Music Lessons in Spring Valley, TX

Instruments: Voice

I meet the student where they are, intuiting their desires, fears, and needs. I believe the process of learning involves a step-by-step building of knowledge and skill, reinforcing previous accomplishments in order to be prepared for new developments. Therefore I create a plan for each lesson with specific goals of student achievement. At times however, even the most carefully prepared lesson can evolve into unexpected pathways. In that case I remain flexible and attuned to the present situation, providing guidance and encouragement to explore that which opens before us. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

Music is like a language all it's own, and I try to teach it similarly to how we naturally learn language. Growing up we don't learn by grammar and rules, but by listening to others. I make sure they are prepared with everything needed to play songs/pieces, as well as all that is needed for improvisation and solos. Then I begin starting them on reading and writing music, typically using a beginner method book such as essential elements. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I've always felt a calling to music; as a child I took choir for three years and then hand bells for another three years in high school. Finally, sitting for the first time at a drum kit in 2013, I discovered my true love for percussion. I began taking up to three lessons a week with a blast beat and heavy metal emphasis for the next year and a half. During this time I had the opportunity to begin assisting as a drum tech for a local band. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Classical Guitar

I love to see my students reach musical maturity. Therefore, even, a beginner will sound musical after just a few lessons. I always remind them to push forward to higher levels. I always advise them that practise is the key and the more they practice the faster they advance. Classes consist of warming up exercises, then the student works on the music assigned and the Instructor gives it a grade. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

Often times, I am teaching myself something new that I am not acquainted with. This gives me the ability to always think as a beginner and to figure out how I can convey information to different students with different learning styles. I have experience teaching classical and jazz lessons. I love growing musicians into be the best that they can be. When I first began to study jazz and bought theory books and listened to jazz in order to get better. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I try to make my students happy, and my lessons as fun as possible but have high expectations as well. For the ones that want to get involved professionally I emphasise on practice even more. Flexible, dynamic, and approach each individual differently. Everyone is welcome to my class! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. In 1997, I graduated from Westmar University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Percussion Performance. Performing all over the world has been one of the greater experiences of my life as a musician, and I've had the opportunity to play in New York, as well as touring all over the world. I was fortunate to record with Mr. Read More