Music Lessons in South Bay, FL

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass

For beginning students in any genre, I begin with learning songs. Classical, jazz, bluegrass, and rock are more easily understood when you spend time playing the music with someone else. Repertoire is chosen with the understanding that fundamentals are key to life long participation and students find positive success when they are able to then share a completed work with their friends and family (think holiday get-togethers!) For young intermediate to advanced players, the philosophy of building one's repertoire continues with the added focus on musical understanding. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

I customize each lesson specifically for my students so that they remain satisfied and fulfilled with what they are learning.Each student has different interests and its my job to build a music curriculum around them. I usually encourage my students to have both a method book for fundamental skills, and a performance book with pieces that they want to learn. We will decide this after the first introductory lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

I have more than seven years of experience teaching and performing classical music as well as accompanying instrumentalists, choirs, and singers. I have experience with classical solo piano music, chamber music, orchestral music, jazz, musical theater, Latin-American music, and popular music. I have played in master classes with Alexander Beridze and Conrad Tao. I have played with the FAU Symphony Orchestra and the Algoma University Jazz Ensemble. I have collaborated with instrumentalists and singers, accompanied choirs, and worked as a church pianist and organist. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

The way I approach teaching is very much a mix between tradition and improvisation. Every single student is different so I try to tap in to their personality and use that to help them. The work of learning the instrument is divided in 2 parts, the teachers part and the student. The teacher has to be clear, loving and practical to help the student progress. The students part is to consistently work at home to improve on the skills learned during the lesson. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba

Jacobs approach of "song and wind" is the basis for my teaching style. It is essential as a brass player to focus on hearing the sound in your mind, training your ear, and allowing your body to produce the result without intervention.  To train students to hear the sound, to learn to play with others, I believe strongly in demonstrating examples on the trombone for the student, playing things back and forth, and sometimes playing together.      Read More

Instruments: Guitar

while it is important for each student to progress at their own pace, It is important to set realistic goals. By trying to find out what inspires the student, i can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Flute Recorder Piccolo

During the time that I was working on my Masters Degree in Art Education at University of Florida, I also taught group classes in flute to adults at the Reitz Union. I had some private flute students as well. I worked as an Art Educator for Dade County Public Schools from 1988-1999. Then I worked as a substitute teacher and elementary art teacher for the School Board of Broward County from 1999-2007. Read More