Music Lessons in Lake Mary, FL

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

In middle and high school, I performed on saxophone, bassoon, drum set, all percussion, and guitar every year. I performed jazz, classical, military, big band, and marching band music. Served as head of the drumline in high school and taught many musicians how to perform on the snare drum, multi-tenors, bass drums, and mallet percussion. In college, I got more busy with schoolwork :( but I had time to compose music on my own and join a local pop-punk band called Shout London. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn

Hi, I am a university trained, professional trumpet player currently performing with the Maitland Symphony Orchestra and the Southwest Florida Symphony. I am also a former member of the first trumpet section of the Orlando Concert Band and have a graduate degree in Instrumental Conducting. I have experience teaching beginners starting with the 5th grade through intermediate and advanced high school and university age students. I can offer flexible lesson scheduling and can give helpful advice on purchasing and maintaining an instrument. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

Hello, and I'm so glad you stopped by! I'm a public school music teacher turned private clarinet studio teacher! I earned a Bachelor of Music Education from Stetson University. I taught music in public school for four years, then earned a Master of Music from the University of Florida. I've been teaching clarinet for almost seven years now, and my experiences teaching in public schools has really shaped who I am as a lesson teacher. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I can also be heard commercially with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chorus on the CSO Resound label and on other recordings with the Houston Chamber Choir, San Antonio Chamber Choir, and the William Ferris Chorale. Formerly an Assistant Professor of Music at Valdosta State University (GA), I am now a private instructor and freelancer in the Orlando area. I teach part time at Valencia College and was the 2020-2021 Chorus/Keyboard Teacher at David C. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba

I always start with the fundamentals of sound production along with the musical fundamentals such as scales and sight-reading that go along with performance. I am extremely interested in all aspects of the biomechanics of trumpet playing, from breathing to embouchure to tone production to technique. Because of my intensive study of brass pedagogy I am very capable of teaching euphonium/baritone horn, trombone, tuba, and French horn. I try to make bad trumpet players better, and good trumpet players great. Read More

Instruments: Piano Clarinet Recorder

With more than thirty years of teaching experience to students of all ages, from beginners through advanced level, I can tailor your lessons to your unique interest and learning style, while providing a solid foundation for you to build on. I have taught in many different situations, including church - related ensembles, school-based choruses, helping kids gain confidence to play for their grandparents, all the way to classical students training for competition. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

I teach both the Classical and Suzuki methods. I have students of all ages so it varies which student is learning which method. The best for children is the Suzuki method that is widely used in the USA. Classical methods can be used when I teach young adults and adults. It is pretty flexible though and I sometimes teach younger children the classical method. I like challenges and I often have children and older students that express different tempers. Read More