Piano Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Recorder, Music, Keyboard

Since Covid, (2021) I have retired from public education and now work fulltime out of my house teaching online, trumpet, ESL, tutoring English and playing piano. I am also a songwriter where I have always had a studio where I have recorded many of my own written songs. My students will concur they like my writing. You can check me out on youtube.com, IHCmusic1, and any digital platform for listening to music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Flute, Music, Keyboard

For beginning students no matter their ability level, I always introduce rhythms at the first couple lessons. Rhythm is one of the most important elements in music playing. Once they can recognize rhythms and count, we will start reading music notes then combing altogether along with playing and singing. I typically use David Carr Glover Method for Piano for beginners along with theory book, technic book and performance book in class. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar

My studio has the latest technology to reinforce skills and knowledge that are being taught and learned. For my youngest students I use Music for Little Mozarts.  I have developed a curriculum supplementing this particular series -  rhythm is experienced with percussion instruments, boom whackers, and lots of fun music games "off the bench".  Time is spent both "on the bench" (playing on the keyboard), and "off the bench". For students 6 years old and above I use the Faber & Faber method, although If that particular method doesn't "click" with a student, then I certainly have others I use. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Oboe, Bassoon

As a teacher I offer a common sense approach to teachingall instrumentsto students of all ages. For students who are new to playing; I focus first on the mechanics of playing,getting their mind to respond to what the body to best of their ability. Along the way they learn to read and understand written music, and just as important, how to play with and forother musicians. They learn to trust their ears and instinct, and develop the ability to create their own style and identity. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Recorder, Music, Keyboard, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I incorporate a well-rounded approach with my students by teaching musical skills beyond their particular instruments such as aural skills and theory. I use my background and training in Kodaly and Orff to teach music like a language by directing my students through experience and practice of the concept for better understanding. I use positive reinforcement and keep things fun for all ages. In each lesson, I work on aural skills and theory through fun warm-up games that get gradually more challenging as time continues. Read More