Music Lessons in Catalina, AZ

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Oboe Music

I have been teaching in classrooms and after-school programs for over twenty years, and in 2023 began teaching music lessons in my home studio. I grew up playing music and participating in school bands and orchestras, but spent the first half of my adulthood in careers unrelated to music. I have found that my formal music education did not prepare me for the music-making that I find most rewarding today--making music collaboratively and casually with friends. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

I seek to empower my students by providing a high-quality musical education through goal-oriented, individualized instruction. In order for me to shape my students into the musicians, I need to match my teaching style to his or her learning style. This means that I must be flexible and willing to learn from my students, just as they are learning from me. I believe that the desire in young people to succeed at music comes from a love of music. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet Music

So many methods that I may tend to use. But generally having scale pages, etudes, maybe a ensemble/solo piece may help as well. I feel it is essential to develop skills before playing solo pieces, though slowly working through them is also tolerable. Consistent practice is key, 15 minutes to an hour each day is y general advice. It can be very efficient or it can be maybe only focusing on 3 bars. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I am passionate about piano and music education. I believe that a good music education unlocks skills and talents that cross over into other disciplines including S.T.E.M. subjects and even athletics. Music lessons are also a great way to teach personal responsibility and the importance of preparation. I have a bachelors and masters degree in classical piano from Chapman University in Orange County and University of Southern California. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I have a personalized lesson plan that I've created. It starts with basic fundamentals, nomenclature, tuning tips, basic beats ets.. and progresses to more intricate beats time signature variations, fills, rhythms, poly-rhythms and more. Where we begin is based on an initial skill assesment. There's always something to learn, even for the best! Read More

Instruments: Flute Clarinet Recorder Piccolo Music

I am extremely dedicated to my students. Understanding how exciting it is to play with accompaniment, I have played piano for multiple student recitals in order for them to learn collaborative skills as well. The piano is also a great way to teach harmony, music theory and improvisation because of its a visual and kinaesthetic elements. When a piano is not available, I make arrangements in my notation software, so that they can still gain the skills and experience, therefore having the music making process a more emotionally rewarding activity. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

I was ableto learn and play four mallet percussion. My marimba set up had crash and splash cymbals, a cow bell (yes a cow bell,the world needs more cow bell, LOL), a brake drum, a djembe and a small set of musical wind chimes all attached to a frame that surrounded the entire three octave marimba. We'd travel with the football team and that year we went to the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Go Ducks! Read More