Music Lessons in Santa Teresa, NM

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

I generally do not teach directly from a book. I only use them as guides. I always felt that was the lazy way of doing things. A book doesn't know the student. I find that students of any age, learn and adapt to teaching in different ways and speeds. I start from the very bottom and we build every lesson, using previous lessons as building blocks. I take pride in teaching the way that works best for you or your child. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I attended St. Olaf College for my undergraduate degree and did a Bachelor's of Music in Trumpet Performance and Bachelor's of Arts in Music Theory/Composition. After graduating in 2009, I volunteered for a year as a music teacher in rural Malaysia. Upon returning to the US, I did a Master's of Music at Eastman School of Music before working as a teacher and freelancer in Singapore for two years. I love playing and teaching all kinds of music! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have several methods, but mostly I teach to sing based on solfeage and songs, either italian, german, latin, spanish, and french. Solfeage helps the student to understand better sheet music and also helps understand the real emotion of the piece, among other things involved in a piece. For guitar I use Hal Leonard guitar method. I think that it is important to learn music and how to read it with your instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Oboe

I never imagined life would hold so many surprises for me. Fifteen years ago if someone asked me what my life's dream was, I would have said I wanted to be a professional musician. However, as I grew as a musician and a person, I realized I wanted to give back much more than only a musical performance. I wanted to be a positive part of peoples' lives. During my years as an EFL instructor, I realized the joy one could experience in watching others grow and succeed. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar

I first started teaching kids privately about 4 years ago in their home and I started off with just basic stuff like note reading and pop music but as time passed by I came up with a teaching method that I am pretty confident in. I also worked at a tutoring center teaching guitar and piano to the kids focusing on more rock styles of playing. So my students were learning music from their favorite bands and what they wanted to learn. Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola Classical Guitar

I am a cellist and guitarist from El Paso, TX. I studied at Baylor University working towards a Bachelor of Music Education. I have been private teaching for five years and have received glowing reviews from all my past students. I have also student taught in Frisco, one of the fastest growing cities in Texas. Along with this, I am passionate for students receiving a music education. If selected I will take the time and energy necessary to make sure that each student receives a thorough understanding of all things music, including history, playing technique, and even some theory. Read More