Piano Lessons in White Rock Lake, TX

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Recorder Music Keyboard

I was self taught. I was first chair, in Amarillo High School band, and did solo and ensemble competitions earning a one in rating many times. I also was a part of Amarillo Schools Region bands and orchestras, and made it to area. My Senior year, I moved to Plano, and became a part I also marched 4 years on Band 1 side of the trumpet rank at Texas Tech University. I can play super high notes, I have found a trick to playing using full tone, I can teach you, what I have learned and you can apply it to your playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Music Keyboard

Elementary thru High School students learn through a hysterical curriculum complete with unique personalities, ghosts and animals. My Adults, for which there is no age limit, are always astounded by what they can play in a short amount of time! In addition I have seminars and short courses for specific focus training for pianist, organist, as well as soloists, choirs, choir directors and vocalist.  And all have the flexibility to adapt to the goals and personality of the learner. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My teaching style depends very much on what your goal is in deciding to learn to play piano. I can teach you how to play classical piano, piano improvisation, piano accompaniment, or how to play in a certain style with a musical group. Your goal as a student determines the approach we take. That being said, typically, I take a three pronged approach toward teaching: 1. Theory; teach the fundamentals of sight reading and music theory in small increments and apply them by creating custom musical exercises. 2. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums

My lessons are always fun and memorable. I pay attention to learning developments for each student to develop a precise teaching method that will be understandable. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Ukulele Recorder Music Keyboard

My teaching experience dates back about 20 years. Since then, I’ve taught many levels and many instruments. I’ve taught students ranging from 18 months to 81 years old. I’ve taught many styles;including jazz, pop, and rock. I’ve had students to make videos and win several competitions. My favorite genre to teach is classical. With classical, you can pull all of the other genres out of it. When you learn classical first, everything else seems to fall into place. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Music Keyboard

For beginning students I have a number of books, resources and methods that I utilize in order to keep the lesson engaging and enjoyable. For more advanced students, I typically have a lesson plan or a direction that I want to go after assessing strengths and weaknesses. For all of my students, I always ensure that we are learning and practicing music and concepts that they find enjoyable and is headed in a direction that they want to go, all the while still challenging them of course. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trombone Ukulele Recorder Euphonium Tuba

My teaching experience began when I was in college. I taught trombone and euphonium private lessons for several years in the school district that I attended when I was a student. Additionally, I also have done All State Masterclasses for the TMEA trombone etudes. Encouraging regular practice, building the life-long skill of discipline, and hard work are key skills that I enjoy getting to emphasize to my students, as it has a tendency to build student progression and ultimately gain a passion for learning the instrument. Read More