Music Lessons in Peoria, AZ

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I custom-tailor my lesson plans for each individual student based on a variety of factors such as prior playing experience (if applicable), student's desired goals and outcomes, student availability, etc. A typical first lesson with me will be spent going over what goals you want to achieve and how I can best serve you in reaching those goals by working with you to develop an effective plan of practice. In addition, I will share the knowledge and expertise I have gathered from my teachers and my own musical career to ensure that you have all of the tools and resources you need to start seeing the results you want. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Classical Guitar

I can help you overcome the obstacles of the fret board and keyboard. I plan to support you and find creative ways to help you learn. I will help you read and write music, as it is a language which conveys emotion and energy. I will help you organize your practice approach so you can be efficient and maximize your gains. I have a wide variety of experience learning from top professionals within classical guitar, classical piano, jazz studies, and composition. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

Beginning students for woodwinds (flute, clarinet, saxophone) usually start with the Essential Elements book. As they advance the next books are usually Breeze Easy book 2 followed by the Rubank Intermediate and Advanced Methods. Advanced students will break into instrument specific methods. Flute with use methods such as The Melodious Studies and Pares scales books, clarinets with use the Klose books and Saxophone students will use Ferling and Klose studies. Students wishing to study jazz methods will use either the Jim Snidero or Walt Weiskopf methods. Read More

Instruments: Piano Recorder Music

If so, we'll go directly to that. - Demonstration of all pieces while working on any problems - Assignment and demonstration, practice and special directions for each piece. - Theory check and new assignment. Complete as needed. - As time permits, review of flashcards, ear training and so forth. - Music Lab (either before or after the lesson as fits in with the students around you) - 15-20 minutes of independent study: musical computer games to support what we are working on, read books about music, composers, music history and so forth, listen to music as supports what we are working on, complete any missed theory assignments, review of flashcards if needed. Read More

Instruments: Flute Recorder Piccolo Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching flute when I was still in high school being a section leader who grew up with professional musicians as her band teachers. I taught sectionals and private flute lessons while in college and spent my free time traveling to schools within Tucson and my previous band teachers schools in Phoenix helping run sectionals and giving students tools to help themselves beyond my one hour or so with them. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer

 I believe that music instruction should not only be educational, but also enjoyable, exciting and rewarding. I encourage my students to practice on a regular basis, because it helps the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. by trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs.  Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Flute

Hello! I am trained in classical music. I started playing music at age of 7: at first: violine, then flute and piano, afterwards; I was trained in opera voice. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Music in the U.S.A. I've performed in school, festivals, art walks, solo, duo and trio. I've also performed in a band and orchestra. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx'xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxcxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Read More