Music Lessons in Stillwater, MN

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

My style of teaching is personal and caring. Whether my students develop a desire to pursue music beyond our lessons, I care about their happiness and personal success in life. I develop a relationship with my students and I really enjoy it when I hear that they used a concept I taught them in our music lessons for something beyond music. I at least hope to instill a strong understanding and enjoyment of music in each of my students which they can share with the people in their life. Read More

Instruments: Flute Recorder Piccolo Music

I want to see my students thrive grow in their musical abilities. I use a lot of positive reinforcement in my lessons to help the students become confident and strive for excellence! I also try to get to know my students well enough to know what learning style best suits them and what will help them continue to grow in their musical studies. I strive for my students to develop the skill of making realistic goals, and finding a way to meet those goals. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching guitar for over 15 years, and have taught students of all ages and ability levels, including at many music schools and at the college levelat Century College in Minnesota. As a guest teacher, I have given many masterclasses both in the United States and Europe. While I primarily perform as a classical guitarist, I have extensive experience both teaching and playing other styles, including rock, folk, jazz, blues and pop. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice

An Example of this may be "You are hitting the correct note and pitch but your jaw is tight and it is getting in the way of your ease to sing higher". or "You may be singing the correct note but your throat is going up and it is causing your voice to strain and "level off". The best teachers (and performers!) are Life-Long Learners and therefore, I plan to continue taking lessons my entire life. (; Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Euphonium French Horn Music

Hello, my Name is Aristides, I am a passionate performer, instructor, and musician. I love all genres, and love a challenge. I have performed Latin music, swing, Pop, Classical, and various other genres. I graduated in 2016 from the University of central Florida with a (BM) Bachelors in performance. I've performed in the Ocean Center (Convention Center in Daytona),, and in various venues. I also believe that the student needs to be engaged, and challenged in their musicality by calling them to a higher technique within their abilities to perform. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Fiddle Keyboard

My musical life has been extraordinary. Born in Mpls. MN, I attended the Aspen Musical Festival before my departure to Vienna Austria for Master studies in Violin/viola and piano. Scholarship intended for one year ended up a 25 year tenure, teaching, performing in Vienna and raising a family. I returned to the US to become executive director of a music school in MN. I was able to start new after school music programs for elementary schools throughout the district, start an orchestra program and open a theater program for kids. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute Piccolo

I have been playing the flute for over 25 years and have been in teaching/a therapist for at least 18 years. I currently work in a charter school with students ranging in age from K-5th grade, many with multiple disabilities. I have worked, in the past with students that were younger and those that are more advanced in age. I approach each lesson with the indiviuals focus in mind. Read More