Music Lessons in Catalina, AZ

Instruments: Piano Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

Musically, I have been involved in just about every activity you can think of! Although I spend the majority of my time on jazz piano, I have accompanied choirs, played baritone in marching bands, played guitar in rock bands, played bass in funk bands... I like to think that my wide array of experience allows me to cater to a variety of learning styles. In terms of education, I have been working in early childhood and music schools for more than 8 years, teaching children as young as 2 and as old as 20. 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: Cello

My teaching style is centered on the intersection between neuroscience and music. I love exploring how the brain works and how we can take advantage of that to make our practice as effective as possible. For example, did you know that a lot of the absorbing information that your brain does happens while youre sleeping? Or that a technique called random practice is more effective than blocked practice? In addition to supplementing my teaching with my neuroscience degree (in progress), I also think that it is my job as a teacher to make motivation and inspiration as easy as possible for the student. Read More

Instruments: Flute Clarinet Recorder Piccolo Music

My methodology is inspired by the Suzuki method, which believes that learning music is similar to how humans learn to speak first, and write later. In the end, music is a type of language. Having said that, I always have a conversation with my students, and/or their parents, to learn what artists they listen to, what their favorite songs are and what goals they want to achieve. As a result, my lessons are catered distinctively to each unique student, but what they all have in common will be a passion for music! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

I have been teaching music for about 4 years now and i have to say it has been a privilege to show other how to create masterpieces and turn simple melodies into beatiful chords. My way of teaching provides a lot of communication and creatinga friendly environment for both the teacher and the apprentice. I focus my goals on being the best and making sure my students are become better. Young or old anyone can learn if they focus and become passionate for what they play. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My first major role was Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha. As a student at Brigham Young University I memorized a 300-page Italian opera in 10 days. I returned to BYU after graduation as emeritus Singer of the Year to perform as a guest artist. Some of my performing credits include: Pirates of Penzance (Major-General), Cosi Fan Tutte (Guglielmo/Don Alfonso), The Mikado (title role), Mary Poppins (Bank Chairman), and The Music Man (Marcellus). Read More