Music Lessons in Gibsonton, FL

Instruments: Piano Voice

I thoroughly enjoy teaching anyone who shows interest in music! Because learning requires concentration, The atmosphere in my studio is light, open and colorful. We keep it casual, fun and upbeat. Each student plays a baby grand piano, which offers a full sound. I have a sound system with microphone, used for vocal audition technique. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Mandolin Fiddle

Born and breed in a musical family, Ihave played music since age 6, that was 50 some odd years ago. Music is the most consistently therapeutic experiencein my life. A form of "instant Karma", it gives back what you put into it.While a young adult, I wrestled with performing/teachingmusic as a career. At the time music paid the basic bills, but did not provide an income that would support a family. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Double Bass

For beginners I like to start with using John W. Schaum's Music book as well as helping them to learn basic music theory in order to be able to keep time and know how to read music.  I help them to know their music scales so that they know them by heart when playing music.   I also inspire my students to join recitals in school as well as encourage them to practice daily as well as play with others. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

My student relationships have all developed from people approaching me after seeing one of my performances, which is the same reason why I have wanted to learn from others. I've seen someone doing something that I have felt I wanted to do. My teaching experience has been well-balanced in terms of ages, genders, styles of music, duration of lessons and the reasons for taking lessons. I have worked with boys and girls from the ages of 9 through 16, as well as men and women in their early 60's. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Chicago/Buffalo Grove Instruction of piano and music theory to children and adults. Students participated during the whole school year in piano competitions. Sunday School Music Teacher, 1990-March 1991. Taught and organized a choir ensemble. Taught piano and music theory. Music School, Kiev, Ukraine, 1980-1988     Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

We always start where you are at. So we begin by getting acquainted and assessing your present skills and discovering your interests and what you would like to accomplish. If you are a total beginner, thats fine. I can show you your first chord with just one finger. I often develop custom lessons for a student. I like to get you going where you can play something fairly quickly. If you're not having fun, if you don't feel you're accomplishing something, you won't stick with it. Read More