Music Lessons Southwest

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

For Reading: "You're in the Band, Unplugged" Dave Clo, Pop melody books by Hal Leonard, Berklee Press reading studies, Bach's Violin Sonatas and Partitas, Charlie Parker's Omni Book, Jazz Real Books. I have my own methodology for every other aspect of music including theory, ear training, improvisation, etc. Teaching Style I believe first and foremost in supporting and developing what musically inspires a student’s decision to study and/or play music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, Mallet Percussion, Music, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

High school students will work out of the Blue Standards of Excellence book for their freshman and sophomore year; along with a more advanced packet of warm up and scale exercises that I received from the ASU clarinet studio and my current clarinet professor Jeff Quamo. Junior year and senior year students will be expected to know at least 80% of the circle of 5ths and they'll begin to start playing etudes out of the Rose Etude book along with studying farther into the warm-up and practice packet. Read More

Instruments: Cello, Viola, Music

Once students have grasped the fundamentals of the instrument through beginner repertoire, we will explore music of increased difficulty according to the student's preference. As a cellist, it is standard to visit Popper etudes and J.S. Bach's six suites. Mike Block's Contemporary Cello Etudes book has several fun techniques, such as slapping, chopping, and singing while playing, which would be great for intermediate players. We will explore several areas of repertoire and find something interesting to the student. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Cello, Music, Keyboard

I began teaching music in high school when I worked as an teacher's assistant during group piano classes. I started teaching private cello and piano lessons shortly thereafter and continued to do so through college. After graduation, teaching music truly became my passion. I've worked extensively with private students of all ages. I taught private lessons, group classes, and sectionals to students through several different school orchestra programs. I've maintained a private studio with students of all ages and skill levels. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Music

Back in 2018, I was in some practicum classes through Trinity University. I got to see how it was to be a music teacher and felt a calling more so than when I decided to major in music education back in high school. Then 2 years later in 2020, right before COVID hit worldwide, I got to continue observations in north Austin through the Texas Teachers Alternative Certification Program. But this time, I was given the privilege to help a group of students first hand. Read More