Music Lessons in Tucson, AZ

Instruments: Voice

I have a Bachelor's in Voice from Brigham Young University. I love helping people discover and realize their potential as singers. My training is specifically in vocal performance and voice coaching. I have also taken classes in vocal pedagogy and choral conducting. I have extensive experience working in both musical theatre and opera. I approach my teaching from a theatrical and dramatic standpoint, with emphasis on interpretation of the music. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

I started teaching in my last year of undergraduate study. By sharing my idea of what I learned from my teacher to my student, I found myself become a better musician and teacher. I encourage my student to listening to different genre of saxophone playing, going to concerts and recitals, because the more the student engaging to the music world, the more they eager to learn. As soon as they start to learn an instrument, it is important to make plans and goals for their future study. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

My teaching experiencess date back to my college days. Along with the pianoI also played the French Horn, Saxophone, Marimba and sang in voice studio. Those experiences allowed me to be in marching bands, symphonic bands,wind ensemble, choir, vocal jazz andaccompany other musicians on the piano. I'd say that in my second year in the Universityof Oregon marching band whenI auditioned for the pit and was chosen to play themarimba I was soooo excited! Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

I seek to empower my students by providing a high-quality musical education through goal-oriented, individualized instruction. In order for me to shape my students into the musicians, I need to match my teaching style to his or her learning style. This means that I must be flexible and willing to learn from my students, just as they are learning from me. I believe that the desire in young people to succeed at music comes from a love of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Oboe Music

I tailor my teaching to each student's needs and interests. I emphasize overall musicianship in addition to learning to the fundamentals of the particular instrument, splitting most lessons 50/50 between fundamentals on the instrument and musicianship skills such as music theory, sight-reading, sight-singing, playing by ear, and composition or improvisation. For students in a school band or orchestra program, I will work with them on their band music and bring in additional material as enrichment. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I do not adhere to a methodology nor a pedagogy (which to me is a four letter word). I apply a the credo "Song and Wind" to quote the late, great Arnold Jacobs, Principal Tuba of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra during much of their heyday. I combine this musical and airflow based approach with the science of sound production in a pipe (a trumpet) and the physics of human anatomy in producing this sound with nearly zero effort. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

For piano students, I start with the Alfred or Bastien method series depending on age, and add lead sheet reading and Hanon exercises as well. I tailor lessons to the student, so if the student is interested in playing contemporary music, we work mainly on that. For voice, I assess the students range, current ability, and goals, and then we focus on vocal exercises that will help them improve their technique and on repertoire that interests them. Read More