Music Lessons in Manchaca, TX

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching methods are tailored to YOUR playing level and aspirations. If you just want to start learning songs at first, we'll dive into different bands and styles. My teaching curriculum is customized and starts with Musician's Institute's Core Curriculum and includes the MI Essential Concepts series which contains a no-nonsense approach to fundamental techniques. Depending on your playing level, It's a fun way to learn some basics without a deep dive in music theory. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I absolutely love teaching!I see myself as being a gentle, yet firm instructor. I like to get to know my students and understand their goals. I love to ask my students questions. I am a very patient person and teacher. I listen to the students thoughts and concerns; I listen to what the student is telling me while they play. I will challenge my students, and push them to reach further, while not being inconsiderate of their happiness. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Piccolo Oboe Bassoon

There are many terrific methods and books available for musical development. An easy and enjoyable starter is Essential Elements. The Eubanks series is good, especially the advanced flute book one. There are some great solo books especially the Kris books 1-3 that come with nice piano accompaniments. Students really benefit from scale technique development coupled with arpeggio and varied articulation studies like Klose for Clarinet and Melodiusvand Progressive Studies for Saxophone. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I'm a musician who is as passionate about teaching as I am performing. I graduated from the University of Texas with an honors degree in Philosophy with a Music minor. Since then, I've been working as a performing musician and teacher, playing in various groups around town and at festivals. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience is primarily from instructing at a band camp for multiple summers. Working with beginner level middle school students, it was my job to help them choose songs to play, learn their individual parts, and help them rehearse as a band. Not only was it satisfying to see how quickly they improved through practice, but by the end of each session, the students seemed exponentially more motivated to pursue their musical ambitions. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I like to teach with books but also with songs.  It's all about having fun! I have different routines and practice methods. The idea is to keep things positive and challenge free. Working with a metronome is a key factor for finding the right tempo to make sure that the student will feel comfortable while he or she is practicing the information. The idea is to break things down to a point where things are doable and super easy to deal with . Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I am a dedicated and passionate teacher. My goal has been to bring the joy and motivation that I have experiencedthroughoutthroughoutmy professional life to my students. After studying Jazz Contemporary Media at the EastmanSchool of Music I became a Musical Director and Lead Trumpet Player for Royal Caribbean, on their cruise ships. The trumpet has given me the opportunity to travel and perform all across the world, with many wonderful players from diversebackgrounds. Read More