9 years old kids). Then when I graduated from high school and started my Bachelors, I began to work as a part-time teacher. After that, while earning my Master's, I began a teaching assistantship. Read More