Music Lessons in Webster, TX

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Classical Guitar

1981 - Present Performed with various church choirs, professional groups as Pianist and conductor. Has taught music in Houston since 1981. I introduce students to various styles of music even though I may push classical and sacred music. My students are delighted that they can tackle such music even though they must develop their technique. I stress to students the power of being consistance and steady in daily practice. They learn a short history of the music they must perform and how to do it according to the Composer. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

Those who are new in playing the violin/viola for the first time, I would start addressing how to care and properly hold their instrument and get them familiarize with the essential elements boors book which has simple exercises and fun modern music at the same time, so the student can learn and also have fun! Those who have a little bit more experience than a beginner in playing the violin or viola, I would ask them to play a solo piece and a scale so I can start analyzing and start working in technique such as bow usage, bow hold word, hand frame, intonation, etc. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums

I like to see where the student is at level wise and take it from there. Example : if the student has never played before, we will start with how to hold the sticks. If there at level three but haven't touched 16th note triplets and go from there. If there trying to play Rush 2112 but are having trouble with certain parts - we will dissect it and concentrate on problem areas. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Prior to joining HBU, Ms. Haiyan S. taught voice and associated music classes at Texas Southern University for 5 years. She has also served as the artistic director for the Summer Vocal Program at Peiwen School of Peking University, China. Ms. Haiyan S, has performed as a Studio Artist with the L’Arte Del Bel Canto in Milan, Italy on multiple occasions. Ms. Haiyan S. has been a featured soloist with a variety of organizations throughout America, England, Singapore, Italy, and China. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Synthesizer Double Bass Music Keyboard

As a strong believer of the KIPP mission and vision, I work hard to instill the truths spoken to me behind the process of getting to and through college, constantly reminded by the words of Marianne Williamson that “our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure.” There are 2 things that I believe in regards to education: 1) All students can/will learn. 2) It is not whether or not you are smart, but rather HOW you are smart, citing Gardner's Theory of Intelligence. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone

I enjoy seeing my students be successful.  I am very accommodating to the variety of learning styles out their so I am very flexible in my teaching styles. The style that best suites the student is essential for success. Some students are visual learners, some need more activity or rewards for motivation. These are all avenues that I have available to make sure you are successful to achieve all your musical goals. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

Depending on students age and ability, I use different kind of methods. For students that are new to music I usually start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements, this book is really good to start to learn about music and the instrument, and then Suzuki method for repertoire. For more advanced students I like to set learning steps, that way my students can achieve goals quickly and feel more engaging to practice. Read More