Piano Lessons in Geronimo, TX

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola

I have a motivational teaching style. I really love to see the passion for music in my students and like to help them succeed in any way possible. I use positive reinforcement to keep my students motivated. I love to make games out of lessons so the lesson feels like fun. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experiences started when I was in college, a fellow classmate of mine needed help with some of her younger students and the world of music education opened up to me from there. I have been teaching steadily now for 7 years, working with students from ages 5-55. I have taught group and private lessons in music studios, students' homes, or my own home studio. Students I have come across in time have come with a multitude of personality types, learning patterns and physical challenges. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ

My teaching experience, on the individual and private level, goes back to my college days where I would tutor other students in piano to pass their keyboard barriers.  While in the active duty military (I'm retired now), I provided private lessons to children and adults in my available time.  It is important to remember that a student's individual practice time is invaluable; the lesson time is NOT supposed to be the first time to be reviewing an assigned piece! Read More

Instruments: Piano Oboe English Horn

I prefer books in the Bastien series and the Faber Faber series, but I have used a variety of courses with students, all with success. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Saxophone Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Darrell worked at the primary, secondary/preparatory, and tertiary levels at some of the top-rated private schools in New York, conducting and directing since 1986.  He has been a professional producer, director, performer and private instructor/mentor in Austin, Texas since 2009. Performing since 1980, Darrell has worked with all levels of musicians, from beginners to professionals in a wide variety of genres in many facets of music production, from center stage to backstage and in the recording studio. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Piano has been a constant in my life. As a kid, I took piano lessons all through elementary and middle school. Competing in piano competitions and performing recitals were a huge part of my childhood. From there, I was able to use my music theory knowledge in learning other instruments such as; flute and guitar. I have been composing songs on guitar and free playing piano for over a decade. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Music Keyboard

Here is a list of some common method books I use: Piano: Beginner: Bastien Piano Series Intermediate or Adolescent Beginner: Faber Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner Series Advanced or Adult Beginner: Alfred's All-in-One Piano Course Series Drum Set: Very Young Beginners: Fundamentals of Drumming for Kids by Rich Redmond Beginners: A Fresh Approach to the Drum Set by Mark Wessels General: Basic Drumming by Joel Rothman Along with materials from these method books, I supplement lessons with supplemental materials as well as appropriate pieces or songs for the student to achieve success on@ Read More