Music Lessons in Selma, CA

Instruments: Violin

My teaching experience dates back to my high school days, as I began teaching private lessons part time. Hearing beautiful playing and imaging beautiful sounds is what I emphasize to students. When they have high goals to aim for they gain a passion to pursue great violin playing and enjoy music. Discovering ways to make the violin achieve their ambitions is my job. I love when the student smiles during his or her lesson! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I have been playing bass for the greater part of 15 years. Ihave a passion for teaching and a passion for playing my instrument and music as a whole. I have been privilliaged and honored of having several equipment endorsments ofer the years. I am also a Paramedic and a Veteran. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Synthesizer Keyboard

Advanced vocal students will always do warm-up exercises. There are certain books that are used that have scales and other things that make warming up artsy. The Vaccai exercise books are the best in that area of training. Whether voice, piano, organ or any other instrument, music theory is important. I will try to imcoporate music theory within each, as it is helpful in many areas, especially for advances students who will have to learn it as they progress in their studies. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Harmonica Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

It's really important for me to teach music in a way that people can maintain interest and enjoy learning. With any instrument, music theory, ear training and music analysis is my focus, I think these skills will build a strong foundation for beginners that will serve them well down the road. Also another essential part of my method is teaching correct technique which will help students practice in more a effective and enjoyable way! Read More

Instruments: Trombone Euphonium Tuba

I like to take a more personal tailored approach and focus on areas that are difficult for at student to learn. I treat each lesson like a building block and I keep detailed analysis of all of my students progress. I am very passionate about teaching and I enjoy the look and feel of success the students get form my knowledge. I able to teach any age with a variety of different styles, be it classical, solo, funk, jazz, marching band, orchestra or concert band, I have knowledge of them all. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

I am always intrigued when one of my students makes a breakthrough in their learning. Music is a type of adventure that allows for building blocks to build on top of one another. Students work at their own pace. When a students is ready to move onto the next level, we will advance. Allowing students to see and hear their improvement encourages students to keep pushing through learning their instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Ukulele Recorder Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

My teaching method include a combination of technique, artistry, interpretation, expression, musicality, and repertoire. This approach attempts to build synthesis and synergy between the different elements of musicmaking—both vocal and instrumental: the development and honing of sound technique provided a basis for informed and tasteful musicality as well as, by extension, effective and meaningful interpretation and performance of literature. At the same time, an awareness of and attention to expression, emotion, and interpretation informs the building and practice of technique, giving it context and artistic function. Read More