Music Lessons in Rillito, AZ

Instruments: Violin Viola

After moving to the United States, my part-time orchestra jobs have included principal student violist of Conway Symphony Orchestra, associate principal violist of Pine Bluff Symphony Orchestra, and sectional violist of Texarkana Symphony Orchestra. I have gradually understood the importance of the viola section, and how to contribute to an orchestra as a single violist. Three semesters later in May 2012, I received an Artist Diploma from the UCA, and then started to working on my Master Degree there in August 2012. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I have taught private trumpet lessons continuously since 1994. Chronologically, beginning with the most recent: Instituto Sonorense de Cultura as Principal Trumpet with the Orquesta Filarmonica de Sonora, beginner to adult, in Spanish 2015-2020; Kirk's Music Studio (Scottsdale) 2013-2015; The Music Store (Mesa) 2013-2015; Kidznotes 2011-2012; University of Arizona, Graduate Teaching Assistant in Trumpet 2008-2011; New Jersey Chamber Music Society, Brass Coach 1997-2001; French Woods (NY) Festival, Trumpet Faculty 1994. Read More

Instruments: Violin

British/Canadian violinist, Freya C, combines a busy and varied performance schedule as a soloist, chamber musician and collaborative artist. She regularly performs in venues across the UK, which have included appearances at Royal Festival Hall, Cadogan Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall, as well as throughout Europe, in such concert halls as the Festspielhaus (Salzburg), Herculessaal (Munich), Sendesaal (Bremen) and Brucknerhaus (Linz). She has appeared as a concerto soloist on a number of occasions and has given many performances at the Edinburgh Fringe, Aldeburgh, Brighton Fringe and Salzburg Kammermusik Festivals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I am a passionate teacher who enjoys working with students of all abilities and ages. I have extensive experience working with special needs students, and I also specialize in musical theater and operatic training. I work in a general music classroom setting and in a private lesson the setting, so my experience and qualifications are wide and varied. I also am a music director for local theater groups, including the Arizona Rose theater company. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My teaching methods are very straightforward. We spend a lesson working through one or two songs. These songs can be provided by the student or by myself. After running through the songs we examine the tools that would be best used to improve the sound and performance of the songs. The most common techniques that I use in lessons are chiaroscuro resonance, even flow phonation, and vowel equalization. I believe in improving by trial and error. Read More

Instruments: Flute Recorder Piccolo Acoustic Guitar

I am a caring and motivating music teacher and I love using students gifts to help develop their musicianship goals. I graduated from the University of Arizona in December of 2019 with a Bachelor of Music Education. My greatest passion is playing and teaching Irish music because I was given the opportunity to study abroad while in college and fell in love with the music tradition. I have traveled and played flute and Irish Tin Whistle in many countries and I hope to inspire students to reach for what they are passionate about with open arms. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Oboe Music

I'm a multi-instrumentalist who loves making music with other people. Making music is a fundamental human experience, and too many people feel that it is out of reach for them, or that the only way to participate in music-making is to play in a band or orchestra. I fully believe that there are many valid ways of learning and playing music, as well as calling yourself a musician. My journey has not been typical for a musician: after a lifetime of casual music-making, I decided at the age of 43 to go back to school for a degree in Music Education from The University of Arizona. Read More