Voice Lessons West

Instruments: Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Double Bass

I begin with asking "What do you want to get from these lessons?" and start from there. I have a number a resources (books, videos, recordings, experience) to proceed through the various paths that one may chose. I try to think of music as a language. You are not born speaking english, just as your not born playing music. We learn our language by immersing ourselvesin it and pick it up as we go. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

I began teaching privately about four years ago, and since then I have taught for a variety of well established institutions like the British International School and the Chicago School of Music. I have also worked as a teaching and outreach artist with Sarasota Opera and Old Capitol Opera. I love working with beginners, because I believe that music is for everyone, and it is important to find the right avenue for each individual. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Bass Guitar, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Djembe, Classical Guitar

I have been teaching guitar for over a decade now. Through out my time I have learned that a patient hand and attentive ear toward what a student wants to learn has helped my students not only enjoy themselves but also grow with their craft. Whether a student wishes to learn simple songs to play by themself or around a campfire, learn to write their own music or all the ins and outs of music theory and their instrument I can help. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Keyboard

I will always push my students at the pace in which I believe they can handle. This means that this will change according to learning styles and motivation or lack of motivation shown to me. I will always give you all the tools I was employed to have as a student so that you will become the very best musician possible. I will always be available for questions and ideas that you would like to run across me. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums

No single approach works with every student when teaching drums. There are simply too many styles and methods to choose from. But when working with beginners, I tend to focus mostly on developing a good internal sense of rhythm and good listening skills. Then if the student wishes, we may specialize in classical, jazz, rock, latin, or whatever style the student is interested in. There are many excelent published methods to choose from and I occasionally assign etudes and excersizes of my own. Read More