Music Lessons in Sandy, UT

Instruments: Trumpet Euphonium French Horn

I may also challenge students to justify their answers and consider a completely different solution. Regardless of what solution works, the humility of accepting possibility of an answer completely different from your own is important to me. Different days may require different solutions, and as a result a lot of ideas will be shared. Once we find something that does work, I like to have the student try to teach me what they have learned so I can see how deep a concept has been engrained. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

Artistic pursuits (like becoming a Bass Player) ALL have two common methods. First, one develops their Techniques and Technical Skills. Second, one uses those techniques and skills to express themselves as a musician - that is, YOU PLAY MUSIC. My Teaching Method follows these guidelines. If it sounds simple, it is! Sounds like fun, doesn't it? Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Flute

I play 3 different instruments. I originally started out on the flute. I played the flute during high shool and college. I studied under Karen , and Leslie Timmons. While I was at college, I became interested in Music Therapy. As part of the curriculum for Music Therapy, I also studied guitar and piano. I have worked as a music therapist and as a music teacher for many years. I have played in marching bands, orchestras, and symphonic bands. Read More

Instruments: Voice Trumpet French Horn

Even though I teach a wide array of musical stiles, every lesson will include the fundamentals and instrumental approach. Posture and Breathing are critical to emphasize every time we pick up our instrument. No matter what we are performing, this always applies and will be addressed as need be. MOST IMPORTANTLY, if my students and I are not smiling and having fun, then I'm doing something wrong! Although I expect students to do their best and strive for excellence, I like to keep things educationally fun and entertaining. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I believe that my principal role as a teacher is to inspire. If I fail to inspire the student, none of the concepts or exercises I teach will bear any fruit. And so I ensure that our lessons consist of lots of musical moments with instruction, feedback, follow up, and accountability built into the lesson time at moments when it will be motivating and not intimidating. I treat the lesson time as if it was a piece of music. Read More

Instruments: Drums Bass Guitar

I have been studying drums for well over 17 years! I love playing, learning, and teaching drums. It's all I ever think about. I began studying Jazz drumming throughout high school, and have performed, toured, and recorded with many bands since. I have become locally acclaimed with my affiliation for local Utah music festivals such as Desert Rocks Music Festival, Powellpalooza, Uncle Uncanny's Summer Sessions, and Psych Lake City. In 2012 I toured heavily all over North America and Europe including Turkey and Greece with a Psychedellic rock band called Radio Moscow. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I started playing guitar as a kid in around 1996 and started playing live with bands in 1998. Since then I have had the privilege of playing.touring and doing session work. I started teaching at Encore music in Port Richey Florida in 1999 and since have done lessons on and off in varies formats. I have played in many bands over the years and have taught hundreds of students. I am always learning and growing as a musician and I really enjoy sharing my passion and skills with others. Read More