Music Lessons in Melissa, TX

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I teach music, not just instruments. I try to develop a broad appreciation for music that will stay with my students wherever they go in life. I take an individualized approach based on learning styles and strengths. I believe in positive reinforcement, especially with younger students! I also take into account preferences for music styles and attempt to use repertoire that not only broadens their experience, but keeps students focused and interested. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Conga Latin Percussion Music Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Lifetime achievements and accomplishments successfully with working with special needs students for over 30 years and much more! Expertise teaching: Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Drums and percussion Banjo, Mandolin, Lap-steel, Tenor guitar and Lap-Dulcimer teaching all instruments with vocal accompaniment if the students goal is to sing. Highly focused on coaching and encouraging my students to strive to become, better, self-driven and highly individually motivated. I teach all ages from 5 years old-85 all levels and all styles including: pop alternative rock metal bluegrass reggae punk ska classical flamenco fingerstyle beginner through advanced acoustic and electric. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Customized Materials: I develop customized exercises, arrangements, and supplementary materials tailored to each student's skill level and interests. This ensures engagement and effective progression in learning. In both voice and piano lessons, my overarching goal is to inspire a lifelong love for music while equipping students with the technical skills, artistic sensitivity, and confidence to express themselves fully through their chosen instrument. Each lesson is crafted with care and attention to detail, fostering a supportive and encouraging environment where students can thrive and reach their full musical potential. Read More

Instruments: Piano Accordion Keyboard

Music has been my life.. I was born in Russia...Started to learn piano since 6 years old.. I went to Music school for 7 years , then continued music education for 4 years in Music College, and for 4 years in University... I became professional musician - a piano and piano accordion player. Beside performing I was teaching students in different Music schools and Music college...I have a Master degree in Music in both Russia and United States. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I will work with any materials my students bring to their lessons. I am familiar with many different series of method books (Faber, Bastien, Piano Town, Thompson, etc.), but will determine what the student needs based on their age and how much they know about music in general. Some school-aged children may have been exposed to music classes before they come to me. I am happy to hear about any school district that has chosen not to cut music education from its curriculum! Read More

Instruments: Piano

Learning should be fun for everyone! My main question to beginning students is: Why do you want to learn to play the piano? I believe keeping my lesson plans in line with a student's particular passion for music is the key to success. For younger students, I like to use the Leila Fletcher piano books, unless they (or their parents) express a preference for another lesson series. For adults, the lesson books I prefer to use, if any, will vary by what the student wants out of their piano lessons. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am an experienced, highly motivated instructor who loves teaching. I am a graduate of the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles California and i have over 12 years of teaching experience working in every teaching environment including, in home, music studios, music schools as well as formal schools. I have taught private as well as group lessons to all ages, styles and ability levels. Ive toured in 15 countries as well as all over the United States and shared the stage with Def Leppard, Slayer, Black Label Society as well as many others. Read More