Music Lessons in Point Richmond , CA

Instruments: Piano Flute

...I began teaching when I was a high school student, about 7 years ago, with the flute. I was part of the school symphony so took students from my class and tutored them on their technique and stamina to play richer, louder, longer tones.  After becoming involved with more children as well as children with special needs through my work in university I began teaching musicality to kids in different settings, which led me to start teaching the piano to beginners. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano

...I like to emphasize learning technique through pieces, rather than practicing only technique on its own, as that can get boring very quickly! For beginning students, I like to start with the Piano Adventures series, which has pieces which are easy, teach basic techniques, but also are musically interesting. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music

...I typically use Clause Gordon's "Systematic Approach to Daily Practice in Bass Clef", Arban's "Famous Method for Trombone" and Clark's "Lip Flexibilies". I have devised my own ideas about good brass technique in a document entitled "Optimal Brass Playing".... Read More

Instruments: Drums Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

...I have received an Associates degree in music from De Anza college in Cupertino, California. I currently play in three different bands, ranging from big band jazz, combo jazz, rock, fusion, and r&b/pop.... Read More

Instruments: Violin

...I am pretty new at teaching the violin. I have been playing for eleven years and for most of that time I have been taking private lessons.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...Whether your student would like to pursue a career as a professional musician, or just play for the love of the violin, I will make sure they will reach whatever goal they desire.... Read More