Music Lessons in Miramar, FL

Instruments: Piano Guitar Organ Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar

If the student is young (6+) I will bend down to their height and introduce myself. I recognize that its necessary to give them space. I ask for their name, sometimes Mom and Dad answer. I walk them to the studio and ask them to have a seat on the bench. My mindset at this point is this: what confused and intimidated me when I was a student. I teach from this perspective. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

What makes me stand out from other piano instructors is that I use the Russian Piano-Schooling System approach. Playing piano is much more than just the action of fingers and hands. Teaching of the artistic image and musical intonation, not just mechanical repetition -- is what makes the Russian method so special and unique. My students are encouraged to deeply listen to the quality of the sound they produce, and to identify what needs to be done to improve it. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele

I make the lessons as inspiring and motivational as possible. I encourage my students to practice and set goals at each lesson. It it truly an amazing feeling when a student accomplishes a goal and the smile I get when they do. Music is such a blessing and being able to express yourself through it is an incredible gift. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I have instructed several big bands and students in the finer points of playing and interpreting music. I do believe I have the ability to inspire others to play better and learn to enjoy music, whether as a professional or amateur. The trumpet is one of the most demanding instruments and I feel I have learned throughout the years how to teach others to get the most out of their instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Fiddle Double Bass Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I am originally from upstate New York and earned both my BM and MME at SUNY Fredonia. I have been teaching private and small group lessons for over twenty years. I also have extensive experience teaching ensemble music in public and private schools in Buffalo (NY), Houston, Madrid, Spain and Chicago. I have also worked as an Adjunct Professor at SUNY Fredonia, Roosevelt University, and Lake Forest College. I have published scholarly articles on music teaching and learning and have presented at conferences worldwide. Read More

Instruments: Voice Clarinet Recorder

I am very passionate about spreading the love of music to people of all ages. I am a proud graduate of Bethune-Cookman University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Technology. I studied clarinet under Dr. Philip O. Paglialonga, member of the P. E. N. Trio, and Author of the clarinet methods book "Squeak Big", who studied under the great Mitchell Lurie among other great clarinetists. In addition, I studied operatic voice under Dr. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have over 15 years of experience teaching guitar and voice to students from 4 – 73 years old. During the last two years I began teaching ukulele to children as young as 4years old. I am currently teaching mostly school age children, adolescents and adults. As a music therapist I have used guitar lessons as a therapeutic intervention to improve cognitive functioning in older adults. I believe that an individualized approach is most effective when teaching students of all ages. Read More