Music Lessons in Boulder, CO

Instruments: Accordion

When I was eighteen I studied with a great teacher and accordionist, Chelso Ferrari. He taught me how to play full chords from fake books utilizing jazz sequences and transposing major, minor, and seventh chords into augmented fifths, sixths, major sevenths, and primarily diminished sevenths. In my early years I studied the Palmer method and learned many classical songs which culminated in my performing Malaguena and Rondo ala Turk at various shows. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Synthesizer Accordion Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I'm a graduate of The University of Nevada Las Vegas where I earned my Master of Music degree in Jazz Studies and Drum Set. During my studies at UNLV, I traveled to Australia to perform at the Adelaide Fringe Festival (February 2009). I also held the college marketing representative position in Las Vegas for Warner Music Group. I hold a B.A. in Percussion Performance from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. During my studies at Kutztown, I had the opportunity to perform at the Paris Conservatory for the Perkumania Percussion Festival (November 2006); Read More

Instruments: Voice Fiddle Music

The technique varies slightly style to style, so it's important for there to be good student-teacher communication! I like to begin each voice lesson with a music theory and ear training review, as it can be difficult for those with a vocal emphasis to learn to read (I know, I've been there!). It's important to have a good grasp on the mechanics of the music, because it'll open so many doors for the student, no matter what area they're focusing on! Read More

Instruments: Cello

I am a compassionate, creative and effective cello teacher who believes that any student with the excitement to learn can succeed. Currently, I am studying at the University of Colorado Boulder with Professor David Requiro to receive my Bachelor of Music degree in Cello Performance. In addition to my educational experience, I have also attended several summer music institutes including the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival, Innsbrook Institute, Online Summer Strings Intensive, and the Bowdoin International Music Festival. Read More

Instruments: Piano Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Depending on what the student's interests are (note-reading and chords or just chords only), I typically use FJH’s Everybody Loves Guitar Book I and II. It is an engaging step by step method for all ages using a wide variety of music styles. For intermediate level, I use the USC Thornton School of Music "CAGED" system scales that provides the basis in the fundamentals of improvisation. As a supplement, I let the student choose a favorite song with a dual purpose in mind: to use it as way to put everything into context, and later as a recital piece. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar

As that progresses guitar players will learn how figure out their own chord voicings and bass players will learn how to move from one chord to another in a manner that keeps the music going forward. Drummers will learn various styles of drumming from basic rock beats through various Latin and jazz styles. Hand technique will be introduced little by little unless a student shows a strong interest in the benefits of proper technical execution. Read More