Music Lessons in Sun Valley, NV

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

I am a dedicated professional who continually strives to better herself in all activities (especially music!). I have a passion for helping others achieve their musical goals and to improve their playing in whatever genre they desire. Whether it be jazz, classical, or popular transcriptions, music is music. During my Bachelor of Arts degree in Saxophone Performance, I spent countless hours performing in with piano accompaniment in recitals, in saxophone quartets, in jazz bands, and in various other small ensembles. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

I constantly assess my students' skill and ability levels and use curriculum accordingly. I am very intuitive with how my students are feeling about their own progress and constantly check in with them to see how they feel about their progress and accomplishments. I set goals for my students, ensure that they practice to reach them on a regular basis, and then celebrate their success with positive reinforcement. This includes verbal praise and encouragement, parental involvement and recitals. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My basic approach to teaching is to evaluate where the student will be most able to gain skill and knowledge that helps them reach whatever their musical goal is. I customize my teaching to each students needs and abilities to optimize success and progress. I found thru my years of teaching hundreds of students that the ones who feel they got something they were wanting to learn are the most motivated to keep going. Read More

Instruments: Piano Clarinet

I have been playing music an instrument for about 23 years now. I started when I was 4 on piano and later picked up clarinet at 10, and going on to learn most of the band instruments along the way. I pursued clarinet performance in college and was principal of the orchestra for the last two years. I currently work full time as a 1st grade teacher as well as perform in various ensembles in the Sacramento area. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Banjo Mallet Percussion

I'm a pssionate musician and music teacher. I enjoy sharing my passion with students. I spend much of my time composing and teaching. I graduated from Lewis and Clark College in 2012 with a major in English and a heavy emphasis on music. I have studied African drumming, electronic music, classical music and jazz. I am well versed in hip hop as well. I have stayed tru to my roots and focused on mostly acoustic music, but my range transfers over to electric as well. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet French Horn

These groups I played with US Army Bands as a trumpet and horn player. These Bands included the following Army Bands: 191st, 116th, 484th, 312th, 159th, 59th, 84th, 300th, 104th, 451st, 389th, 6th, Ft. Ord, 133rd. My active duty performances included active duty 84th, 389th and the 33rd. As a Unit Commander and Officer in charge I directed the 40th ID Army Band in Los Angeles, CA., 70th Army Band in Seattle and 294th Arm Band in Vancouver, WA. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Harmonica Ukulele Recorder Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I was born with a natural affinity for music and have dedicated my entire life to all aspects of music; from composing and performing to producing events and films.Having been educated since high school in the field of music, I went on to graduate from The University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Music Theory and Compostion Degree, and continued my education receiving my teaching credential from San Francisco State University where I minored in Voice. Read More