Music Lessons in Vail, AZ

Instruments: Drums

I have a personalized lesson plan that I've created. It starts with basic fundamentals, nomenclature, tuning tips, basic beats ets.. and progresses to more intricate beats time signature variations, fills, rhythms, poly-rhythms and more. Where we begin is based on an initial skill assesment. There's always something to learn, even for the best! Read More

Instruments: Clarinet Music

I am new. I would not say that I have a set teaching style yet. My point of view has been shaped and molded from those who have previously taught me. In my lessons I am sure I can reciprocate these past teachings to an adequate degree. I have only taught 2 students in person. But, generally I would like to develop basic skills first, breathing, posture, embouchure, angle of neck/face. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

It all starts from fundamentals such as having good posture, listening to correct intonations, and learning bow technique. I believe the more students play scales and etudes such as Kayser, Wolfhart, Kreutzer,and Suzuki, the better they would become as a musicians in the future. As the students master the basics and get to know their violins, we'll move on to more advanced topics such as music theory and music history giving them all the knowledge needed to play complex pieces within just a few years of holding their violins for the first time. Read More

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: Voice

my method of teaching voice is based on centuries-old bel canto School.singing bel canto meaning beautiful song or beautiful voice,, it should be effortless and we will find the effortless spots in your voice. we will continue on to repertoire . Usually the songs that are most suited for your voice are material that resonate with you emotionally. if you are a beginner, we will start with simple vocal exercises to warm up the vocal cords,and eventually move on to develope repertoire. if you are not a beginner and you've had vocal training in the past we will work your voice to the sweetest parts, and work in material that makes you a voice sore! Read More

Instruments: Flute Clarinet Recorder Piccolo Music

My methodology is inspired by the Suzuki method, which believes that learning music is similar to how humans learn to speak first, and write later. In the end, music is a type of language. Having said that, I always have a conversation with my students, and/or their parents, to learn what artists they listen to, what their favorite songs are and what goals they want to achieve. As a result, my lessons are catered distinctively to each unique student, but what they all have in common will be a passion for music! Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I try to find out what their musical interests are and encourage them to play tunes that they like, or even improvise tunes. Scales, etc. all come in time. Again, I try to inspire by example. I've been told many times that my love of music and the trumpet is contagious. You either catch the (music) disease or you don't! I just try to provide ample opportunity to catch it. Read More