Music Lessons in Largo, FL

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I started playing guitar at age 5. I have found out that dreams can come true in music.My experiences playing guitar and bass have opened doors I could never imaginedand all my dreams came true. I have had the thrill of being successful as a teen, playing lead guitar for 8 years in the St. Louis area. Moving to L.A. thegroup I was in made a guest appearance on The Merv Griffen Show, and being a studio musician,recording sound tracks for T.V. variety shows,films, The MGM Studios, AND THE THRILL OF PLAYING WITH FABOULIS MUSICIANS.I love both instruments guitar and bass.I am a 3rd generation guitar player.A book is written about the first 30 years of mylife called "From Rock to Rock of Ages", init's 2nd printing, publisher is Pacific Press.My father played on the Grand Ol Opry , including his own weeklyradio show, in the St. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have a natural innate ability to teach and to help students to understand the joy of playing the guitar. My motivation and passion is the love of teaching. I love it when my students have an “aha” moment of sudden insight or discovery about the guitar. I am very patient and encouraging with instruction toward students, never causing them to feel unaccepted or discouraged. I continually create an attitude of unconditional positive regard toward their lessons and their ability to be successful. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

Fun, exciting, hands on, and laid back with an environment that is easy to learn, ask questions, and focused on student progress and students personal achievements. KeriAnne N. Jelinek, Soprano 1131 Ballard Green Pl Brandon, FL 33511 813.955.5669 KeriAnneJelinek@yahoo.com www.KeriAnneJelinek.com EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts | Voice Performance | Cal State University, Fullerton Associate of Arts | Voice Performance | Yuba College Post-Baccalaureate Voice Studies | Shoreline College, El Camino College, Fullerton College OPERA SCENE ROLES Chorus | Tosca | Opera Tampa Chorus | Anton Coppola Gala | Opera Tampa Susanna | Le nozze di Figaro | California State University Chico Lay Sister | Suor Angelica | California State University Fullerton Despina | Cosi fan tutte | Yuba College First Lady | Die Zauberflote | Yuba College SOLOIST EXPERIENCE Soprano Soloist | Memorial Service | January 2019 Opera Soloist | Beach Memorial Service | November 2018 Soprano Soloist | Old Time Pottery Grand Opening | August 2018 Opera Soloist | Opera on Tap | July 2018 Soprano Soloist | Memorial Service | 2018 | June 2018 Soprano Soloist | Wedding Service | 2018 | April 2018 Soprano Soloist | St. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For first learners I like to focus on the basic stepping stones of playing guitar as well as find more about my student in regards to their music preference as well as what they find enjoyable about learning an instrument. Learning an instrument should be fun and gratifying so it is important for a student to be happy learning rather than feel like it is a chore. Positive reinforcement gets way more results than negative reinforcement. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Ukulele

Lately I've been teaching my little brother piano playing on the side when I go over to my parent's house, he is really enthusiastic about playing for me and asks many questions while aptly listening to me. I also help out a couple of my friends that either used to play the piano or are just interested in the instrument and need a primer to get them going. I really enjoy when I can make others passionate about something I love by my example and that is why teaching is so wonderful. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

For beginning students who are just picking up the horn, we focus on the very basics on how to make noises on it. Once they understand how it make sounds, we slow work on refining and controlling so we can actually learn to play! Older and more experienced students will learn how to make Music, not just playing the notes on the page. A lot of time goes into understanding musicality, so we will often listen to recordings, play together to find different way to express musical ideas, and take time to really understand and comprehend different music genres. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

The single commonality among all my students is maintaining a fun atmosphere in the midst of productivity. As artist, we should never take ourselves too seriously. It's counterproductive and creates tension both physically and socially.We strive to captivate audiences. Why not do the same in rehearsal? There's no point in being profound if you're not relatable. I always push my students to be true to how the writer wrote the piece. Read More