Music Lessons in New Deal, TX

Instruments: Trumpet

I have been teaching trumpet since 1992.  I began my private studio in Lubbock, Texas while I was attending Texas Tech University.  I performed in the Tech band, as well as in a brass quintet made up of myself and local brass musicians from the Lubbock area.  I performed many weddings and other functions while in Lubbock.   I have been in the DFW are since 2003 and restarted my teaching in 2005 after a two year rest. Read More

Instruments: Drums

For beginners it is drum pad playing only learning the drum rudiments. I expect practice so that the next lesson shows improvement. I teach each student differently according to their skill set. I then move on to the lesson book "Stick Control" by George Leonard Stone. I suggest all students purchase this book after we get the rudiments in place. If you read up on this book, you will find that all the great drummers have and use this use this exercise book no matter where they are in their career or skill set. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

I have been playing saxophone for more than 20 years. I was awarded multiple scholarships at South Plains College to play in their Symphonic and Jazz Bands. I have many years of experience playing at in my church choir as well. As a result of which I have played professionally at numerous weddings and other similar events. I have helped, develop and train several young musicians for performances at church. I have over 30 semester hours of college level musical education. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Ukulele Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon English Horn Keyboard Classical Guitar

For Band students I normally use the method used in class or I will use the Ed Suede Band method. I like this method because it starts out very basically and simply and gradually increases in difficulty. Voice students must first pass an Audiation test which is essentially a test of their sense of pitch. From there I begin with vocalizations followed by singing materials. I have composed my own First Studies for Guitar. Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola

I use the Suzuki method for all starters, however, the repertoire is not only Suzuki. As indicated reading method, the more used is the I Can Read Music and the Hal Leonard Essential Elements. My students' repertoire is very significant in the process to be played and arranged for an ensemble as well. I understand that each student has a specific kind of motivation to play a musical instrument and usually, the student finds a new way when he/she start playing in a group (in his church, school etc). Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone

Every student is different, so my teaching approach is rarely identical from student to student. Technical training progresses as a student develops motivation through his or her practice habits. I try to encourage practice through journal entry and self-accountability. I also try to make a student's home practice a little more exciting by setting goals and explaining what will be accomplished through achieving these short-term goals. Introducing new concepts while perfecting basic technique is how I try to captivate a student's attention and excitement for music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet French Horn

I am a passionate and active musician. I love playing and I love sharing my passion for music with as many people as I can. I am a graduate of South Plains College studying commercial music with vocal performance. I recently have graduated Texas Tech University with a B.S. in Human Sciences. I have been singing and playing professionally now for 12 years and have loved every minute of it. Read More