Music Lessons in Tucson, AZ

Instruments: Piano

I have taught piano and other instruments to my own children and those who were in our Home School group. I was an aide in public school at a one room school house in a small logging community where I gave lessons to any student that was interested for free. A Teacher in town kept me busy being supplied with students including her own. Moving to a larger city I taught at a Montessori School with 2 campuses, grades K-8. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

For piano students, I start with the Alfred or Bastien method series depending on age, and add lead sheet reading and Hanon exercises as well. I tailor lessons to the student, so if the student is interested in playing contemporary music, we work mainly on that. For voice, I assess the students range, current ability, and goals, and then we focus on vocal exercises that will help them improve their technique and on repertoire that interests them. Read More

Instruments: Cello

In addition to my performance experience, I was also on staff at Inside Music Academy, where I was able to solidify myself as a leader and teacher in the community. While I am somewhat new to private teaching, my cello studio is an extremely productive and supportive space, and I have already found it so rewarding to be able to share what I have learned throughout my years and see people experiencing music the way I have. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

I teach the beginning students with Essential Elements 2000: Eb Alto Saxophone, Book 1. It has the fingering charts for the student to use in practice. The playful tunes are good to work in lessons. For medium to advanced level, I will use Selected Duets by H. Voxman, Daily Studies for All Saxophones by Trent Kynaston, Ferling Etudes book, etc. I encourage the student to practice both technique (Scales, thirds, long tone exercise, tonguing) and etudes on daily basis. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

Patience is the key. It is the fundamental requirement of a string teacher. I believe I am the most patient teacher you can find in Arizona. I taught 1 student with ADD, and I developed his talent on music. After 2 years training with me, his concentration had been improved significantly, and he played 2 recitals successfully. Read More

Instruments: Flute Clarinet Recorder Piccolo Music

Coming from a family of musicians, I know how good music is for the soul. I have studied music since I was 6 years old and having two music professors as my parents, music has always been present in my life. I did my undergraduate studies in Brazil at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) and after graduating, served as visiting assistant professor there, acting as sabbatical replacement for Professor José de Oliveira. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My first major role was Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha. As a student at Brigham Young University I memorized a 300-page Italian opera in 10 days. I returned to BYU after graduation as emeritus Singer of the Year to perform as a guest artist. Some of my performing credits include: Pirates of Penzance (Major-General), Cosi Fan Tutte (Guglielmo/Don Alfonso), The Mikado (title role), Mary Poppins (Bank Chairman), and The Music Man (Marcellus). Read More