Music Lessons in Grosse Tete, LA

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music Keyboard

My teaching experience dates back to my days in college, as I began teaching in East Feliciana parish as a band director at the age of 22. I have now been teaching since then. I have made students college ready, able to receive scholarships, and be ready for any college program they choose. I have worked at East Feliciana Parish Schools, Northeast High School, and Now Southern University. My job is prepare each student to be ready to succeed to the next level. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

I hold a masters degree in viola performance from Florida State University and bachelors degrees in both music performance and business administration from Northwestern State University. I have been the recipient of several scholarships and positions that demonstrate my academic and performance distinction. I have performed in an array of concert venues in the United States and internationally in both solo and collaborative contexts. As a teacher, I am passionate about engaging students with music and guiding them in the development of mindfulness and discipline, which transfers into other aspects of their personal growth. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I first began teaching music students in 2002, with my very first student being on guitar. Since then I've been priveleged to teach beginning guitar, beginning drums, and piano to students as young as 3 and as old as 60. I also worked at Gymboree Play n' Music where I taught music classes to children and their parents from 6 months old through 5 years old. While in college, I played gigs with my band in north and south Louisiana, directed music for contemporary worship services at various churches, led youth bands, and participated in the Centenary College's: Jazz Band (piano drums), Cantare Choir (voice), Wind Ensemble (percussion), Percussion Ensemble, and Chamber Orchestra (percussion). Read More

Instruments: Cello Music

I always try to create a friendly and respectful environment where my students can feel free to express themselves without being judged. I also appreciate and take care of my relationship with my students since I believe the influence of a teacher is part of what shapes a student's personalities and experiences in their present and future. Read More

Instruments: Piano

One of the most important aspects of teaching, is certainly to help my students develop a passion for music in general and in the piano in particular. Therefore, it's vital that my students progress at their own pace. Setting realistic goals for them, giving them the means to reach these goals, challenging them reasonnably, and acknowledging their accomplishments are the main ingredients of a wonderful, fulfilling, and enjoyable musical journey. Read More

Instruments: Voice Trumpet Trombone Flute Clarinet Piccolo Mallet Percussion Keyboard

For all ages I like to begin with a skills test. Where they show me where they currently stand with their instrument. From there I refer to books by Trevor Wye to give students a strong fundamental basis in tone, technique, articulation, intonation/vibrato, and breathing/scales. From there the lessons would be tailored to where the student wants to go with their learning. Composition books would be kept to write down what students need to practice and to record their progress. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Recorder Music

Im an orchesrtal conductor that loves music and has a passion for teaching. I have been guest conductor in many places and have performed in several countries, I have done several operas and symphonic works as well. I love teaching students. Music is my only source of income so I make the best out of it Have had the opportunity to work with the greatest people ever! Currently working with the best teachers and performers in the DFW area incluiding people from the Dallas Opera and Irving and Plano Symphonies Read More