Music Lessons in Palestine, TX

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet Bass Guitar

I feel that one of the most satisfying things to watch is your students growing into musicians in there own right. I also feel that students should learn and study music that they feel a passion for. I want to help them achieve this by having good fundamentals on there instrument that we can then apply to the musical style of there horn. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students so that they never get frustrated. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I'm a guitar instructor from the East Texas area who began playing at the age of 13 years old and have been playing now for about 20 years. I've always enjoyed playing solo guitar (mainly fingerstyle), although I have also been in several ensembles during my time in high school and college. Starting out as self-taught, I decided early on that if I wanted to progress I should probably take lessons, so I took lessons for a year or two at a local music shop. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Ukulele Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Music

For younger piano students and beginners, I prefer to start them out on the Faber and Faber "Piano Adventures" method series. This series tends to be inexpensive, touches on classical exerpts while teaching students proper techniques, and builds on concepts in a way that solidifies the information in a student's brain. For string students, I focus on chords, beginning with the most simple and continuing with For older students (teenagers and adults) I assess what the student is interested in learning, and steer my instruction toward their goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Recorder Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon

As a teacher I offer a common sense approach to teachingall instrumentsto students of all ages. For students who are new to playing; I focus first on the mechanics of playing,getting their mind to respond to what the body to best of their ability. Along the way they learn to read and understand written music, and just as important, how to play with and forother musicians. They learn to trust their ears and instinct, and develop the ability to create their own style and identity. Read More