Music Lessons in Gotha, FL

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I grew up taking private clarinet lessons in the Seminole county area, all the way through high school before I studied under Dr. Lynn Musco and Mrs. Jessica Speak at Stetson University. While pursuing my studies, I took various pedagogical classes such as Woodwind methods, and Pedagogy for Musicians, both of which I received A+'s in for my final grade. As mentioned in my bio, I have a diverse and long list of performance history as well (my recent senior recital is linked to my profile). Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

If a student is not encouraged to try other things, most of the time they will not. Music is a way of life; it can form us into who we are, if studied regularly from an early age. If a teacher is able to develop a student's interest in   music from an early stage, the student will find that the spiritual, intellectual, and emotional rewards of such passion for music are endless. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder

I am a professional saxophonist/flutist in central Florida who gigs over 200+ dates a year. I freelance with original bands, wedding and corporate groups. I play in jazz, funk, RB, reggae, soul, rock, songwriter, classical and world music styles. I received my A.A. in Music Performance at Valencia College in Orlando (2012) before becoming the music tutor there for one school year from 2012-2013. I then studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston and moved back to Florida. Read More

Instruments: Cello

My teaching experience dates back to my college days. I received my first teaching certificate in 1991 and worked in a Professional Music school for many years. Throughout my professional career, I always had students who would come to my performances and have the privilege of learning and sitting next to me on a professional stage. I've found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the cello and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Acoustic Guitar

After college I played professionally in Nashville. Later I spent 3 years traveling full-time through out the United States playing trumpet in several different music groups. Following that I moved back to Nashville and played as a free-lance musician, including as a recording studio musician and contractor. Afterwards, I became a staff musician for Liberty Broadcasting Network. A large Christian Television Network. After 5 years I started my own concert ministry. I traveled again, this time on mostly weekends for the next ten years. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I make every effort to get the basics down for a student and then to keep things fresh I introduce or ask the aspiring student to start thinking or picking a few songs that they would like to learn within reason of their abilities. Often times its harder to learn without proper practice time or a student's dedicated practice time not being filled to it's potential. I emphasize practice as where the talent comes from. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

David has taught several hundred students classical, acoustic and electric guitar over the past 25 years. Teaching environments have included school classrooms, music studios, and privates homes each presenting their own unique challenges. Some students have been very young children without any specific musical goals, while other students have been mature adults wanting to learn specific songs or techniques. Years of experience has lled David to conclude that initial musical goals often evolve over time and a minimal degree of commitment is essential to a positive learning experience. Read More