Music Lessons in Kenner, LA

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Latin Percussion Djembe

Hello, my name is Gerald. I'm a professional drummer/educator originally from Norfolk, VA but I've been residing in New Orleans, LA since 2016. I graduated with my bachelor's degree in music production from Norfolk State University and my master's degree in jazz education/performance from Florida State University. I moved to New Orleans to pursue my musical career because of the history of great music in the city and by the recommendation of my FSU professor (Leon Anderson) who also was a jazz drummer in New Orleans for many years. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

Solo appearances with orchestras include concerti by Bach, Bartók, Beethoven, Brahms, Glazunov, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns, Sibelius, and Vivaldi. Moises has also performed on Brazilian television such as TV Educativa and TV Senado as a soloist of the SESI Catedrais Project. At the invitation of renowned pianist Arnaldo Cohen, Moises performed a solo recital for a full audience at the prestigious Sala São Paulo. He has also collaborated with artists such as Dennis Parker, Kevork Mardirossian, Fernando Hasaj, Ney Fialkow, Onorio Zaralli, and Anatoly Sheludyakov. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone

I like to create my own lesson plans and materials, though if the student (or their parent) would like a specific method, I would be happy to oblige. For beginner, I start with the fundamentals of reading music: reading note names in different registers, reading rhythms (I like to use the Eastman system for speaking rhythms), and sight-reading skills using movable do solfeggio (all this in a manner that suits the student, whether a child or an adult. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Drums Bass Guitar Electric Violin Fiddle Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching as a side-gig and hobby for almost as long as I've been playing! It started with friends in the neighborhood approaching me for advice on how to get started playing guitar. In my years in the Baltimore/DC area, I took private students for extra income outside of my dayjob. Now in New Orleans after years of grinding as a performing musician, I've increased my roster of students as a rewarding and less stressful way to have a music centered career, primarily with guitar and drums. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My teaching experience started 20 years ago. It is my passion, not merely a job! I make lessons fun and my students stay with me for long periods of time. I have students performimy in Italy, Scotland, New York and other places . I prepare my students fot success ! Read More

Instruments: Cello Music

My teaching experience began while helping at the New Orleans String Project when my sisters were learning Viola. In my off time, I would assist the teachers. Later I began giving lessons through some members fo the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra to which I have played and excelled through all of the group's sinfonia, Philharmonia, and Symphony. My most recent teaching experience was offering lessons and string pedagogy through the Waldorf school of New Orleans and teaching at my private home studio. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Clarinet Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm a passionate instructor with over 20 years of playing and teaching experience combined in guitar and bass. In addition, I've toured with a major metal band and have had the opportunity to study and jam with music legends every year. I also teach sight reading, theory and songwriting. I've also had the opportunity to play major rock festivals and I bring a lot of that real world knowledge to my students. Read More