Music Lessons in Chesterfield Heights, VA

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Oboe English Horn

I create a customized curriculum based on the experience and age of each student. There are specific method books that I use, but my choices completely depend on the individual student and instrument that I am selecting material for. I like to create a well balanced curriculum of fun, technique and challenge in each lesson. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

I like to start simple. Learning how to hold the sticks and working with different sticking exercises followed by a simple and fun approach to learning rudiments I have a couple of snare drum method books I like to use. I like to play it out and see which one I think will work for the student. Podemski Snare Drum Method or Haskel Harr method. Once we have progressed to a certain point, I like to introduce some fun learning tools. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My method of teaching is very an easy one. I start off by teaching them the correct way to breath. I will also require them to do some breathing excerises. Once I feel they understand how to breath well. I then will teach them how to sing. We start off with simple excerises showing then how to place the vowel sound which is key to making an beautiful sound. I will record several differrent excerises for them to practise. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Music

Masterclass /Additional Instruction Suzanne Lefever - Allyson Dawkins Ames Asbell - Elias Goldstein Lenny Schranz - Alicia Valoti Lynn Ramsey - Linda Klein Masumi Rostad - Carol Rodland Ettore Causa - Victoria Miskolczy Yizhak Schotten - Molly Gebrian Teaching Experience Out of this World Music School, Pflugerville Tx (2021-) Viola Instructor Piano Instructor Bach to Rock Music School, Cedar Park Tx(2020-) Childhood development Class Instructor Violin Instructor Piano Instructor Music & Arts / Guitar Center, Round Rock Tx (2021-) Violin Instructor Leander Music School, Leander Tx (2021-) Violin Instructor Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Drums Ukulele Recorder Music

I teach students of all age ranges therefore i design lessons based on my students current level of skills. I have many band method books as well as a large library of song books. I have many instruments on hand that are in playable condition . These include: Clarinet, flute, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, keyboard, simple drum kit as well as other hand instruments, a violin, a mandolin, a banjo, a ukulele, a variety of jaw harps, recorders, and much much more. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, its important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. This is encouraged by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. And realistic practice time at home. By acknowledging their accomplishments, the students desire to progress grows immensely, making students eager to learn more. Learning what inspires the student allows me to give them a customized piano session that fits their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

I love seeing my students set and reach goals. I make sure that realistic goals are set and that I show the student the steps to reach those goals. If a student does not feel successful, then they are more likely to not practice as much or quit all together. I want my students to feel excited about music and want to practice. I try to find out what motivates and inspires each student in order to tailor my teaching to each individual. Read More