Music Lessons in Sanford, FL

Instruments: Trombone

I have been teaching select students on the side for as long as I can remember. In addition to the basics of the trombone, I'm a big believer in the power of transcriptions and listening as a way to advance personal study and practice, which has produced some really great players. It's so important for students to hear what the tone of the horn should sound like, so they can start to emulate that themselves. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn

Hi, I am a university trained, professional trumpet player currently performing with the Maitland Symphony Orchestra and the Southwest Florida Symphony. I am also a former member of the first trumpet section of the Orlando Concert Band and have a graduate degree in Instrumental Conducting. I have experience teaching beginners starting with the 5th grade through intermediate and advanced high school and university age students. I can offer flexible lesson scheduling and can give helpful advice on purchasing and maintaining an instrument. Read More

Instruments: Flute Recorder Shakuhachi

When I taught Kindermusik to 18 month old children with their parents, it was fun to see how they could copy a rhythmic phrase with their parent or caregiver, it was so sweet. They could reproduce a complicated pattern using "Bab ba's to bond with their parent. For older children, I like to reinforce with creative games that emphasize musical concepts.I enjoy using Essential Elements by Hal Leonard for Band. Read More

Instruments: Drums

No matter what skill level, the fundamentals are always the same: practice, patience, and practice some more. But the key is patience. For beginner students, patience will be vital for overcoming the independence element of controlling both hands and feet. For intermediate students, patience will be needed to advance their technique with practicing rudiments. And for the advanced students, patience through repetition is crucial to fully unlock their potential. I will teach them to combine previous techniques while mastering syncopation. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

My method for teaching is and will probably always be a case by case basis for the student on what they want to learn/ where they are skill wise on the instrument. For example someone that is new to bass guitar I would start with the pure basics about describes the instrument layout and how to produce pleasant noise from the bass guitar. Where with someone with experience I would see what they need to work on and go from there. Read More

Instruments: Violin

In the first class I like to know if the student has any knowledge in music and what made them want to learn the instrument. If they have some knowledge I like to see what they know so I can determine an appropriate path base on what they already know. If the student has no knowledge I start with the basics like recognizing the instrument's parts, the name of the notes, the name of the instrument's strings. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Electric Guitar

When I assisted in the academy, and jammed with the kids who were learning drums. I looked at their faces and nothing brought more joy to my heart that knowing that those kids found passion in music; the same way I did when I was younger. I cant wait to teach more formal lessons specially now that Im older. Just teaching my first student and inspiring them into making music would be something amazing beyond any of the music accomplishment I have had thus far. Read More