Piano Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard

Originating from East Chicago, IN, I've known since 3rd grade that I wanted to build a career in music. Over the years I've been able to find my niche, and focus on engineering, composing, and playing live. I've recently come to really enjoy teaching. I find pure joy in watching students make even the slightest improvements (provided they practice :). Everyone that I've taught has walked away with a better understanding of music, empowering them to advance in ways they would otherwise not be able to. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

For beginning piano students I typically use the Alfred Method. Once the student demonstrates a grasp of the fundamentals I introduce solo repertoire. For adults I typically use the John Thompson Adult Piano Course and we work together to find the solo repertoire. For voice lessons, I typically teach the bel canto style. I will work with vocalises that help develop breath control, placement and open vowels. I also use the Music Theory for Singers program to teach Music Theory and also use solfeggi to build sight singing skills. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar

I have had the privilege of teaching both piano more than 40 years.  I love being able to share my joy of music with students, and I can be counted on to provide a structured yet flexible learning environment. My students will receive a strong musical foundation, one that will allow them to grow into creative musicians. I love to teach creative improvisation, and I use lots of music games and  visual teaching tools, to reinforce weekly practice done at home. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Formal lessons are a new thing to me, but as far as teaching goes I’ve taught friends and colleagues along my music school career a thing or two about music production, theory, as well as guitar and piano techniques here and there. Teaching comes as a natural thing for me and I’ve lots of experience and knowledge I would love to pass on. I’ve been playing in and out of bands and ensembles for the past 5 years or so, but writing scores and music of my own has been what I’ve dedicated my time to. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Drums

The following are books that I start my lessons with. In addition, I supplement with materials that my students are interested in learning. If there is a particular song or style that they would like to learn(and is reasonably within their ability level or I am able to modify), I work to teach it to them. Drums: ***The book chosen depends on a student's level and personal goals, but these are great books to start with: Drumset For Preschoolers by Andy Ziker(for students ages 2-6, or students that would benefit from a color-coded system initially) The Drumset Musician By Rod Morgenstein and Rick Mattingly(great for beginning drum beats!) Alfred's Drum Method(for learning rhythms and rudiments) A Fresh Approach to the Drumset by Mark Wessels with Stanton Moore(teaches an intro to a variety of styles, including rock, samba, jazz, etc.) Piano: Alfred's All-in-One Course This book has simple, child-centered lessons that are reasonably paced, teaches beginning music theory, and allows students the opportunity to write. Read More