Music Lessons in Hialeah, FL

Instruments: Saxophone

During my time at FIU I was a Teaching Assistant with the FIU Marching Band. There I assisted in the direction and teaching of the marching band students, and attended all performances. For the past 5 years or so I have been teaching private saxophone students as well. My experience with saxophone consists of classical pedagogy. Classical saxophone is a beautiful and forgotten art that I wish to share with my students. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

When I first meet a student, I like evaluate their current skill level and based on that, I will have an idea of which direction to guide them. I will learn their intentions of what their goals are short term and long term so we can work together to prepare for what is to come. We will study fundamentals, solo repitore, scales, basic theory and contemporary technique. I will also work with helping the student to choose an upgrade flute if they feel they are ready. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I usually build the lesson goals individually with each student by getting to know each other. One basic goal in all lessons though is to develope passion for music and for the human voice as a music instrument. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Welcome New Students! My name is Ivan and I love music. I believe I was meant to serve others through music. I was fortunate to graduate with honors from Berklee College of Music. I've performed in multiple stages in North America with both established and indie artists. My all time instrument has been the drumset but in the last 5 or so years have worked on learning and mastering guitar. I've recorded both at commercial recording studios as well as at my own home recording studio. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba

Every student requires a uniquely tailored teaching style, but also they possess a unique set of strengths and "weaknesses" that will be addressed. I do not believe in the "cookie-cutter" approach to teaching. I believe that fundamentals (scales, tuning exercises, lip slurs, technical excecises) are important as these are the key to unlocking the instrument as a means of self-expression, by eliminitating the infamilarity and oddness of the trombone. That being said, I believe that technique should be approached in the most musical way possible, and I strive to teach technique through actual music.  My teachers, as were most successful brass players, were influenced by the legendary tubist of the Chicago Symphony, Arnold Jacobs. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I love teaching and, as your teacher, I don't need anything from you other than an open mind. I don't need you to prove yourself to me at all, and I want you to improve for yourself. I'm here as a resource to help you achieve your goals, whatever they are. If I do my job well, every student becomes their own teacher, developing a critical ear and knowing how to fix their own problems when they arise. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am just a musician and a teacher with a wide variety of skills and interests. Originally from Cuba where I was born and grew up, I went to the best music schools in Havana where I studied classical guitar and piano but my true development happened as an accompanist pianist to singers, bands and choirs. I have lived, taught and performed in Cuba, New York city, Jamaica, Miami, Canada and Buffalo NY. Read More