Music Lessons in Marana, AZ

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Oboe Music

I have been teaching in classrooms and after-school programs for over twenty years, and in 2023 began teaching music lessons in my home studio. I grew up playing music and participating in school bands and orchestras, but spent the first half of my adulthood in careers unrelated to music. I have found that my formal music education did not prepare me for the music-making that I find most rewarding today--making music collaboratively and casually with friends. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

This is how the great masters play. Why does it look and sound easy for them? Because it is! If it is not easy for you, then you are doing something that can be improved upon. This applies whether you are playing music or any sport, juggling, riding a unicycle, etc. In my science-based approach to the trumpet, we do what we absolutely have to in order to find the sound and not one thing more. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

It has been for a great road to travel through,the road of music and success. during the past 10 years i have done many things in my music career. I have been invited to other churches to play in phoenix,mesa gilbert california and many other surroundings. Have been teaching for about 4 yers now,and give private lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

My teaching experiencess date back to my college days. Along with the pianoI also played the French Horn, Saxophone, Marimba and sang in voice studio. Those experiences allowed me to be in marching bands, symphonic bands,wind ensemble, choir, vocal jazz andaccompany other musicians on the piano. I'd say that in my second year in the Universityof Oregon marching band whenI auditioned for the pit and was chosen to play themarimba I was soooo excited! Read More

Instruments: Drums

I have a personalized lesson plan that I've created. It starts with basic fundamentals, nomenclature, tuning tips, basic beats ets.. and progresses to more intricate beats time signature variations, fills, rhythms, poly-rhythms and more. Where we begin is based on an initial skill assesment. There's always something to learn, even for the best! Read More

Instruments: Flute Recorder Piccolo Acoustic Guitar

My materials are developed from university level professors who have tried and true practice techniques to help any age group. For middle and high school students I also use etude books for sight reading practice and focus on technique to help with difficult rhythms and wide pitch ranges found in middle and high school music. For adults, I start with asking what their goals are and use supplemented materials depending where their focus is. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My philosophy is that music is part of life and useful in all phases of learning. You may have been labled "right brained" creative or 'left brained" analytical, music connects the two together. Music lessons asks the eyes, ears, and hands to work together connecting the two sides of the brain. Music can dramatically improve math and reading skills while building confidence and enjoyment. Read More