Music Lessons in Mount Lemmon, AZ

Instruments: Trumpet

I have taught private trumpet lessons continuously since 1994. Chronologically, beginning with the most recent: Instituto Sonorense de Cultura as Principal Trumpet with the Orquesta Filarmonica de Sonora, beginner to adult, in Spanish 2015-2020; Kirk's Music Studio (Scottsdale) 2013-2015; The Music Store (Mesa) 2013-2015; Kidznotes 2011-2012; University of Arizona, Graduate Teaching Assistant in Trumpet 2008-2011; New Jersey Chamber Music Society, Brass Coach 1997-2001; French Woods (NY) Festival, Trumpet Faculty 1994. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

I accomodate to anyones learning habits. For young kids i find what songs tey love most and provide teaching through those songs, its incredible how fast they learn that way. Usually use books like essential elements or begginers guide. For adults i focus more on explaining the process of each thing and the whys that come with playing,making sure they open their minds to all the methods of Playing. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My first major role was Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha. As a student at Brigham Young University I memorized a 300-page Italian opera in 10 days. I returned to BYU after graduation as emeritus Singer of the Year to perform as a guest artist. Some of my performing credits include: Pirates of Penzance (Major-General), Cosi Fan Tutte (Guglielmo/Don Alfonso), The Mikado (title role), Mary Poppins (Bank Chairman), and The Music Man (Marcellus). Read More

Instruments: Drums

I began teaching drums back in 2008. I used to only travel to clients. I now have a great home studio set up that I record music and give instructions out of. I enjoy teaching drums and experiencing someone else's progress with my help. It is very gratifying and exciting for me. I enjoy a challenge and always strive to learn new things myself, Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

I'll find the best methods for each student, and I believe that methods can be varied. For example, Suzuki Methods only can bring a beginner to medium level. After few year training with Suzuki, it is hard to make progressions on technique. However, Suzuki Methods can be a good fit for children under 10, because of the fun of study. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I love to impart my passion and knowledge a voice and song to my students it gives me the greatest pleasure I have many many years of vocal experience of performance that has led me to this point of loving to teach! I started teaching when my daughter and my son were very small basically 4 and 5 years old we would listen to the music that they love to listen to together at that point I would point out to them sounded really good oh wow you hit those notes so easily and I would teach them what they did to produce that sound so easily and it stuck with them! Read More