Music Lessons in Marana, AZ

Instruments: Voice

I love to impart my passion and knowledge a voice and song to my students it gives me the greatest pleasure I have many many years of vocal experience of performance that has led me to this point of loving to teach! I started teaching when my daughter and my son were very small basically 4 and 5 years old we would listen to the music that they love to listen to together at that point I would point out to them sounded really good oh wow you hit those notes so easily and I would teach them what they did to produce that sound so easily and it stuck with them! Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

I seek to empower my students by providing a high-quality musical education through goal-oriented, individualized instruction. In order for me to shape my students into the musicians, I need to match my teaching style to his or her learning style. This means that I must be flexible and willing to learn from my students, just as they are learning from me. I believe that the desire in young people to succeed at music comes from a love of music. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My first major role was Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha. As a student at Brigham Young University I memorized a 300-page Italian opera in 10 days. I returned to BYU after graduation as emeritus Singer of the Year to perform as a guest artist. Some of my performing credits include: Pirates of Penzance (Major-General), Cosi Fan Tutte (Guglielmo/Don Alfonso), The Mikado (title role), Mary Poppins (Bank Chairman), and The Music Man (Marcellus). Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I have taught private trumpet lessons continuously since 1994. Chronologically, beginning with the most recent: Instituto Sonorense de Cultura as Principal Trumpet with the Orquesta Filarmonica de Sonora, beginner to adult, in Spanish 2015-2020; Kirk's Music Studio (Scottsdale) 2013-2015; The Music Store (Mesa) 2013-2015; Kidznotes 2011-2012; University of Arizona, Graduate Teaching Assistant in Trumpet 2008-2011; New Jersey Chamber Music Society, Brass Coach 1997-2001; French Woods (NY) Festival, Trumpet Faculty 1994. Read More

Instruments: Cello

My experience is very performance based; I have been a member of countless ensembles throughout the years such as Arizona Philharmonic Orchestra, Arizona Symphony Orchestra, Corvallis Youth Symphony, Camarata Orchestra, Concertato Orchestra, and more. I also have extensive chamber music experience, having been in many quartets and quintets. I am currently in the HIIM String Quartet and the Arizona Symphony Orchestra. I find chamber music to be one of the most rewarding things one could do, there is nothing like working in a small group of like-minded individuals with a common goal. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

I enjoy sharing with my student of what I learned from my teacher and my performing experience. When the student come to our lesson, I encourage him or her starts with a tuning note and scales. It helps the student to warm up their sound and fingers and get ready for the lesson. It is important for all of us to know that there is no hurry during lesson and practice. Read More

Instruments: Flute Clarinet Recorder Piccolo Music

My inspiration as a music teacher comes from the smiles of all my students. Whether that be from teaching their favorite pop song or classical repertoire, the joy from teaching always keeps me motivated. My volunteer work with several projects for young students in poverty simply stress the importance of music, and how it is linked to the development of the brain. If listening to music is such a brain workout, imagine playing it, imagine making it yourself! Read More