Music Lessons in Powell, OH

Instruments: Saxophone Flute

As stated previously, I just want my students to enjoy playing their instrument. I hope that they will improve and be the best that they can be. I do my best to make private lessons fun as well as productive. I utilize the blue Rubank books for students of all levels. No matter how developed a student may be there is always something of value in these books. Of course, I utilize other method books as well as working on specific works by composers depending on what kind of music the students likes. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

Music is the center of my life, and sharing the knowledge and joy with students is my passion. I have been playing professionally for two decades in a variety of styles, and I hold a Ph.d. in Ethnomusicology from The Ohio State University. I have performed in around the world and recently completed a tour of India. Two of my recent albums were selected for the final 2015 Grammy Ballot. Read More

Instruments: Voice

While gaining my Bachelor's degree in Music for Vocal Music Education, I gained experience teaching private lessons, musical theatre coaching, as well as large group music classes with students ranging from Kindergarten to College. With this range of students, I've found a great balance of having fun with learning great work ethic and professionalism. Students will grow as singers and performers through consistent lessons and daily individual practice working on everything from singing basics and vocal health to stage presence and interpretation. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Flute Music

I teach through positive reinforcement and encouragement with a set structure that allows for discipline and certain benchmarks that can determine success and mastery of certain skills. I truly believe that when students are nurtured and given a comfortable space they will excel as creating music and art is vulnerable and requires the student to let go. This cannot happen unless the teacher facilitates an environment and space for organic innovation by the student. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Harmonica

I believe it's important for beginning guitar players to get a balanced understanding of the guitar, while also taking the time to enjoy the simple milestones. These milestones vary for each student, depending on their personal goals but each stage of the learning curve presents its own unique set of challenges. For many beginners, learning the basic chords and being able to perform their favorite songs is the "ultimate goal" but getting there can lend to serious growing pains... Read More

Instruments: Flute

Ohio schools marching band's method. French Method Altes, Taffanel & Gaubert and Marcel Moyse methods such the Sonorite, Games and Arpeggios. Petite Etudes, Daily Exercises, Andersen, Moyse, Bohem, Koehler, Vazquez etudes. Special Original etudes For band written by R. Vazquez for flute band students with special emphasis two the middle and high registers of the flute with extensive exercises for 2nds, 3rds, 4ths, 5ths, 6s, 7ths and octave intervals and all mayor, minor, dominant, diminished and augmented triads and chords. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

If you can't identify what you're hearing, that becomes impossible. If you are a player seeking to rid yourself of limitations based on a lack of musical understanding, I am waiting to help you blow -up. If you are looking to not only learn to play guitar, but to understand how music works so you can learn to be musically creative, I am your guy. If you are a mom or dad wanting lessons for your child , I will not only teach your child music, but in doing so I will consciously work to build neural connections that will not only facilitate a higher level of musical performance, but also raise his/her IQ by 10-15%, and increasing his/her performance level in math and science. Read More