Music Lessons in Valparaiso, NE

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

"I believe that good singing should involve free, released, and healthy vocal production. I always meet my students where they are at in their musical journey. My favorite part about singing is that the learning is NEVER over. This helps new learners feel they aren't alone and helps professionals continue to delve deeper into their technique and artistry. Whatever your goals may be, I am here to help you achieve them. Read More

Instruments: Voice Saxophone Flute Recorder Tuba

In beginning students, it's always important to start out working with a methods book; they're a great starting and reference point. Additionally, we'll need a second book of excerpts and exercises for consistency. The specific book that we'll work out of depends on what sorts of music you like: classical, jazz, pop, music theatre, and so on. Even from the onset, you should make the kinds of music, style, and sounds you like the most. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trombone Keyboard

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing real life results from my students. Setting concrete goals is very important for me and my students, weather that be to get into all-state or to be able to play a scale at a certain bpm. First and foremost, I hope to cultivate passion in my students. I believe that when a student is passionate they can learn to teach themselves and my job is to provide that student with as many different tools as possible. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I’ve been playing drums for about 35 years. I’ve toured the entire US including some European countries. I’ve been on record labels, played many live shows of all types. I’ve also c-written songs, produced, engineered, and performed on quite a few successful albums. I started drumming in the 5th grade and continued through high school. I then starting focusing on performance and song writing. I joined some original bands and began building those songs and albums to make those bands successful. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

I have experience in teaching piano more than 10 years in Vietnam and in the US. I taught in many music studios back in Vietnam and always won the title of excellent teacher of the months. I have taught many different ages both singing and piano. At each different age, I will have a different curriculum to help students get the best learning results. I am confident that I have coached many students to achieve good results. Read More

Instruments: Flute

My teaching experience stems from the age of 13 years old. I began working on the side after school tutoring my fellow classmates and have always continued to provide my tutoring services ever since. I love to teach students and make it a fun yet challenging environment for whatever occasion. Making music is always a wonderful thing and I like to also incorporate duets we can work on together and even perform it somewhere of your choice. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For students who already have the groundwork of the instrument, I typically move forward with whatever they are interested in learning and what would make them feel more accomplished. For beginner students, I typically start them out in the Fast Track Guitar 1 book just to get them comfortable with the instrument, proper technique, basic music theory, etc. Additionally, I always implement scales into the lessons, no matter the age or skill level. Read More