Music Lessons in Portola Hills, CA

Instruments: Piano Voice

I have taught many students in public schools and in private lessons for many years. The various subjects I taught included general music, choir, piano, band, orchestra, drama and English. I served as Music Department Chairman for many years.The students performed in assemblies, festivals,civic and cultural events, musical plays, andconcerts.I alsohave a background in teaching church choirs. I can teach hymns, anthems, spirituals, gospels and praise songs. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

Beginning students I will start with Hal Leonards beginning guitar and school of rock tablature so theyre learning both tab and notes. More advanced students will learn jazz out of multiple different books. We can start the lessons usually with warmups on scales, arpeggios and chords then for the rest of the lesson, focus on material. Developing your ear, or what is usually known as musicianship, is also something that I offer in addition to music theory. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Ive been informally teaching piano to friends and family for 2 years. Now I have my own studio in Santa Ana to teach out of! Its exciting to design lessons and explain concepts in a concise way so students of all ages and skill levels will understand. Since I specialized in learning and memory in college, I have an extensive knowledge about the best study methods and techniques for learning. This will ensure that lessons will adequately challenging, yet exciting enough to keep them motivated! Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

I began teaching when I was in college around the age of 18. I started with a small group of only a few kids and later advanced to teaching over two dozen per week. I was also offered the position of saxophone instructor at my high school's band camp for three consecutive Summers. In that setting, I coached all 20 kids in a classroom at once and helped them on the field with memorizing their steps and music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Accordion French Horn Music Keyboard

I studied with Frøydis Ree Wekre, renowned hornist and pedagogue, by invitation at the Norges musikkhøgskole in Oslo in the summer of 2015, and in the fall of 2015, I went to Toulouse, France to study with Jacques Deleplancque, solo horn at the Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse. In college from 2009-2013, I played piano for the juries and recitals of students in the vocal, flute, trombone, tuba, and horn studios. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I am a very relaxed teacher - I know that we do our best musical work when we are free from the constraints of judgment. So, I work very hard to create an environment of free artistic expression for my students, where they can feel at liberty to take chances in their music and know that I will be there to encourage them and help them find their way to what it is they aim to achieve musically. Read More

Instruments: Piano

It is of utmost importance that my students enjoy their lessons. I enable my students to express themselves and allow time to explore music together. I aim to tailor my lessons to the students’ individual needs and interests to help them to achieve their goals. I consider my student’s age, learning style, and special needs while teaching. I utilize visual, aural, and kinesthetic approaches to develop skills and reinforce concepts. Read More