Music Lessons in Boca Raton, FL

Instruments: Flute Recorder Piccolo

During the time that I was working on my Masters Degree in Art Education at University of Florida, I also taught group classes in flute to adults at the Reitz Union. I had some private flute students as well. I worked as an Art Educator for Dade County Public Schools from 1988-1999. Then I worked as a substitute teacher and elementary art teacher for the School Board of Broward County from 1999-2007. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I am flexible in any teaching style the student will excel in. I will tailor the lesson to meet the students needs. I feel the best and most complete method is the Arbans Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet. Arbans Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet has long set the standard for trumpet pedagogy books. Within its pages, students can find detailed exercises and instruction geared to make the aspiring trumpeter into a first class musician. Read More

Instruments: Flute Clarinet Recorder Music

My teaching style is, mastery. Learning a musical instrument is a physical, mental, emotional skill which can be learned by anybody. The better technique you have, the easier making music will be and the more enjoyable! I combine structured technique exercises with “Fun music”, whatever that may be for each individual student. For students in school, school music always comes first. The first thing that we talk about in lessons is student goals. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Technical Aspects- Students learn about the pedagogy of the voice and how it functions. Students learn. Students learn the ins and outs of vocal technique which include, Breathing, Posture, Vowel Modification, How to belt, How to do runs, How to sing healthily without putting too much pressure on the vocal cords, and more Coaching Aspects- I teach my students to express their singing or music with instrumentation that uses all of the musical elements such as Dynamics, The importance of the melody line, harmonies, rhythm, and much more! Read More

Instruments: Piano

I started teaching shortly after getting my Diploma from the National Guild of Piano. I started teaching part-time in college and eventually started teaching full time once I had finished. I teach all levels and all ages but I love teaching the little ones. I use a lot of games in my teaching to make piano learning fun. I use flash cards, timers, stickers, and prizes to reward my best students. Read More

Instruments: Drums Djembe

I have 20 years of active teaching and instructional development in international schools, private academies and private instruction. I have worked with primary and secondary school-aged children (8 to 20 years old), both in group sessions and private instruction courses, focusing on the teaching of drums and percussion disciplines. • Guitar Center- Studio • Colegio Anglo Colombiano – Primary & Secondary School – Bogota, Colombia • La Clave Private institute – Bogota, Colombia • Crecendo Arte Academy – Bogota, Colombia • Ritmos y Tiempos Academy – Bogota, Colombia Read More

Instruments: Music Classical Guitar

I am a very passionate and motivating teacher who puts the love and dedication into every lesson. With over 40 yrs of guitar study I have published many pieces as well as a successful book on music theory and methodology for Classical Guitar. I have had the pleasure of studying with some of the most influential Classical Guitar performers and professors out there including Virginia Luque who was Andres Segovia's last pupil. Read More