Music Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Piccolo, Oboe, Bassoon, Music

Hello! My name is Melisa B. and I am from NY and currently reside in Texas. I received 2 bachelors degrees in music education and flute performance in May of 2017 from suny fredonia and my masters degree last September 2020 from SUNY Potsdam. I have 18 years of experience as a flutist/musician. I enjoy teaching so much and have 5 years of experience doing that. I love my students and sharing my love of music with them. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Cello, Music, Keyboard

I started teaching when I was an undergrad in college. I've taught students of different ages with different personalities. I found it important for myself as a teacher to change my teaching styles according to each student. Using the vocabulary or description that the student understands and give them what they need/want is a better way for them to learn. There's no short cut to success. If you want to learn an instrument, regular practice and lessons are required. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I started teaching and touring as a guitarist at 16. I have been extremely fortunate to have toured around the world with several artists, in front of huge crowds, played on tons of records and taught hundreds of students. Over the many years I've been doing this, I have seen my students passion grow for their instrument which only pushes and motivates me to grow as a teacher. I have seen students go from knowing absolutely nothing on their instrument to playing some of the biggest stages and festivals in the world. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

After thirty years I still love to play and talk about music! I've added more instruments to my skillset over the years just so I can write and create more music out of my home studio. I just released my first album, Influenced, in 2017 and for the first time will be performing music from the album at Denton Arts & Jazz! My first professional music job out of high school was in the Army band where I spent four years playing my trumpet and seeing the world. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My strength in teaching comes from my professional experience playing and organizing my own practice routine. I took lessons years ago where I learned the importance of theory and a consistent practice schedule. I believe it is best to focus on one particular style and to achieve mastery, 4-5 hours a day of good practice will get you playing professionally in no time. Music has taught me many things, but one of the most important is discipline. Read More