Lee M
Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Recorder, Euphonium, Tuba, Music
Styles: Classical, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Spirituals, Swing
Lee M
Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Recorder, Euphonium, Tuba, Music
Styles:
Classical, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Spirituals, Swing
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 10-80
Teaching Certificate: Stephen F. Austin State University, Bachelor Degree: Stephen F. Austin State University, Master Degree: Prairie View A&M University
All State Euphonium Player
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity
TMEA Member
Gulf Coast Orff Association Member
I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. In 1999, I graduated from Stephen F. Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Music. Teaching Music to students has been one of the greater experiences of my life as a musician, and I've had the opportunity to play both for my school and church. I loves working with students and sharing my love of music. In 2003, I graduated from Prairie View A & M with a Masters degree in Educational Leadership. After interning, I decided that my love of music to was to strong to switch from what I was doing as a music educator, so that led me to stay teaching younger students music ever since.
My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons part time 8 years ago, and have been consistently teaching students in my school studio for the last 5 years. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I've also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the instruments and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. If a student isn't having fun in their lessons, then I'm not doing my job! My students are encouraged to enter competitions and recitals, as well as work on composing their own original material, so they can feel good about their accomplishments and stay motivated to learn. I'm always looking to bring on new students of all ages!
For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. My students are encouraged to enter competitions and recitals, as well as work on composing their own original material, so they can feel good about their accomplishments and stay motivated to learn. I'm always looking to bring on new students of all ages!
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. I start by teaching students scales by reading the notes, focusing their embrasure or hands, then go from there to harder and challenging pieces.
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