Music Lessons in New Port Richey, FL

Instruments: Piano Voice

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel students' desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs... Read More

Instruments: Piano

I began to take music lessons 20 years ago. When it came time for me to choose a degree and career path, I sought the idea of music therapy - using music to benefit and help others. After learning that career did exist, I completed my education and training to become a board certified music therapist (MT-BC). I understand deeply on a personal and cognitive level the importance of music, and how it shapes and moulds a person's personality and ability to connect with the world around them. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

Originally from Dayton, Ohio I've been in the Tampa Bay, Florida area since 1985. I played drums as a kid but gravitated to guitar in my teens. I've been playing and teaching for about 49 years now. But that doesn't mean that I'm old. In fact it is guitar that keeps me bonded with my youth. In addition to music, I did twenty years of youth work in a variety of non-profit settings. Read More

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Accordion Keyboard

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements, Suzuki method and music theory combined. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music Keyboard

In my opinion, my goal for the student is to be motivated, and stay motivated to try to also work at their instrument outside their lessons on their own. I would not want to cram information down their throats, but I also would not want to spend too much time on tasks that would get the student or myself carried away. The process of slowing things down and working them in chunks is, in my opinion, very efficient because the retention sets in really well and it also helps the student get in the habit of how to practice properly, and this goes for any level of student. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

20+ Years of professional Music teaching experience Taught music in public and private schools, community ensembles, groups, colleges and tutored college level theory, piano and voice 15+ years of professional Piano/Choral Accompanying Experience Manhattan Beach Middle School, Luna Middle School, Lennox Unified School District, Rancho Palos Verdes High School and Rancho Palos Verdes Middle School, Yuba College, Cal State University, Fulleron, Cal State University, Chico, Yuba Sutter Youth Chorus, Yuba Sutter Master Chorale, Bel Canto Singers, Allegro Piano Studio, Orange County Music Academy, Redondo School of Dance and Music, Alamo Music, Cathedral Pianist for San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio, A# School of Music, Aria School of Music, Palm Bay School of Music, Palm Bay Academy, and Brandon School of Music Taught throughout Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Seattle Metro Area, Central Florida and Tampa Bay, Florida K-12 Music Education Certification-Florida Department of Education  K-6 Elemenatry Education Certification-Florida Department of Education   Read More

Instruments: Voice

Strong vocal development is rooted in an extensive understanding of healthy technique. Depending on the level and age of the student we will spend anywhere from a third to half of the lesson working on vocal exercises, which will aid in the student's foundation of developing a strong technical background. The remainder of the lesson will be spent working on repertoire. Repertoire assignments will depend greatly on the student's goals and desires. Read More