Music Lessons in Rillito, AZ

Instruments: Clarinet Music

As you know I am Adrian J.. But, I'm currently a music-minor student for the Fred Fox School of Music at the University of Arizona. I have gone through a few years of large ensembles up to this point High school ensemble (Wind Ensemble) Tucson Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Central (AZ) Region Band/Orchestra All-State (AZ) Band UA Wind Symphony Marana Winds UA Philharmonic Orchestra After I obtain my music minor from the University of Arizona, I plan to private teach, audition for orchestras and join community groups to keep playing. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

I teach the beginning students with Essential Elements 2000: Eb Alto Saxophone, Book 1. It has the fingering charts for the student to use in practice. The playful tunes are good to work in lessons. For medium to advanced level, I will use Selected Duets by H. Voxman, Daily Studies for All Saxophones by Trent Kynaston, Ferling Etudes book, etc. I encourage the student to practice both technique (Scales, thirds, long tone exercise, tonguing) and etudes on daily basis. Read More

Instruments: Flute Clarinet Recorder Piccolo Music

My inspiration as a music teacher comes from the smiles of all my students. Whether that be from teaching their favorite pop song or classical repertoire, the joy from teaching always keeps me motivated. My volunteer work with several projects for young students in poverty simply stress the importance of music, and how it is linked to the development of the brain. If listening to music is such a brain workout, imagine playing it, imagine making it yourself! 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

Instruments: Piano Guitar

I believe in teaching music theory as well as technic and expression, no matter how young the student is. I believe the piano is a wonderful springboard to learning and exploring other instruments.For piano the student will study out of the theory and lesson books. Other types of finger excersizes and supplemental music will be used, there is a ton of free music online!I may also use other aides to teach the student such as flashcards, musical games, note finders, andcomputer games and sites.For the guitar I typically use Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method but then Ialso use lots of music found online free. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

For piano students, I start with the Alfred or Bastien method series depending on age, and add lead sheet reading and Hanon exercises as well. I tailor lessons to the student, so if the student is interested in playing contemporary music, we work mainly on that. For voice, I assess the students range, current ability, and goals, and then we focus on vocal exercises that will help them improve their technique and on repertoire that interests them. Read More

Instruments: Violin

I have been teaching violin for over 10 years. Growing up in a family of musicians meant that I was always helping out in the music school run by my parents; as a violin teacher, ensemble coach and a practice supervisor. I began my own class of students in London, and also assisted my own professor in his teaching. I like to build up a strong technique on the instrument with my students, and apply this to the repertoire that they are working on. Read More