Music Lessons in Selma, CA

Instruments: Violin

I love seeing the student become interested in the violin. Each student is different and I try to understand each by asking questions and answering questions that they may have. I try to make each as comfortable as possible while playing the violin. I also try to convey my fascination and love of the instrument by performing my best for them during lessons. I strive to develop each students personal style and strengths while working on their weaknesses. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I typically start with making sure a student knows his instrument first. What it is, all the diffedrent parts and how they work. I will usually start by asking what the student wants to learn and get out of lessons. Since not all students are the same it is really up to them. I teach the bare bone basics, since that is the foundation. I usually start with having a student become familiar with the basics of notes, what makes them sound they way they do, and haw to make the best use of them. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, its important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage 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. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

I am always intrigued when one of my students makes a breakthrough in their learning. Music is a type of adventure that allows for building blocks to build on top of one another. Students work at their own pace. When a students is ready to move onto the next level, we will advance. Allowing students to see and hear their improvement encourages students to keep pushing through learning their instrument. Read More

Instruments: Lute

My road to teaching starts with getting to know my student. It is the music they listen to, play, or wish to play that helps me to identify specifically what aspect of their Instrument they wish to explore, expand on and refine. I do believe that goals in the form of pieces of music as a graduating accomplishment are absolutely necessary. Initially, simple and easy to understand repertoire is introduced as to develop the necessary fundamentals. Read More

Instruments: Violin

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Suzuki Violin School Book 1. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals on starting on the Violin and learning terms and positions and correct stances, bowings, finger placements, etc... I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for students to grasp everything there is to know on the Violin like scales and names of violin positions and dynamics. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Euphonium Tuba

I'm a very patient and inventive trombone instructor who enjoys teaching new and old students. It has been my goal to pass on the knowledge and experience I have gained over the years of performing on trombone. In 2015, I graduated from Cal State University of Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with an emphasis on trombone. Like many musicians, I have traveled the world to experience different music that others culture have to offer. Read More