Music Lessons in Macalester Groveland, MN

Instruments: Trumpet Euphonium French Horn Music

My methods, practice, and philosophies is as follows: Practice starts with a routine in listening, sound and technique. Music supposed to be fun and enlightening, filled with accomplishments. I believe that when the student sees his advancement or growth they want to do even better. For the beginner, we would need to evaluate their needs working through the Arbans Complete Conservatory Method. This book has everything they need, as well as for the advance, and proficient students. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Over 12 years teaching experience of different level and age.Accompanying on exams, play concerts with different Instruments 2001-2006 Piano teacher and accompanist at the Saradjian Music School. Teaching assistant and accompanist at the Yerevan State Conservatory. Official piano accompanist at the Opera theatre in Yerevan(Armenia). 2007-2010 Teaching assistant and accompanist at the KarlsruheState Conservatory (Germany). 2008 Invited to the Master Classes as the official piano accompanist by professor Boris Belkin,Yuri Zhislin, Mikhail Kopelman, Diemut Poppen, Igor Suliga and Gustav Rivinius in Oviedo,Spain. 2010 Teaching assistant and accompanist at the Hamline University.Accompanist of A Cappella Choir at the Hamline University Since 2012 Piano teacher of Musika LLC 2006-2012 Chamber as well as solo engagements throughout Europe,and abroad 2008 Invited to the Master Classes as the official pianoaccompanist by professor Boris Belkin,Yuri Zhislin, Mikhail Kopelman, Diemut Poppen, Igor Suliga and Gustav Riviniusin Oviedo,Spain. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Organ Synthesizer Music Keyboard

Every student has different needs. I offer a relaxed style of teaching. Safe, comfortable evironment. Parents are always welcome to attend lessons for their students if need be. I have a student tell me what their goals are and we go from there. Some students may have a greater understanding of how the language on the page works. Others may have very natural ability to play the instrument, but may have more trouble with the notation if you will. Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola

The most enjoyable and quickest way to learn is to be in a supportive, nurturing environment, instructed by a master of the craft, while given the most effective body of information on how to do it. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass French Horn

For beginning horn students I use the Rubank method as well as my own combination of etudes. Once the student has a solid understanding of the fundamentals a regimine of solos and etudes will be assigned, followed by the standard solo repertoire. For bass and guitar students I have my own method book that focuses on music theory, technique, as well as improvisation. I strongly believe in adapting my materials and method to best suit the student and the students need, I will work to help you achieve your goals! Read More

Instruments: Violin

My first priority is creating a safe and fun environment where students can ask questions, and set goals that are realistic to their needs. We work together to find imagery and methods of practice that work for each individual student, and make weekly notes in a "lesson plan" notebook. By helping students identify and set their own goals and helping them identify their own understanding of the practice methods, I am encouraging critical thinking and practice discipline, which I find more efficient long-term than enforcing my own home-practice techniques and goals. Read More