Piano Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Piano, Keyboard

I actually have 4 degrees. I went to San Jose State University and got a bachelors of science in computer electronics and high tech management. Unsatisfied with working in this field I went on to get two more degrees at UCSB, bachelor of arts and music performance and composition. I have been teaching for over 30 years and can explain any concepts that comes my direction. I am a mastermind of helping students especially beginners, at learning this art. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Clarinet, Keyboard

I have been teaching music for almost a decade. I have taught everything from vocal and instrumental music to general music and music theory classes, both in group settings and 1-on-1. Although I greatly enjoy leading vocal and instrumental ensembles, both large and small, I love teaching private lessons because I can tailor each lesson to the individual student's needs. This allows the student to progress at a faster rate than they would in a group of students and also permits us to focus on the student's specific goals and interests. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Keyboard

I relocated to New York  City in 1992 to major in music at Hunter College. Living in NYC I began performing live and became a studio session musician in the process  I developed songwriting and arranging skills as well as my own composing style. As I advanced musically I began teaching piano, guitar and music theory at the  Academy of Music. Teaching the basics of piano really helped me develop a love for exploring and learning music with students . Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Music, Keyboard

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with either Music for Little Mozarts Series or Piano Adventure Series with essential music theory related piano. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoires appropriate for their performance levels. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in first, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More

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

Most schools use the Hal Leonard Essential Elements and I tend to focus on this method as supplemental instruction but other methods are fine as well especially if the student is already working through a particular method book. For young students I encourage a mix of formal music instruction with music the student enjoys. Nothing unlocks a love of learning like discovering how your favorite music works! Adult students are welcome to tailor their lessons to their musical goals whether that's learning Bach or Breaking Benjamin! Read More