Music Lessons in Washington, OK

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Oboe Bassoon English Horn

My teaching experience started 5 years ago. I was a senior in high school and was teaching a beginning student the trombone. Throughout the past 5 years I have continued to teach students when I was able to. I encourage regular practice and maintaining a consistent schedule. I always say 10 minutes a day is better then 30 minutes every 3 days. For younger students a combination or aural learning and written learning are great ways to help them engage and keep an interest. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

Music has always been a passion for me. I'm motivated to work with students and show them how music can transform them as a person and musician. In 2016, I graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelors in Instrumental Music Education and a Bachelors in Percussion Performance. Performing in different types of ensembles throughout the years has given me versatility as a precussionist in many different styles, such as marching band, classical, musical theatre, latin jazz and hip-hop. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Music Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I cover both the physical skill of creating a musical sound and building a song from its melodic and rhythmic core. In doing this both children and adults are tutored in proper positioning of their hands and bodies to create a comfortable and relaxed posture of playing. I cover a variety of notation methods including tabulature, staff notation and chordal diagrams. The focus is on melodies the student is already familiar with, engaging their ear, eye and tactical senses. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba

As a musician for over twenty five years, I not only understand music but can demonstrate superior technique. Not only do I have life long experiences and qualifications, I am also a gifted teacher. I care deeply for all my students by understanding each students unique learning style and can adjust lessons accordingly no matter what age. I have played with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, the Lawton Philharmonic, and the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet

Music is not made by the instrument be it voice, piano, trumpet or any other. Remember music is made by and comes through The Musician! I teach about how to be a musician. When students feel like musicians it fosters a greater sense of ownership and accomplishment bringing the joy needed to advance exponentially. As a students finds his or her internal "musician" we, teacher and student together, are moving along the same path making performance easy rather than a worrisome struggle. Read More

Instruments: Violin

Nice to meet you! My name is Phil, and I'm a violin instructor located right outside Oklahoma City. I've been playing the violin for sixteen years! In 2017, I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Conservatory of Music at Baldwin Wallace University with a Bachelor of Arts in Violin Performance. My musical journey has helped me achieve expertise in a wide number of styles and mediums, not limited to orchestral playing, chamber music, opera, musical theater, baroque style, contemporary style, and all nuances of classical and romantic playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I am a compassionate instructor and am excited to share my love of music with my students. My philosophy is that the student comes first and the music comes second. I attended Oklahoma City University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Musical Theatre. After leaving OCU I studied further voice lessons from Michael Crowley, a former member of the company at the Metropolitan Opera. I have played piano since I was 5 years old. Read More