Music Lessons in Oak Hills Place, LA

Instruments: Piano

My methods vary according to the students interests and development. But I also have a guideline of references. For the beginners, I like to use Faber Faber, Boris Berlin's Four Stars, and some Alfred's piano methods. As we go to intermediate, I focus mostly on repertoire, sight reading, harmonization and, if the student likes, some improvisation. The books vary according to the student. For advanced players, the focus is in the repertoire, so probably we will be using performance editions for the repertoire, with preference for the Urtext (original text) ones. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

I hold a masters degree in viola performance from Florida State University and bachelors degrees in both music performance and business administration from Northwestern State University. I have been the recipient of several scholarships and positions that demonstrate my academic and performance distinction. I have performed in an array of concert venues in the United States and internationally in both solo and collaborative contexts. As a teacher, I am passionate about engaging students with music and guiding them in the development of mindfulness and discipline, which transfers into other aspects of their personal growth. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music Keyboard

Hello All, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, and father of four beautiful children. I am a Mobile, Alabama native and I am now currently living in Baker, La. I am a two time graduate of Southern University and AM College, with a bachelor's degree in Music Education and a master's in Educational Leadership. I am a former member of the world renown Human Jukebox, where now I am currently the Assistant Director of Bands. 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

My methods depends from the level each student possess. For beginners, typically start with introducing the main basic ideas of playing. Better understanding how things works on cello, will help to achieve desirable result. Through working process begin to introduce appropriate repertoire needed for daily improvement. For intermediate and advanced student, aside from teaching foundational instrument technique, I try to guide student, helping unfold all inner potential and foster creativity. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Cello

For beginning cello students who are children, I typically start with Suzuki method elements. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. For guitar students, I usually apply my lessons accordingly with their genre of interest. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Piccolo Oboe

For beginning students, I use the Standard of Excellence book 1 by Bruce Pearson. For intermediate students, I use the Standard of Excellence book 2, and for the advanced students, I use the Standard of Excellence book 3. I introduce solo repertoire to the middle and advanced students. I will find what will suite the students. Beginner Level (1 year; up to 7th grade): Rubank - Elementary Method Rubank Book Of Flute Solos, Easy Level Trevor Wye: A Beginner's Book for the Flute Part One Intermediate Level (7th-9th grade): Rubank - Intermediate Method 24 Short Concert Pieces (Cavally) Concert & Contest Collection (Rubank/Voxman) Rubank - Selected Duets Volume 1 {yellow} - for middle school Rubank - Volume 2 {orange} - for high school and the advanced students. Read More