Music Lessons in Sandbridge, VA

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

In high school I was fortunate to work with some local jazz musicians. One was a famous jazz guitarist named Lenny Breau. We had an artist in residence program with composer/ drummer Steve Grover and he was a big influence on me along with Dick Demers. I have performed in symphonies. I have done many Broadway musicals playing in the pit. I have played in many bands. Before I moved to Virginia I was living in Maine and playing in 5 bands. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Music

Masterclass /Additional Instruction Suzanne Lefever - Allyson Dawkins Ames Asbell - Elias Goldstein Lenny Schranz - Alicia Valoti Lynn Ramsey - Linda Klein Masumi Rostad - Carol Rodland Ettore Causa - Victoria Miskolczy Yizhak Schotten - Molly Gebrian Teaching Experience Out of this World Music School, Pflugerville Tx (2021-) Viola Instructor Piano Instructor Bach to Rock Music School, Cedar Park Tx(2020-) Childhood development Class Instructor Violin Instructor Piano Instructor Music & Arts / Guitar Center, Round Rock Tx (2021-) Violin Instructor Leander Music School, Leander Tx (2021-) Violin Instructor Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

I love seeing my students set and reach goals. I make sure that realistic goals are set and that I show the student the steps to reach those goals. If a student does not feel successful, then they are more likely to not practice as much or quit all together. I want my students to feel excited about music and want to practice. I try to find out what motivates and inspires each student in order to tailor my teaching to each individual. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

I have been playing saxophone for almost 30 years. I started in the 5th grade and instantly fell in love with the sax. In the seventh grade, I found a new love, the violin. After only a year of playing, I obtained the status of concert master. I continued both through high school and in the ninth grade I added the bassoon to my list of insturments. I graduated from Norfolk State University in 2006, majoring in both the saxophone and bassoon. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

I am a very strong believer in hands-on teaching. We will always warm up at the beginning of a lesson, and work on technique and basics. After, depending on your concentration and skill level, we could work on expanding your repertoire, or learning new grooves and rhythms. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Euphonium Tuba

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it is important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By truing to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to fit their wants and needs. Read More