Music Lessons in Five Points, CO

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

When I was 16 years old VOX sponsored me and I played their guitars and amps at the 1964 World's Fair in NYC.' I began my music lessons at age 4 on clarinet. My Mom, from Italy sang Opera and my Dad from Idaho was an accomplished guitarist. I taught guitar and reeds as a teenager. I love to teach and currently teach the "Art of Recording" which I have done for 9 years. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute Piccolo Keyboard

Developing a passion for music and having the confidence to perform is why I love my job. I love seeing my students achieve goals. I believe setting goals and accomplishing them are important, so I support my students until the end. Being able to perform and having the ability to capture an audience, first starts with the performer. I believe gaining confidence through an instrument is possible. I encourage students to tell me their goals and dreams so I can do my best to allow them to come true. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I like to begin with understanding what the student wants to learn guitar for, whether it’s learning their favorite songs, they have an interest in joining a band, or they simply want to learn guitar for instance. From there I like to gauge the student’s level, and then set goals accordingly. For beginners, I start with fundamental material — instrument acclimation and adjustment, learning chord basics, and some sheet music introduction. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

During my time at RRCC i took almost every music class they offered and started private lessons again with guitar and piano. Every bit of experience has helped my growth as a musician from my first lesson piano lesson at 5 years old to today. I plan to continue it all the way to a Doctorates Degree in Composition and to the grave. With all this time and experience I started to make my own home studio and write my own music and work with music and other musicians at every opportunity i get. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Saxophone

I completed a Masters Degree in Music (Saxophone Performance) with an emphasis in Jazz Studies in 2016 from the Lamont School of Music and have experience working with underprivileged students with varying income backgrounds. I approach teaching students with an individual needs based curriculum and am mindful of their ability and goals. The experience I have gained from performing saxophone on a professional level in multiple musical situations will aide in preparing students for a career in the music industry. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet

I first find out what songs and styles of music my students are interested in, then determine what methods are best for my students to fulfill their musical goals. Some students have no experience reading music while others may be quite adept. Many of my students have been absolute beginners and it is a great joy to see them develop their skills and their passion! At all levels, I emphasize music fundamentals and developing the ability to read music (especially for guitarists!). Read More

Instruments: Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I like to put all my saxophone students in the book The Universal Method For Saxophone by Paul Deville, it is the bible of the saxophone and I still play in it as well For jazz I like The Concept of jazz by Lenny Neihaus, 3 volumes For elementary students they can use their school book or the Hal Leonard methods Read More