Music Lessons in Tortilla Flat, AZ

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin

I began teaching lessons while workibg on my Master's degree. While tutoring a classmate on guitar, I realized that I really enjoyed teaching and decided to pursue more students. My music therapy training gives me a unique approach to education enabling me to tailor all of my students lessons to their personal goals and needs. I enjoy teaching a variety of styles, from classical to contemporary, as well as giving my students performance opportunities to really be able to challenge themselves. Read More

Instruments: Drums Synthesizer

We will then go over any project, solo, song or technique you want to learn for the remainder of the lesson. * We will always re tune the drum-sets at the end of a lesson as force of habit and a great practice for you. * I will always keep an eye out for what interests you musically. * I am fully engaged in lessons. No phone and no distractions. * Full page print out or email to you of "homework" for next lesson. * Let me know if you have a recital or show coming up so we can heavily focus on performance! Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion

Hays State U.), Mark Schnose and Jeff Sallee, Inventors of the LP “Cube” Shakers, Chris Crockarell of Row-Loff Publications and others.                                        I first developed his international reputation in percussion, as a clinician and educational representative for the Ludwig Drum Company. He has taught and performed at major universities throughout the United States including Indiana University, Ohio State University, the University of Southern California, the University of Texas, the University of Missouri at Kansas City Conservatory of Music, the University of Wisconsin, and Northwestern University. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Euphonium Music

I am a driven musician and teacher who has been studying and performing music for over 15 years. I recently graduated from SUNY Purchase in New York with a degree in trombone, and I decided to shift gears and move out to Arizona to pursue my masters degree in music composition. Growing up in New York City, I have performed on some of the greatest stages in the world, such as Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall, and I have studied under some of the best musicians in my field. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Harmonica Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Conga Latin Percussion

I currently teach music part-time at two Montessori elementary schools in the Southeast Valley which include after-school music classes and private lessons. I am the Worship Pastor at RPFChurch in Tempe, AZ where I play guitar and direct the worship team. I love to share my passion for music with every student and encourage them to enjoy playing their chosen instrument. I am also involved in reforming music education by writing methods and curriculum which make music fun, accessible and relevant to all ages. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My methods, of course, depend on the student but I usually start using the same materials that I started with. That combined with other curricula such as Rock School and others, I am able to identify which path will be best for the student. Teaching the student one of their favorite songs towards the beginning always helps the student get the fire and passion they need to become a guitar master. Read More

Instruments: Piano

After teaching for over 35 years in Europe and USA, now I work only part time. I encourage my students to practice daily and play duets with me and their family members. Read More