Music Lessons in Catalina, AZ

Instruments: Cello

For young beginner students, I typically use the Suzuki method, as that is the way I was trained. Ill also implement other books/techniques as I find useful, such as Feuillard, Cossmann, Duport, and Starker. However, I understand that not every student learns the same way, and I love formulating a plan that works well for each student. Students often come with on their own goals for repertoire in mind, and I wanna do my best to accommodate those. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I believe that a good teacher helps students teach themselves. Most of a students learning will be done on his or her own at home or in a practice room, so a teacher must give them the necessary tools to succeed, as well as constant support and encouragement. My goal is to teach healthy, grounded singing, no matter what musical style my students are interested in pursuing. I focus on balanced and centered body alignment, accurate body mapping, an easy breathing technique, and vibrancy/flexibility in sound. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet Music

As you know I am Adrian J.. But, I'm currently a music-minor student for the Fred Fox School of Music at the University of Arizona. I have gone through a few years of large ensembles up to this point High school ensemble (Wind Ensemble) Tucson Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Central (AZ) Region Band/Orchestra All-State (AZ) Band UA Wind Symphony Marana Winds UA Philharmonic Orchestra After I obtain my music minor from the University of Arizona, I plan to private teach, audition for orchestras and join community groups to keep playing. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My style is rooted deeply in performance and dramatic interpretation. We will work extensively on microexpressions, which are genuine expressions provoked by real emotion. If we think of real experiences when we sing that we relate to, it will transform the performance and bring it to life. The performance will be more believable. My goal as a teacher is to help you give your best performance that allows the audience to have an emotional experience. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

I accomodate to anyones learning habits. For young kids i find what songs tey love most and provide teaching through those songs, its incredible how fast they learn that way. Usually use books like essential elements or begginers guide. For adults i focus more on explaining the process of each thing and the whys that come with playing,making sure they open their minds to all the methods of Playing. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

It all starts from fundamentals such as having good posture, listening to correct intonations, and learning bow technique. I believe the more students play scales and etudes such as Kayser, Wolfhart, Kreutzer,and Suzuki, the better they would become as a musicians in the future. As the students master the basics and get to know their violins, we'll move on to more advanced topics such as music theory and music history giving them all the knowledge needed to play complex pieces within just a few years of holding their violins for the first time. Read More

Instruments: Violin

I customize each of my lessons to fit the needs of each particular student. I take into account the goals of each student, and this is something we will discuss regularly. We will typically spend some time on various technical exercises and studies, and then work on different pieces that we will choose together. I always like to hear if there is a certain piece that the student would like to play and will try to incorporate this into our plan. Read More