Music Lessons Arlington County, VA

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I’ve been teaching guitar – acoustic, electric, and bass – for more than 30 years, from either a student’s home or from my home studio, which I’ve had for approximately 10 years. I use the latest in computer technology, supplementing my curriculum with one of the industry’s most sophisticated guitar programs. I am adamant about providing applicable points of motivation and obtainable objectives to encourage growth for each student and find musical styles they enjoy performing. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Piccolo, Music

Beginning students will start with tone and basic theory studies from the Trevor Wye Series. We then go on to learning some easy standards. For more experienced students, you'll choose an etude book, study tone from Moyse's "De La Sonorite", and really hone your scales and arpeggios from Taffanel and Gaubert's 24 Daily Studies. From there, each student will have individualized practice routine based on their needs. We will set your end goal and base all of our studies on attaining that. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Music

For beginning students, I typically teach using Hal Leonard's Essential Elements book and the Flesch Urstudien book. Every student is different. I treat my students as individuals and adjust my teaching style to achieve optimal results. The way you practice reflects on how much enjoyment you get from playing and how well you perform at recitals/auditions, etc… I spend a significant amount of time, especially with new students, on the art of practicing. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My methods vary student to student- we all learn differently and my objective is to find what works, wether it be a quick demonstration, or a complete breakdown right to the fundamentals. No student is too slow nor incapable. One of the things I really keep my eye on is technique- nothing is more detrimental to a student's progress than poor technique and adaptation! I can quickly spot these future difficulties, and help the student develop the proper means and WHY -with encouragement and positive reinforcement! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music

I have always loved teaching and wanted to be a teacher since I eas a little girl. Teaching is fun and learning should be too! I love to sing and play piano and cant wait to help you learn as well. I have been teaching private lessons for Over ten years for ages 6-60! I can help you prepare for performances or events or just help you learn the basics and more about your instrument. Read More