Music Lessons in Doctors Inlet, FL

Instruments: Piano Trombone Drums Synthesizer Euphonium Keyboard

For beginning students, I would suggest that a practice log be kept in terms of how long they practice each day along with an outline of which exercises or pieces should be done for that amount of time. I suggest students take breaks, even every 5-10 minutes as it relaxes the fingers and the mind and helps minimize frustration or boredom. With these younger students, a certain amount of practice could merit a prize (i.e. iTunes gift card). Read More

Instruments: Piano

I first started working with children when I was attending Florida State College. I took a course on elementary education, and did some field work at a local elementary school. It was there that I found out how much I really loved kids. I had a wonderful time in the classroom. It was fun getting to know the students, and I loved how their faces lit up when I read them stories or helped them with their arts and crafts. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My curriculum varies depending on what instrument and style the student is learning. For orchestral string instruments I use the Suzuki method books but also others. The Simandl book for bassist is an amazing resource as well. Modern Reading Text by Louis Bellson is a great book for improving not only your rhythm reading ability but also sight reading. For guitar it really depends on what the student wants to focus on. Read More

Instruments: Piano

As previously stated, I love sharing my passion for music and piano with my students! With that being said, watching my students grow as a musician is truly an amazing experience to be apart of! I love to have a good balance with my students of working with technique but also working on something that is fun to play or something of the students pick so that the interest and motivation to play is as high as possible. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

I graduated in 2008 from IUDEM in Venezuela with a bachelors degree in Music Education. During my time in Venezuela, I performed with various ensembles and orchestras specializing in Latin music, jazz, and pop. Here in the United States, Ive continued expanding my musical journey, performing with Latin fusion groups that explore a wide range of styles, including jazz, rock, salsa, merengue, pop, and vallenato. Ive also had the opportunity to play at several festivals, such as Unidos en la Msica, the Seafood Festival in St. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I begin all students with the appropiate level of the Alfred's method. If they have had training with another method, I work to blend that method with the Alfred's method during the first month or two of lessons. Once the student has learned the fundamentals, I introduce them to the solo repertoire appropriate for their level and their genre of greatest interest to them. I hold a recital once a year to give students experience in performance. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I then studied music theory so I could write better music. It cleared up the missing links from my "self taught" days and set the pace for me as a musician. I joined a local cover band, soon formed it into an original project, and through the transformation realized I was writing the music, and teaching my bandmates theory that in turn, made us a great jam band and gave me the freedom to always know where I am on the fretboard. Read More