Music Lessons in Greens Bayou, TX

Instruments: Trumpet

From the first day in college i have been giving private lessons to other musicians in my department. I was noticed right away for my musical ability and people always wanted to study with me.Me being a section leader for the marching band gave me a chance to exercise my teaching skills dealing with more than 20 trumpet players at a time. I love teaching students that have the ambition and determination to make their dreams come true. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Euphonium Tuba

I have been band director in the public school system for over 20 years and an adjunct professor in college for several years. Since 1993, I have been teaching private lessons to low brass students ranging from grade 5 through college. Students under my director have been successful in District, All-Region, All-Area, All-State and Texas UIL competitions. I have many years working with students from all backgrounds and ability levels. In addition to teaching, I also compose/arrange music with several compositions being used for the Texas All-State Jazz auditions. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

I have been teaching for the last thirty years although I took a break in the middle to focus on my composition and production career, I would now like to put a greater emphasis on teaching and passing on what I have learned. My main emphasis for the student is to create an environment where they are having fun whilst learning. I encourage improvising and not taking it too seriously. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I am a talented music educator who empowers students with the tools they need to become ambassadors of knowledge and valuable members of society. I am passionate about music and I am commited to maintaining up-to-date knowledge in the field. I am a musician who is engaging and enthusiastic in hands-on learning with students. I have had a lot of joyful moments musically whether it was from the marching band or the concert band in school, and I would like to share the things that will give others the same joy. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Aside from finding a student's learning style, my teaching method centers around creating goals that break down barriers. Most barriers are something other than a student's ability to learn. Music is a hard-learned skill, and it's all too often that many students face the hard reality of not becoming the next legend as soon as they pick up their first instrument. In creating a system of achievable goals for the student, I'm able to push the student away from the negative outlook that comes with the inherent difficulty in maneuvering through the nuances of learning. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For my novice students I will use the John W. Schaum piano course. We will begin with scales and arpeggios. Once these students have grasped the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce repertoire appropriate for their first solo recital. My goal is to instill in them an appreciation for the classical music of the 18th and 19th century such as that of the Three Bs (Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms). Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I have been playing the saxophone for 10 years and I am versed in different styles. I first began studying classically and in my later years I turned to Jazz, RB, Gospel, Blues, and Funk. I also learned how to play the clarinet and Flute. am a Saxophonist primarily focusing in Jazz and RB. However I am classically trained. I am always looking for an opportunity to inspire, young and new, musicians to keep live music alive. Read More