Music Lessons in Shallowater, TX

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone

I have been a professional musician for over 20 years playing with various groups including the U.S. Marine Band in Hawaii, and various cruise ships for Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Princess Cruises. I have also performed with recording artists such as Ben Vereen, Charro, Regis Philbin and the group Kansas, to name a few. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and have been teaching music students for about 20 years. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I have been teaching trumpet since 1992.  I began my private studio in Lubbock, Texas while I was attending Texas Tech University.  I performed in the Tech band, as well as in a brass quintet made up of myself and local brass musicians from the Lubbock area.  I performed many weddings and other functions while in Lubbock.   I have been in the DFW are since 2003 and restarted my teaching in 2005 after a two year rest. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Ukulele Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon English Horn Keyboard Classical Guitar

I take the student at his/her own pace. I try to be sensitive to the needs of the student not just his/her musical needs but his/her academic needs as my ability to continue working with the student depends upon his/her academic success. I will suggest a basic routine at home: Housework, Practice, Study, Leisure, Bedtime. Both for Practice and Study I recommend organizing subject matter in order of least favorite to favorite which gets the least favorite out of the way and saves the best for last. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

I would begin with whatever book your child's school has provided. This would provide consistency and avoid confusion. Aside from this there are fundamentals such as scales and rhythm exercises that are universally efficacious and essential. I would also work specifically on whatever piece the student is currently working on. I would find it best to find out at what level the student is at before tailoring a more specific program. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet French Horn

I am a passionate and active musician. I love playing and I love sharing my passion for music with as many people as I can. I am a graduate of South Plains College studying commercial music with vocal performance. I recently have graduated Texas Tech University with a B.S. in Human Sciences. I have been singing and playing professionally now for 12 years and have loved every minute of it. Read More