Music Lessons in Seminole Heights, FL

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My first goal is keeping music fun. One of the easiest ways to start this is by knowing why a student wants to learn the guitar. With that, I can set realistic expectations from week to week and encourage them as they make accomplishments. I try to incorporate songs early on. There is some amount learning of chords and other fundamentals needed, but it doesn't take much to start playing. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My curriculum varies depending on what instrument and style the student is learning. For orchestral string instruments I use the Suzuki method books but also others. The Simandl book for bassist is an amazing resource as well. Modern Reading Text by Louis Bellson is a great book for improving not only your rhythm reading ability but also sight reading. For guitar it really depends on what the student wants to focus on. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Euphonium Music

Everything is set in accordance with the student's needs, aspirations and interests. I will help to create realistic goals and schedules, but at the end the student is the boss. Nothing is imposed, nothing is reached if the student did not ask for it. That way I make sure that progress is organic and the student will have a better understanding of why things are done in certain ways when they keep getting better. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

I believe it is important that beginning students who do not know how to read music yet stay out of the books at first. Reading music and trying to hold the instrument correctly, having bow control, and paying attention to tone can be overwhelming. The first few lessons will be book free. Once I feel the student is able to read notes, we will begin in Hal Leonard's Essential Elements which also comes with a CD for easy at home practicing. Read More

Instruments: Violin Music

Teaching Experience: My teaching experience spans over four years. I have taught a variety of players at different ability levels, spanning from age 3 to 26. Performance Experience: Ocala Symphony Orchestra Ocala, FL 2019-present Substitute University of Florida Symphony Orchestra Gainesville, FL 2019-present Concertmaster principal of second violins University of Florida Graduate String Ensembles Gainesville, FL 2019-present String quartet, piano quintet, piano quartet, string trio Furman University Symphony Orchestra Greenville, SC 2015-2019 Principal of second violins Furman University Scholarship Quartet Greenville, SC 2015-2019 Furman University Chamber Strings Greenville, SC 2018 Principal of second violins Furman University Opera Pit Orchestra Greenville, SC 2016-2018 Furman University May Experience Engaging Music Duet Greenville, SC 2018 Notable Teachers: Private Lessons Chamber music Master classes William Preucil William Preucil William Preucil Janna Lower Aspen String Trio Veronique Mathieu Thomas Joiner Miami String Quartet Nancy Chang Miles Hoffman Mary C. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola

I love all kinds of music and am excited to share my knowledge. As a public school music teacher and have led singing groups and strings ensembles. I enjoy working with students of all ages. I have travelled around the world singing in a variety of groups including classical, opera, gospel, pop and many other styles. I have utilized my skills, training and certification to satisfy fine arts requirements for home school graduation. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute

I tailor each of my lessons to the needs and desires of each individual. I am fond of using method books such as Hal Leonard's Essential Elements or Bruce Peterson's Standard of Excellence (or, with school children in a band program, whatever their method book may be), but I also like to bring separate handouts or sheets of exercises, drills, and songs that I have created over the years. I want each lesson to be engaging and fulfilling, and for the student to feel as though they can achieve the tasks set before them for each suceeding lesson. Read More