Flute Lessons in Piney Point Village, TX

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Tuba Oboe

My starting point for my students is typically having them practice posture, hand position and proper mouthpiece placement. After this has been satisfied, I have the students blow using a breathing exercise. From this, I have the students play the first three notes out of their Habits of Good Musician Book 1. Students will continue in the book and proceed to their daily lesson exercises until they are ready to play other higher level music pieces. Read More

Instruments: Flute

I carefully review the goals set my me and my students and break them down into manageable steps, acknowledging and celebrating their accomplishments along the way. I am constantly evaluating what is helpful to each student and using this information to guide my instruction for future lessons. My overall goal is to help a student learn music using an instrument and to help them discover their passion for music so they can become lifelong learners who truly enjoy participating in music. Read More

Instruments: Flute Recorder Piccolo

My greatest interest in music rests in Ethnomusicology. I have a particular passion for traditional Celtic music, and am proficient in the Tin Whistles. I also dabble in traditional Native American flutes, and own instruments from Guatamaula and the indigenous tribes of Alaska. With my teaching comes a deep appreciation for music, the message it sends, and the way that music culture affects the people around us. I continue to expand my knowledge of cultural musics, and would love the opportunity to pass that knowledge on to my students. Read More

Instruments: Violin Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Euphonium French Horn Piccolo Oboe Bassoon Music

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with the lesson books you or I provide, preferably Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I have been playing the saxophone for 10 years and I am versed in different styles. I first began studying classically and in my later years I turned to Jazz, RB, Gospel, Blues, and Funk. I also learned how to play the clarinet and Flute. am a Saxophonist primarily focusing in Jazz and RB. However I am classically trained. I am always looking for an opportunity to inspire, young and new, musicians to keep live music alive. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

I come up with a customized lesson plan for each of my students that will stay on the best possible path to success. Based on skill level, all lessons are geared toward progressing to a goal that the student sets while setting individual milestones. I choose a method book that is most appropriate for the student. When I work with beginner students, I typically will use a year one method book such as Essential Elements. Read More