Music Lessons Southwest

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

My teaching methods are dependent upon the goals of the individual student; I implement a variety of different method books, including Hal Leonard, Mel Bay, Berklee Press, Shearer Method, and Parkening Method. For students desiring to learn classical, I use the studies of Sor, Carcassi, Aguado, Sagreras, as well as carefully selected repertoire. For students who desire to learn more contemporary styles, tablature and chords are used to teach different songs and techniques that the student may be learning. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Euphonium, Music, Keyboard

I began teaching trumpet when I was a high school student. My students were middle school aged peers within my school district that needed additional guidance. While in college, I maintained two dozen or so students within my own private studio. Some of these students were non-music majors that were given to me by my own voice professor. My primary instrument is the human voice. A complicated yet versatile instrument that is unique in every person, and as such should be treated with specific pedagogical methods that best suit a student's age, skill level, and learning style. Read More

Instruments: Trombone, Euphonium, Music

My earliest experience teaching was as a music counselor at a summer festival called French Woods. During my two summers working there, I taught students of all ages and skill levels on tenor and bass trombone, including private lessons. At French Woods I learned that I loved helping young musicians grow. After obtaining my Masters Degree in 2020 I focused on music education, and I have worked as a teacher for more than two years. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trombone, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Music

For any of my new students I like to begin with getting to know them. This way I can decide on how it would be best for me to teach that specific person. Whether if I should speak to student A more stern or more friendly. Depending on the person I decide on how to go by my lesson of the day. I have learned by personal experience and thanks to my student observing classes that I fully comprehended that not just because a student doesn't grasp the lesson as fast as the rest of the class, it does not mean the student is lazy or anything negative. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Music

All of my lessons will begin with listening to the student to understand where they are currently in their skill level. We will then spend time learning (or reviewing) the basics and correcting any issues at the core of the study, such as breathing or posture. We will go over the basics thoroughly to make sure that there is understanding and consistency in practice. We will then move on to warm up exercises while discussing the importance of these exercises. Read More