Music Lessons in Santee, CA

Instruments: Piano Voice Ukulele

For beginning piano students, I like to use the Piano Adventure book series. They do a very good job at laying out the basics of piano technique in a fun and colorful way for young children. As the students progress through the series I will encourage them to begin learning pieces on their own and eventually preparing them for recital performances. For vocal students, I like to teach based on their ability and style preference. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Ms. Kate is an experienced with teaching experience over 25 years. She has taught in the public and private schools (K-12) to college. She has been providing private piano lessons to students age 3 through adults. She is certified by Music Teachers Association of California and is allowed to work with students aiming for Certificates of Merit (CM). She has passion in teaching and music. Being a piano teacher combines both of these passions. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ

Every student learns in their own way, and I try to get that to happen. When the student really learns, they are excited and so am I! It is great to see students progress, and learn more and more. I try to make each lesson and each student an individual, not a mechanical, cookie-cutter process. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

There are lesson books I prefer for Beginner Piano: Alfred's Music for Little Mozarts for age 3-5- All Alfred beginners books age 3+ The Alfred d'Auberge Piano Course I* A Dozen A Day - (start with the mini book before book 1) - by Edna_Mae Burnam I have created thousands of music lessons using games, books, flash cards, and imagination. My teaching philosophy is learn by having fun. Your growth and your practicing is up to you. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Keyboard Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

As I mentioned before, my teaching style can best be described as easygoing, but precise and adapted to each students needs. I focus on the person trying to learn as much as on the learning itself. Yet, Im not demanding or harsh in my delivery or expectations. Rather than a standard, vanilla approach, I try learn my students personality, learning style, and sense of humor pretty quickly and work to adapt the facts and knowledge of music to each student as an individual human, not an appointment. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My private teaching began in the summer of 2007. I started with two students and have continued to teach every summer since. Once I graduated from Cal State San Bernardino in June of 2014, I have taught year-round. Most of my students are beginners, and it can be rewarding when I see how much they have improved over the months. With my more advanced students, I make sure that they stay interested in their instrument and ask them what they are interested in playing, as well as provide challenging pieces. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin

I am a fan of the Suzuki method for beginning Violin students. It is the way I learned, so I am familiar with it. I do think it is important for students to have some say in what they learn. It is important for young students to have fun during the learning process. I like to throw in some current music that is familiar to the student. I also find it important to set goals. Read More