Music Lessons in Olustee, FL

Instruments: Piano

I first started working with children when I was attending Florida State College. I took a course on elementary education, and did some field work at a local elementary school. It was there that I found out how much I really loved kids. I had a wonderful time in the classroom. It was fun getting to know the students, and I loved how their faces lit up when I read them stories or helped them with their arts and crafts. Read More

Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion

I first began teaching when I was in college. I had several students that would come to my home to take lessons with me. As I was studying drums at University at the time, I was able to know a good lesson and teacher from a bad one. After a couple of years teaching independently, I began working as a drum instructor for Studio Percussion of Music and Dance in Gainesville, Florida. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Euphonium Music

I have played trumpet since middle school. I played in a military drum and bugle corp, and continued playing through college where I received a degree in music theory and composition all the while being a part of the trumpet studio at the University of Florida. Since I have been a music minister being involved playing at church services on a regular basis. For the past 8 years I have run the music program at Saint Francis Academy. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For younger beginners, I typically start with Hal Leonard’s essential elements, every once in a while, I encourage them to find their favorite song (it can be any type of music) to study and play in the lesson. It can be the entertainment during lessons. The purpose it to make lessons more fun and keep them motivated. For adults, I always try to find out what is the best, what the student is interested in, what is the goal, guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons fun and productive. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

Within a month, you should be able to play all the notes of the C Major scale. I will be available to answer any questions you might have, and I will make sure that you start out with the correct mouth shape, or "embouchure". This is critical to establish and get right at first, so I will make sure you start playing correctly, with correct hand placements, and such. I can teach beginner level, as well as intermediate techniques, with how to play higher, practicing techniques, and a daily plan to work on .I will provide materials, technical exercises, lip buzzing, lip slurs, and more! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

For beginning students who are children I use varying method books such as Faber, Bastian, Leonard etc. These method books do a wonderful job of progressing the student naturally and gradually which is my style of teaching. Once the student shows understanding and mastery of the basic fundamentals taught in these books, the level of advancement grows and solo pieces will be chosen that best help the Student progress musically and technically. Read More