Music Lessons in Selma, CA

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginning guitar students i typically like to go over basic and essential elements of playing guitar such as posture, how to correctly hold a pick, how to tune a guitar, etc; all depending on where they stand. As i can see that the student is able to have a grasp on a few fundamentals i like to introduce them to various chord and scale exercises. Primarily i like to teach my students of the CAGED system which does a great job in helping my students better discover the fretboard. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

I believe in teaching the basics first and working on technique and just being able to play the instrument before anything else. Most people learning guitar (bass or otherwise) want to start rocking right away, and I think that's great! It's a less "academic" instrument than playing the piano or harp, so I don't see the problem with that. Also, it's your money and I want to see you satisfied :) It is important to know what notes you are playing, especially if the student wants to play with other musicians, so that is a must, as well. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Seeing my students develop their own love for music is something that thrills me to my very core. If I have helped a student convey who they are through music, and have them become excited to share that with others, I have done my job well. I will work with each student to set goals for their piano career, and seek to find out what drives their passion and love for music so that they can be fulfilled.I will tailor my teaching style to fit each student's needs Each student is challenged to practice a minimum of 4-5 times a week 30-60 minutes for each time because practice inspires passion. Read More

Instruments: Violin

My passion since I was 5 is violin music. I love playing, listening and teaching how to play the violin. I was the first student of Aaron Rosand at The Curtis Institute of Music, and studied the violin with Ivan Galamian at Meadowmount, and Piotr Janowski at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, among others. I was a finalist in 3 national violin competitions and winner of 3 Wisconsin state competitions. I have soloed with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra, and Fox Valley Orchestra. Read More

Instruments: Lute

In my personal and professional opinion, all students deserve individualized lesson plans. Methodology is the vessel for teaching, and without a strong method, one can not teach. I do pride myself on creating lesson plans solely based on the players level, goals, abilities and choice of repertoire. Method books generally contain the "how," but not the "why." The "how" is simple, but to understand "why" is different all together. For instance, knowing "why" the thumb needs correct posture will tell you "how" to place it. Read More

Instruments: Violin

There is nothing more rewarding than to see my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, It is important that each and every one of my students progresses at his or her own pace to really get everything down. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging those students accomplishments helps to fuel their motivation in learning their instrument and to progress further, and to have that burning desire to learn more. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

My experiance: Multiple US tours with several bands, and studio work. I have played several types and genres of music including: Rock, Punk, Country, Hip Hop, Metal, Christian, Electronica and Ambient. I have experiance teaching children and adults alike. I also teach my own 2 children. I am also a certified repair technician for guitars and bass. Read More