Music Lessons in Stillwater, MN

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I have been teaching since my early days in college (over 10 years), and I absolutely love working with passionate students! I have had students ranging in age from 4th grade to middle-aged adult, and in ability ranging from absolute beginners to collegiate music majors. Many of my students have participated in various honor bands (both jazz and concert), and I have former students who have gone on to become professional music educators and performers. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Euphonium French Horn Music

My methods, practice, and philosophies is as follows: Practice starts with a routine in listening, sound and technique. Music supposed to be fun and enlightening, filled with accomplishments. I believe that when the student sees his advancement or growth they want to do even better. For the beginner, we would need to evaluate their needs working through the Arbans Complete Conservatory Method. This book has everything they need, as well as for the advance, and proficient students. Read More

Instruments: Voice Saxophone Clarinet

For students of all levels, I emphasize the fundamentals. No matter what style our focus is in, the development of scales, chord progressions, modes and technique patterns are universal. I incorporate solo literature early and often and work with the students to play the music that they listen to every day. We develop the students ear through weekly memorization of music the student enjoys on a daily basis. This allows us to branch into more advanced literature with a deeper understanding of what makes a style, a style. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

I am certified in vocal pedagogy and have my bachelors in Music from North Central University. I have been teaching private lessons & doing vocal production for the last 3 years. I am a singer, songwriter, vocal producer and I work in social media marketing as well - so I am able to offer a lot of insight in other areas relevant to artists as they need. I work with a lot of artists that are constantly releasing music and/or performing live and need consistent coaching in preparation. Read More

Instruments: Piano

After winning the LB Bank Scholarship for Young Musicians (Germany), I moved to Karlsruhe, Germany, to study with Professor Olga Rissin at the Karlsruhe Hochschule fr Musik. In Germany, I have performed numerous concerts as a soloist, receiving an invitation to record Bachs Busoni Chaconne for the SWR Radio Station in Southern Germany.In 2010 I came to US and completed Artist Diploma at Hamline International Piano Institute with professor Alexander Braginsky. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

Over the years I have done everything from playing in the local "Battle of The Bands", opening for rocker Marshall Crenshaw with my band "Caf Society" and playing with jazz great Vincent York at The Montreux Detroit Jazz Festival. I have been teaching for over 20 years and really enjoy teaching and helping others, whether they want to play for their own enjoyment. Read More