Music Lessons in River Ranch, FL

Instruments: Drums

My teaching style will be The Bob Ross approach. If the student doesn't feel relaxed, or isn't having fun, then I would have failed as an instructor. I will always remind my students that talent is just passion met with dedication. I will break down the method to the simplest step, then we will repeat that step until that becomes second nature. This will apply to each of the steps, until we go back and add all of the elements together. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Keyboard

You can play! You can sing! It's fun! It's easy! I am an accomplished pianist who can accompany a singer in any key. I can also record your piano accompaniment for auditions or performances. I can show you how to accompany yourself on piano! Pianists! I would like to show you how to play popular music by ear or lead sheets. It's quick and easy! And you get to play exactly what you want. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music

The way I approach teaching percussion is starting with an introduction and working through along the way. I usually teach in a way that allows the student to be able to perform freely. At first, I work with them and show them how to play a certain rhythm and then I allow them to play it on their own. I want to make sure that they are actively learning how to play a certain instrument instead of relying on a book. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba

I have always loved sharing knowledge with others. I especially love sharing my musical knowledge with others. I want people to have fun making music and I believe the way to do that is to find creative ways to make practice interesting. But making music is also about creating relationships so I encourage my students to take advantage of the ways that performing music opens new doors and creates avenues for new friendships. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Latin Percussion Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I start my lessons with asking the student to give me their top 10 favorites songs that they would like to learn and based on their level I will select one song to start. I start with the essential elements of theory and basic chords. Once the student has progressed I will beging to introduce different styles of music to find out what the student is interested in, and build a lesson's plan designed specifically fot the student and keeping the motivation and fun classes regardless of their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola

I've also found that a combination of classical and popular music can go a long way in helping students enjoy any string instrument and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. If a student isn't having fun in their lessons, then I am not doing my job! I thoroughly believe in the practice cycle. If a student practices well, they get better, they want to play more, and they practice more. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I have taught piano lessons for over 30 years.. I started taking piano lessons myself when I was in third grade. Music has always been such an important part of my life that I want to share that gift with others - for them to love music as much as I do. My husband and I have pastored churches for over 30 years and I was always involved in the music ministry .My husband is a professor of preaching and worship at Asbury University at the Orlando Dunham Campus. Read More