Music Lessons in Southview, PA

Instruments: Voice Flute

...My approach to teaching is strongly based on the individual student's wants and needs. I never approach any lesson the same way and I never teach the same lesson twice. ... Read More

Instruments: Guitar

...I have been playing guitar since age 10 to the present (age 56). Styles primarily include:rock, blues, jazz, funk and r & b. Studied music with various teachers at various levels during the first 15 of those years. ... Read More

Instruments: Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet Euphonium Tuba

...My methodology follows a template: I will first establish a firm grasp on the fundamentals before moving my emphasis towards precise intonation and rhythm. I will then focus on giving students the creative drive and the tools to be masterful artists of their instruments so they are better able to bring a story to the notes on the paper.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Clarinet

...For intermediate or school-aged students, I like to supplement the material they are learning in school. I like to continue to use Rubank, Klose, and Rose books to continue to develop technique and musicality.... Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

...For jazz studies, I begin students with Lenny Neihaus' Jazz Conception for Saxophone, which lays a great foundation for jazz and swing playing. After this, I do a lot of ear training and memorization exercises for tunes, and talk about chord-scale theory.... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...For those interested in Rock, Jazz or Blues styles, I generally use "A Modern Method for Guitar, Vols. 1, 2, 3" by Wm. Leavitt, published by Berklee Press. For adult beginners or intermediate / advanced students, an hour lesson is recommended.... Read More