Music Lessons in Barry University, FL

Instruments: Piano Voice Orchestral Percussion Music Keyboard

In voice I teach what I learned the Alexander Technique method of singing which focuses on posture and alignment. In piano I learned the Russian method and do teach it but I also teach the popular and Jazz method of fake book reading. I use whatever method the student require based on their ability to learn and what there goals are but am fond of the Faber and Faber method. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar

It is very reward to see the passion of a student committed to learn. The process of learning is unique to each student and so everyone learns at their own pace. As teacher I am aware of this and I adapt my lessons accordingly. I am a very patient person and understanding person. My priority is that each student understands the material. This means that communication is key. Back an forths and questions are always well come. Read More

Instruments: Piano Clarinet

My only expectation is that my students try. If they are showing a geniuine effort to learn, both the student and I will enjoy the lesson. I tailor my lessons to that specific student. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

When meeting a new student I like to take the time to know about them. Such as their Hobbies, what kind of music they like, what attracts them to the flute , what kind of future career they are interested in taking and what they hope to achieve from taking lessons. From there I can cater my teaching style to fit their needs. Each student learns at a different pace and I want to set goals each week for us to achieve as a team that are realistic and do my best to motivate my students to work hard to achieve them. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

In my classroom, I teach fundamental musical concepts such as rhythm, melody, listening skills, and ensemble performance. I strive to create an engaging and supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable exploring music and expressing themselves creatively. Seeing students grow from their first simple rhythms to confident musical performances is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work. Beyond the regular classroom setting, I actively organize and direct several extracurricular music activities. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

I am a motivated instructor who enjoys teaching students of all ages.  My experience includes playing from memory works by well known classical composers such as Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Chopin and Debussy.  These recitals were before I graduated.   My teachers were impressed that I could play these works from memory.  I enjoyed practicing for these recitals. Playing the piano was never considered a job for me because I enjoyed it so much. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

For beginning students I like to focus attention on fundamental technique on both hands, making sure that they use the correct finger positioning on the bass. As they advance, the student will begin to know the whole fretboard through scales and arpeggios (in all keys) so the student knows where all the notes are in the instrument. For intermediate to advanced students I recommend books like "Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony" by Bert Ligon, "Fingerboard Harmony for Bass" by Gary Willis, "Funk Bass Fills" by Anthony Vitti, "The Latin Bass Book" by Oscar Stagnaro and "The Essential Jaco Pastorius" by Jaco Pastorius. Read More