Music Lessons in Tallevast, FL

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin

I taught a few people here and there in the late nineties. Seven years ago I started teaching again and it became my full time job. I have given private lessons at my home as well as local Sprigfield, Illinois music stores. Prior to moving to Florida, I taught at Rolens Brothers Music and Daddy O's Music Shack. Both are located in Springfield Illinois. I have taught every walk of life. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

My teaching experience started in the late 70s, as I began teaching private lessons in drums at a young age. Since then I have been working with students inmusic schools and lesson studiosaround the world including Japan and Brazil. Mygoal is to inspire and encourage creativity and individualism through music by establishing a rapport and building trust with my students. I strive to create an enjoyable learning experience for students while incorporating a practical, innovative, step-by-step, hands-on method to learning drums and percussion. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

Beginning students will learn the essentials, often through a book. We will work together on focusing and controlling all the trumpet muscles and begin to develop good habits. The initial stages are crucial to developing a proper sound so they are set up for less complications in the future. Older and more experiences students will not only be learning music theory, but also how make Music out of notes. Applying personal experiences, analogies, and emotions into music can fester the most growth. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

I like to remain fluid with respect to my style. I want to know what the student is trying to accomplish and then find the path that motivates them the best. Their unique path will be a plan with proven techniques using a developed system based upon my experience of success. During the lesson, I want every student to understand the why behind the request. It is my intention that every student leaves their lesson excited to play more and share their music making with anyone who will listen. Read More

Instruments: Violin

I began playing violin in fifth grade at age 10 and loved it immediately! I continued to play through college, then began my career as a college English professor while raising my family. While teaching at City University of New York (CCNY) I played with the BMCC Downtown Symphony. After moving to Montclair, NJ I played regularly at St. Mark's Church for eight years before moving to Largo, Florida, where I continue to do orchestras and solo performances. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

In short, each lesson will simply include the use of traditional written and aural theory, scales, chords and arpeggios as well as cater to the genre/repertoire preferences and the student's own unique learning style and personality. I encourage effective practicing strategies during the lesson as well as communicate with the parents on how they might enforce practicing at home. Above all, the most important aspect of the learning process is to have FUN. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Mandolin Fiddle

I am a dedicated instructor, adept at analyzing students' musicallearning styles, and tailoring teching methods to fit each individual's learning style. Whether you are just learning how to hold the instrument, or struggling with making it to a new level, I have the insight, knowledge, experience and expertise to help you achieve your goals with minimal frustration. Playing a stringed instrument requires passion, patience andpractice. If you have these three requirements, then you will succeed and enjoy the process.Because eachperson hasa unique set of needs, I will endeavor to help you learn to become a self study where possible, but also recognize any limitations whichwill respond bestto professionalinstruction or coaching. Read More