Music Lessons in Vail, AZ

Instruments: Violin Viola

I'll find the best methods for each student, and I believe that methods can be varied. For example, Suzuki Methods only can bring a beginner to medium level. After few year training with Suzuki, it is hard to make progressions on technique. However, Suzuki Methods can be a good fit for children under 10, because of the fun of study. Read More

Instruments: Flute Recorder Piccolo Acoustic Guitar

I love Irish music and think their tradition of learning music is valuable in creating good ears for music, so I may teach music by ear if an opportunity arrises that may help my students. Lastly, my relationship is not only one of teacher-student but of student-student. I believe it is every teachers job to learn from their students because in the end those students become adults who will be the next generation of teachers and other career professions. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I am a passionate teacher who enjoys working with students of all abilities and ages. I have extensive experience working with special needs students, and I also specialize in musical theater and operatic training. I work in a general music classroom setting and in a private lesson the setting, so my experience and qualifications are wide and varied. I also am a music director for local theater groups, including the Arizona Rose theater company. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I began teaching music in 2010 while I was still an undergraduate student. Since then I have taught music lessons of all kinds to all ages in community music schools, in public schools, in students homes, and in my home studio. I teach students as young as 5 years old and have a lot of experience teaching adults as well. I encourage regular practice and goal setting as a way to realizing results. 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 style is sensitive to the students' needs. I embrace the idea every student learns differently, playing to the student's strengths without coddling their weaknesses. I focus on clear and reachable expectations.I emphasize efficient practicing through fundamental strategies. You are how you practice. Read More

Instruments: Cello

I am a passionate and fun loving instructor who adores bonding with students over a shared love of the cello. I have spent the past decade performing solo and in ensembles, and studying under the tutelage of many great professors. I am currently studying under Dr. Theodore Buccholz at the University of Arizona, where I am pursuing degrees in cello and neuroscience. The intersection between cello and neuroscience fascinates me, and I love to use my knowledge of the brain to make practicing as effective and effortless as possible for my students. Read More