Music Lessons in Mid Florida, FL

Instruments: Piano Clarinet Recorder

Music is a big part of everything that I do. I graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1992. I have performed in ensembles, for weddings and special events, and provided accompaniment services to other musicians. I enjoy the complexity and challenges of classical music the most, but I also enjoy the experiences of playing music that makes me feel good. Whether it's music for church, school, accompanying for soloists in competitions or just making music for fun, I love what I do! Read More

Instruments: Piano

I was trained in the Leschetizky and Schnabel methods, so those are the primary influences of my technical approach. As for method books for young students, it depends on their strengths and needs which I assess in the first lesson. From that assessment, I assign a methods book that best fits them. If none of them are satisfactory, I have a library of my own written exercises and methods that I provide for free. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Teaching has always been a joy to me and I enjoy having children experience the understanding and love of music It is my hope that the student enjoy what they are doing and learning  Should they not understand I try to find out what is difficult  Should I see that a student is not practicing that is a distinguishing factor I have worked with children with learning disabilities as well so I use various methods to attempt to have the child or adult grasp the concepts and be able to perform     Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

I like teaching and performing music. There is nothing better than when I learn to play the piece well. Also-when I teach the beginning student-it is great to see how that student develops his/her playing over the days/weeks/months. It is good to have constant attention of the teacher because of learning to play the pieces in correct way is very important. The correct playing will help the student to achieve even higher goals-that is to play both melodically and technically more difficult. Read More

Instruments: Cello

Philips Center. I also founded the Central Florida Cello Association at UCF, which brings in top professionals from outside the state for masterclasses and workshops. Some top cellists I've worked with and under included Dr. David Ying from the University of Rochester, Mihai Tetel from the University of Hartford, and Richard Narroway all the way from the University of Melbourne in Australia! The cello and I are one in the same, and being able to share my passion with professionals and beginners alike has been a joy that I hope will endure for my entire life. Read More

Instruments: Flute Oboe English Horn

I originally began teaching while in college teaching students on both flute and oboe. I began teaching students out of my home several years ago and taught for about 3 years until I moved and my students were not able to continue with me. I feel it is very important to have proper hand position and the proper way to play the instrument and initially spend time making sure these very basic foundations are correct, but have creative ways to help the students so they learn quickly and enjoy it as well! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Electric Guitar

I am fairly young and just starting in the world of teaching. Although I have been there as a student since the age of 8 year olds. Always getting inspired by my professor at the academy. I also helped around the academy teaching little kids how to play drums and jamming with them so they can learn how to rock out with a full band and fall in love with playing with people and make good connections. Read More