Music Lessons in Choctaw, OK

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

For beginning percussion students who are children, I typically start with Kennan Wylie's Simple Steps to Successful Beginning Percussion and Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has grasped the fundamentals of playing and reading, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I like to find out what what the student is interested in learning, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep lessons engaging and fun, no matter the ability. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

You will almost certainly appreciate my teaching style, because you are the one who is learning to play music, so my teaching must be about you. I have enjoyed music my entire life, and playing music is even more fun than listening to it. If you are starting out from the beginning, or someone with past experience but you haven't played in a long time, or someone who is starting music later in life, we can find together a way for you too add such a beautiful thing as performing music to your life. Read More

Instruments: Trombone

My training has always been performance-focused, but I'm a believer that you cannot teach what you don't know how to do yourself. I've spent lots of time absorbing information about all different aspects of performing and composing, and because of that I'm now in a great position to share what's worked for me, and what else could work for people of different learning styles. I've premiered multiple pieces, and have more premieres lined up for later this year. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I always own up to mistakes -on the rare occasion that I am human. I create a supportive learning environment that fosters excellence, and rewards progress with greater opportunity. My studio subscribes to a hybrid composite of Suzuki and traditional methods which includes music appreciation, ear training, music theory, relevant history and a generous portion of instrumental technique. This is practiced in an environment of intellectual growth, mutual respect and genuine fun. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I always start with a strong Classical Foundation, and also specialize in Musical Theatre and Contemporary Styles. Some students love classical music, and we work on Italian arias...while others love 80s Metal Bands, and we work on healthy ways to approach contemporary music. For Musical Theatre, I make sure my students have a wide range of genres at the ready, so they are equally prepared to audition for both My Fair Lady or Hamilton. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I love seeing my students suceed. Its important to me for each student to progress at their own pace. I want the students lesson to be fun and easy going. I try to assure my students that music is supposed to be a realease and not cause more stress and frustration. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium

Students of all ages will work out of a technique/method book. Younger students will use Walter Beeler's Method for Cornet/Trumpet, more advanced students will play from Arban's. I emphasize a "classical" approach, especially with younger students to solidify their skills, encouraging intersted students to begin including jazz improvisation into their studies as their skills advance. We work on tone production, helping the student improve in this area through attention to breathing, embouchure, articulation, long tones, lip flexibilities, scales, etc. Read More