Music Lessons Allegheny County, PA

Instruments: Piano, Clarinet, Organ, Music, Keyboard

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. In 1985, I graduated from the US Army College of Music with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Piano-Clarinet Performance. Performing all over the world has been one of the greatest experiences of my life as a musician, and I've had the opportunity touring the United States and Europe with several performances as the principal clarinetist with the United States Army Band. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I am a passionate musician and teacher that enjoys a variety of styles. In recent years, I have made a number of recordings in both classical and rock styles that can be seen on my Youtube channel, and I have been teaching music classes at Binghamton University at the undergraduate level. My main instrument is piano, but through my composition studies, I have a broad understanding of how to play a number of instruments. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Music, Keyboard

Students will not continue studying, practicing, and performing if they don't enjoy the lesson experience and relationship with their teacher. Learning happens most meaningfully and rapidly (not to mention is sustained) when students connect with their teacher, and that most easily occurs when teachers are in tune with their students' interests and goals. As a former music student who sometimes had very little input in what I learned on certain instruments, I remember the boredom and sometimes dread on the lesson day! Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I enjoy teaching because I can always see how my methods really get through to my students. One of my strengths is finding the tools and key steps to success for my students by finding common styles and genres to make learning fun and worth practicing later. I listen to what my students want and I use it to teach what inspires them. I show them how with taking small steps, you can learn your instrument the proper way and achieve whatever goals you want. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Djembe

As my students progress, I will have them learn songs on the drum set by ear and by reading charts. I will also give them more difficult sight reading and limp independence exercises. Finally, I will show my students how to apply all of these methods to their own style of playing. At the end of the day, music is all about having fun and expressing yourself! And I am here to make sure my students do exactly that. Read More