Music Lessons in Ventura, FL

Instruments: Guitar

For beginners I usually start with a simple melody or riff. I love teaching Painting Black by The Rolling Stones because it is simple to play. Not only that, but it's a song that's easy to identify for most people's ear. I usually take my time allowing the student to learn. One or a few hours are enough to start learning the song. Once I leave, the student's homework is practice as often as possible in order to get some fluency on the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I start with scales, chords, and easy songs such as Sweet Home Alabama, Smoke on the Water, and La Bamba.  Many more of ocurse and can also teach a song on request of the student.   Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello

I am passionate about giving you the skills to have music in your life forever.   I have a Music degree (BA) from the University of Vermont and extensive piano, cello, and violin experience.  If you are seeking clear explanations, guided lessons that are individualized, then I can provide this to you.   Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

I teach in a fun and customized way. Since I have taught for almost 15 years from Kindergarten to adults, I use a simple language in order to explain the fundamentals of Technic. I'm always encouraging students to play for large audiences, and I create a fun environment in order to build confidence in the students. Always complimenting my lessons with new songs, scales, pieces at the peak of technical skills in order to build a great performer. Read More

Instruments: Flute Recorder Piccolo

For beginning students who are children, I typically start out with Rubank Elementary Method for flute or piccolo. For very young students who have never read music, I would begin with flute posture on a special Suzuki flute if the student is smaller framed. Blowing and embeshure is of utmost importance the first few weeks and I will have students practice blowing into a bottle and only the head joint of their flutes. Read More