Music Lessons in Sun City, AZ

Instruments: Piano Clarinet Recorder Bassoon Keyboard

I'm a fun-loving and passionate educator who loves working with students of all ages. Music has always been a huge part of my life. I am recent graduate from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and Bassoon Performance. I started taking Indian classical vocal lessons and the drums at the age of 6 years old and have expanded my taste and knowledge of various music genres ranging from Thai Traditional to Western Classical. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

Hi, I am a very dedicated and committed teacher, who loves teaching clarinet playing and sharing musical ideas while interact with my students. In May 2019, I graduated from the Juilliard School with a master degree under Mr. Anthony McGill, the principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic, who I have been studying for 6 years. Now, I am studying with Dr. Robert Spring and Dr. Joshua Gardner at Arizona State University, where I am also a teaching assistant. Read More

Instruments: Piano Recorder Music

I also regularly read and attend lectures, conferences, seminars and master classes to always improve my teaching skills. I have been teaching piano and music theory since 1983 and have played professionally. I am a of Music Teachers (CAPMT), Empire Music Teachers Association (EMTA), the Music Educators National member in good standing with the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), and was with the California Association Conference (MENC), the Suzuki Association of North America, the National & the Inland Empire Kodaly-Orff Association, and the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy. Read More

Instruments: Drums Synthesizer

From there we will be working on projects the student may have or the student may tackle my agenda to fine tuned playing and add a plethora of chops to their arsenal. We finish every lesson with rudiment drills, ear training and learning a new song to add to your "music library". - For advanced students we will be trading fours in every time signature, playing my most complex poly-rhythm exercises and extensive ear training until we feel almost worn out. Read More

Instruments: Violin Electric Violin

I began teaching privately at the age of 17, as a way to expand my knowledge and experience. Of the jobs I have and have had, teaching is by far my favorite. I feel that it not only helps my students to grow, but for me to grow as well. I love to teach students who are early on in their career, as it is easier to develop better habits and to fix any bad ones that may have formed prior to my teaching them. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

Since 2015, I've been an avid teacher in the marching arts scene in Arizona and have worked with the band programs at Carl Hayden High School, Corona del Sol High School, Chandler High School, Ingleside Middle School, and Akimel Middle School. Currently, I am the Director of Bands at Carl Hayden High School in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition, I Program Director at Phoenix Union Indoor, where I was a founding staff member in 2016. Read More