Music Lessons Fairfax City County, VA

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I have been playing piano, guitar and singing since I was 7 years old. I have been teaching music, including music theory and improvisation, for over 20 years. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from S.U.N.Y. Cortland and a Master of Science Degree in Instructional Technology from New York Institute of Technology. Music is my profession and my passion. I have experience in a wide variety of musical styles and I design my lessons based on my students' interests. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Ukulele, Recorder, Music

I have been playing clarinet for 19 years. I have been teaching public school general music chorus-- now going into my sixth year. I've been teaching clarinet since high school when I first started out as a Tri-M music honor society mentor. I taught privately in college and I teach privately on the side. With my students I record what we've worked on each lesson and always send out a lesson plan and agenda out for the next week after each lesson. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Music

Beginners generally get to start with proper technique via some harmony open string chords to common popular music, before stepping into the Suzuki or Essential Elements world. Once they reach the mid-levels of Suzuki I also start to incorporate common music for their instrument that may be separate from the books, bu almost more importantly I get the student to start investigating their own taste in music. This allows them to build a repertoire, be it fiddle tunes, jazz tunes, more romantic styles, classical, atonal, or other stylings they find themselves gravitating to. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, French Horn, Music

We will work at the pace of the students. I will always make a portfolio on a students specific progress and will make weekly plans to accomplish in our lessons. It is my goal to make the student feel that they are progressing and achieving success at their own pace. I am a very relaxed teacher, if there is something the student is interested in we will cover it and be flexible with goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music

I love to see my students succeed. I encourage realistic goals depending upon each students talents. I also like to work towards performances or recitals. I like to use whatever inspires the student to help me tailor my teaching to their wants. I also love to acknowledge my students when they succeed. I am very passionate about music and love for my students to be passionate as well. Sometimes my techniques can seem a little silly at first but once you are out of your comfort zone is when I tend to see the most growth Read More