Music Lessons in Amsterdam, TX

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

Often times, I am teaching myself something new that I am not acquainted with. This gives me the ability to always think as a beginner and to figure out how I can convey information to different students with different learning styles. I have experience teaching classical and jazz lessons. I love growing musicians into be the best that they can be. When I first began to study jazz and bought theory books and listened to jazz in order to get better. Read More

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: Piano

I love to teach and share everything that I have learned with my students. I graduated from University of St. Thomas in Houston with a BA in Music in 2008. I have been playing the piano since I was eight years old, and I have participated in many piano recitals and competitions throughout my years, and I have been teaching the piano for more than 17 years. I have on occasion played for my church as well. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I start beginners with the drum rudiments and chart reading. This gets them able to move their hands and feet for better coordination. After they have better coordination I introduce ear training which is playing along to their favorite songs. This teaches the student how toplay with a band. For older advanced students I give a listening test to see where they are as a student then I teach accordingly. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Davids teaching career began in Miami, FL, where he taught from 20002006 in various after-school music programs throughout Miami-Dade County, helping young musicians build a strong foundation in performance and music appreciation. In 2006, he relocated to Texas and continued his work as a music educator in La Marque City and the Houston area, where he has been teaching from 2006 to the present. In addition to classroom and community programs, David offers private instruction through online lessons, in-home sessions, and studio-based teaching, providing students with personalized guidance and flexible learning options tailored to their needs and goals. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet Euphonium French Horn Tuba

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. I graduated high school in 2004 and went on with a full scholarship at Blinn Junior College in Brenham, TX. I played first trumpet part all throughout middle and high school and even in college. Also in college I participated in the Jazz band there throughout my 2 years. I also won numerous awards throughout my musical education for solo and ensemble performances and region band competitions with making state band one year. Read More