Music Lessons in Scottsdale, AZ

Instruments: Piano Clarinet Recorder Bassoon Keyboard

For beginning students who are younger, I prefer starting them with beginner method books and ear training. Brain and physical development can proceed at very different rates. I believe in the constant testing of the student's readiness of various musical elements such as absolute pitch, rhythm, reading, finger control, note reading, attention span, interest in music, intelligence, etc. Finding each child's strength and weakness will be the key to determine the path of the repertoire they will be playing. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion

Hays State U.), Mark Schnose and Jeff Sallee, Inventors of the LP “Cube” Shakers, Chris Crockarell of Row-Loff Publications and others.                                        I first developed his international reputation in percussion, as a clinician and educational representative for the Ludwig Drum Company. He has taught and performed at major universities throughout the United States including Indiana University, Ohio State University, the University of Southern California, the University of Texas, the University of Missouri at Kansas City Conservatory of Music, the University of Wisconsin, and Northwestern University. Read More

Instruments: Flute

Principal Flutist in Arizona Pro Arte Ensemle, Scottsdale Musical Theatre Company. Avira Flute duo. Former flutist at Scottsdale Arts Orchestra. Past president and Board of Directors of Scottsdale Musical Arts, Author for Phoenix Flute Examiner, Board Member for Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place, Acting Executive Director of Arizona Pro Arte Ensemble. Read More

Instruments: Violin Electric Violin

These lessons are not mine- they are the student's. Which means that it is ultimately up to the student where these lessons can and will take us, I am merely a guide to help them get to where they want to go. However, no matter what, there are two things that are most important to me to come out of these lessons. The first is having healthy and proper posture/body alignment. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer Music

Music is something that gives me a sense of self-gratification, takes me to a whole new world, where everything is right. I've been teaching and making beautiful sound for 45 years. Music express emotions with no words, it is a language of love, love between you and deep inside yourself, it awakens something that you never imagined before, you'll find something that you never lost before, that is with you, deep inside you. Read More

Instruments: Flute Harp Recorder Piccolo

The advantages of private lessons over in-class tuition are legion. All children learn differently, no matter how old, and if I can recognize the student's specific needs - be it confidence, focus, a goal - the classes can be tailored to meet individual needs. Another advantage is rate of progress. In class the faster learners can lose interest as the slower struggle to keep up. All can arrive at the destination but not all take the same path. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin

I am a fun loving and patient instructor who enjoys seeing my passion for music spread to different people. In 2012 I earned a Bachelors in Psychology with a minor in music from Northern Arizona University, and went on to complete a Masters degree in Music Therapy from Arizona State University. I have experience performing in academic orchestras, choirs, and guitar ensembles, as well as with song writing and performing in local bands. Read More