Piano Lessons in Forest Park South Avondale, AL

Instruments: Piano

For beginner students who are children, I usually use Faber and faber method series or the Alfred method series. All curriculum is based on age, so that it will help students learn at their own pace and level. Once the student gets to a certain point, I start adding in fun pieces that the child suggest, or might like, to add to what he or she is already learning. For an adult, or students around the age of twelve and up, I will use the adult versions of Faber and faber or Alfred. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Synthesizer Recorder Double Bass

I began teaching privately in 1999 when i started music school at the university of alabama. I then moved to Miami in 2006where i taught through the school of music. Once i graduated, i taught at many of the colleges in the area, Miami Dade University, Palm Beach Atlantic College, Palm Beach College, West Boca High School, Boca High School, and Forest Hill High School. In 2010 i moved to Houston Tx, where i taught at Robert E Lee High School. Read More

Instruments: Piano

As a realist, I understand that each student will have their own pace when it comes to learning music. With that being said, I want to see students succeed when setting their goals, which means I will be able to understand their capabilities along with pushing them to new heights. I am hopeful that students seeing their goals being accomplished will keep them eager to learn new things and I am more than happy to acknowledge those achievements and help the student recognize their progress. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

For piano, I use Faber instructional books for piano. I teach music theory which include but not limited to scales, rhythm, etc. I give instruction on music vocabulary and literature. Furthermore, students learn some music history which includes the different eras and composers. Also, I teach vocal pedagogy which includes but not limited to breathing and phonation. I teach according to the students' level of comprehension and ability. I encourage the students to advance. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For all of my beginning students, I use the method book Piano Safari because it teaches them reading music, playing music by rote, and technique all in one. There is a child version and an older beginner version. For students who are not beginners, I find them solo pieces that are suitable for them that they enjoy so that their playing will progress. For each lesson, I take the time to make a lesson plan. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Drums Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Most of my lesson plans are customized for each student, depending the style they are interested in, and the level that they are already playing. Generally speaking for beginners, I begin with teaching about the instrument (string names, frets, tuning, etc.). Then we move on to chords, starting with the easiest ones to play. Once they have grasped how the instrument and chords work, we continue on to melodies and simple 3 chord songs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

I think that is very important that the students enjoy playing their instrument. To achieve that, it is important that each student progresses at their own pace. Using their strengths and helping them get better at their weaknesses is one of my main goals as a teacher. I try to find what inspires them to keep the lessons interesting and fun. I always try to help them grow by challenging them but by also setting realistic goals. Read More