Music Lessons in Pahokee, FL

Instruments: Guitar Voice Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I encourage all my students to learn the basic rudiments of music including music theory, sight-reading and playing ‘by ear’. I recommend Mel Bay’s “Children’s Guitar Method” and Hal Leonard’s “Guitar Method Book 1” for school age children. However, many of my students have decided to concentrate on learning basic theory involving chords and scales to develop ability to play ‘by ear’. When working with voice students I focus on basic theory, breath control, and vocal scales to develop student’s ability to discern musical intervals. Read More

Instruments: Music Classical Guitar

My style is friendly and encouraging. My own lifetime of passion is easily seen in everything I present. Lesson are 45 minutes and can sometimes extend another 10 mins free of charge. Each lesson begins with a review of the previous lesson. New material is presented provided the student is able to take on more information. The goals are broken into reading, left hand and right hand abilities, rhythmic study and theory plus the pieces being taught and learned. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Djembe

It has been a pleasure working with students derived from a variety of demographics and age groups. In 2010 I taught senior citizens how to play the steelpan for 2 years (Independence Village White Lake, MI) and prepared them for a performance, in 2012 I taught basic percussion skills for a through a homeschool co-op for one semester (Troy, Michigan) and in the past three years, I've taught private drum set and piano lessons to students ranging from 7-40 years old. 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: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My style consists of trial and error, accompanied with determination of student preferences. I've experienced a range of different students, from beginner to advanced, as well as children who were special needs students. Initially, once a students preferred style of music is deduced, I'll find songs within the students preferences, skill range and or even construct a song specifically for that student to learn fundamentals. Whether a student needs work on technique, rhythm or practical knowledge of music theory, there's no end of methods to utilize to help a student attained to their desired level of proficiency. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

I have almost 15 years experience tutoring Viola, Violin and Piano. I have taught at Manuel Saumel elementary music school and Amadeo Roldan Music High School back in my native Havana, Cuba.  I am always looking for new ways to engage the student with interactive games, and taking advantages of technology . In South Florida I have Taught at The Conservatory School of North Palm Beach, a public k-8 school, Teacher at Spanish River Christian School Violin afterschool program and  Orchestra Conductor at John Leonard High School, teaching students from different ages, backgrounds and musical levels. Read More