Violin Lessons Hockley County, TX

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, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Guitar

FOR BEGINNING BAND STUDENTS I START OFF USING EITHER ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OR STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE. WITH STRING STUDENTS I USE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR STRINGS.FOR JAZZ STUDENTS I USE THE JAMEY ABERSOLD JAZZ METHODS AND ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR JAZZ COMBO. WHEN IT COMES TO JAZZ THESE ARE THE BEST METHOD BOOKS FOR SOMEONE THAT WANT'S TO LEAR HOW TO PLAY JAZZ/BLUES. MY PHILOSOPHY OF LEARNING MUSIC IS THAT ALL STUDENTS CAN LEARN HOW TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENT IF THEY APPLY THEMSELVES TO THE METHOD THAT IS BEING TAUGHT. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching lessons in my own home, online, or in my students home consistently for the past 9 years when I first started at the tail end of my senior year in high school. Teaching lessons quickly became my part time job in college, and from there, it continued onward! I took my academic and recreational background on violin, guitar, and voice and carried it into my private lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Synthesizer, Recorder, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Orchestral Percussion, Music, Keyboard

I am a fully-certified music educator of over 20 years: I have taught both middle school band & choir to at-risk youth for 3 years, as well as elementary music at a private Christian academy for an additional 3 years. With the saxophone as my principal instrument of 35 years now, I also play many other instruments that I teach, including: Piano, Violin, Drums, Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, and Trombone. As for my formal education, I received the Bachelor of Music Education degree from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; and the Master of Music Education degree from The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA, 2010). Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I am a instructor that is conscious about the importance of good sound technique and instilling in the student the passion in music. I graduated from California State University with a Bachelors in Music performance, viola being my main instrument. I received a Masters degree in Church Music and pursued more studies in children's music pedagogy. I went through the Kodaly certification at Texas State University. I have been teaching children since 2000 on a formal basis. Read More