Music Lessons in Shenandoah, LA

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Piccolo Oboe

For beginning students, I use the Standard of Excellence book 1 by Bruce Pearson. For intermediate students, I use the Standard of Excellence book 2, and for the advanced students, I use the Standard of Excellence book 3. I introduce solo repertoire to the middle and advanced students. I will find what will suite the students. Beginner Level (1 year; up to 7th grade): Rubank - Elementary Method Rubank Book Of Flute Solos, Easy Level Trevor Wye: A Beginner's Book for the Flute Part One Intermediate Level (7th-9th grade): Rubank - Intermediate Method 24 Short Concert Pieces (Cavally) Concert & Contest Collection (Rubank/Voxman) Rubank - Selected Duets Volume 1 {yellow} - for middle school Rubank - Volume 2 {orange} - for high school and the advanced students. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music Keyboard

For all students we will begin with building the centerpiece of any musician, their tone. We will work on necessary fundamentals to build the students embouchure, as well develop the students technique and skills no matter the level. My saying is to be better than your yesterday. We will use many varieties of books, etudes, exerts, concert pieces, and methods, to ensure each student is being brought to a better level than they started. Read More

Instruments: Flute Music

I had begun teaching flute lessons during my undergraduate degree, and have more than 10 years of experience. I have taught private lessons in my own studio, also at afterschool institutes/programs such as Orchepia School of Music in Diamond Bar, CA, and Kid's Orchestra in Baton Rouge, LA. Accomplishments of my students have include first chair in school band, top prizes in local competition, and principal flute in youth orchestras. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

Hi! I am a performer and instructor in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. As a performer I have worked in a variety of settings, including symphony orchestras, jazz bands, and popular music ensembles. As an instructor I have worked with students of varying age (9-40+) in a variety of settings. My teaching work has culminated in my several year tenure as bass teaching artist with Kids Orchestra, an after-school music program in the Baton Rouge area. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

I hold a masters degree in viola performance from Florida State University and bachelors degrees in both music performance and business administration from Northwestern State University. I have been the recipient of several scholarships and positions that demonstrate my academic and performance distinction. I have performed in an array of concert venues in the United States and internationally in both solo and collaborative contexts. As a teacher, I am passionate about engaging students with music and guiding them in the development of mindfulness and discipline, which transfers into other aspects of their personal growth. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Since the begining, I focus on sight reading and learning repertoire strategies. I believe that if the student is capable of reading and learning the repertoire quickly, he or she will become much more motivated and the act of practicing will be something pleasant. I like my students to fell they practice because they like to, and not only because they have to. I also like the help the students to build a practicing schedule so they will gradually incorporate the practicing time in their own routine. Read More

Instruments: Piano

One of the most important aspects of teaching, is certainly to help my students develop a passion for music in general and in the piano in particular. Therefore, it's vital that my students progress at their own pace. Setting realistic goals for them, giving them the means to reach these goals, challenging them reasonnably, and acknowledging their accomplishments are the main ingredients of a wonderful, fulfilling, and enjoyable musical journey. Read More