Piano Lessons in Blue Diamond, NV

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

I've always been passionate about music and it is an integral part of my everyday life. Music is like breathing to me...can't live with out it. I learned to play piano and guitar at a young age and was singing as soon as I could talk. I began to compose songs at the age of eleven and found songwriting to be an amazing way to express my thoughts and ideas. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I have been teaching private lessons for 7 years. As a masters student at UCLA I taught several students as part of my vocal pedagogy class. Since then I've enjoyed my private lessons while incorporating Spanish language tutoring as well. Read More

Instruments: Piano Bass Guitar

For younger students, I use the Faber Piano Adventures and supplement with Classical and Jazz materials. I am very familiar with this method, as the Fabers were my teachers throughout high school and I taught for them at their piano Insitute in Ann Arbor, MI, for several years. Read More

Instruments: Piano Cello Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Violin Double Bass Music Electric Guitar

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs.. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

My teaching experience dates back to after my college days, as I began teaching private lessons part time 40 years ago, and have been teaching students world-wide for the last 40 years. Encouraging creative ways to achieve one's goals is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student enjoy their progress. I've also have a unique way of teaching a student because each student is different. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Recorder French Horn Oboe Keyboard

It is not unusual for me to have to repeat a lesson two or three times before moving on. Musical concepts grow on one another and continuing on to a new concept without an understanding of the current concept will only lead to frustration and the beginning of losing interest in the piano. A student that feels a sense of accomplishment will motivate him/her to learn more and have a desire to practice. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I usually teach beginners with books by Faber and Faber or Alfred's series. For adults or more advanced kids I select solo reperoire according to student's interests. Read More