Music Lessons in Waconia, MN

Instruments: Trumpet

...Students should be given more than one goal at a time, some of these goals should be very short term, while others should be long term, this instills a sense of confidence, but not a sense of hubris. ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...I use a variety of books for teaching, and prefer to not use just one. It is essential for students to study scales and arpeggios, so a scale book, typically the Flesch Scale book is required. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Euphonium Mallet Percussion

...For brass, woodwind, and percussion students who are in a school band or orchestra, I would use the school's chosen method book in additional to supplemental materials that I would provide, based on the student's interests and needs.... Read More

Instruments: Flute Recorder Piccolo Music

...As an advocate for fine arts education, I come with an understanding of the tremendous value that music brings to the lives of all people. I personally believe that music education should be accessible to anyone no matter what background and I strive to make every student feel welcome in my studio.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Music Keyboard

...For starting pianists, I'll start with the first book in the Essential Elements "Piano Theory" series. These books tend to move quickly, so it helps beginning students get a lot accomplished right away.... Read More

Instruments: Piano

...I start nearly all young beginners with Randel and Nancy Faber's Piano Adventures, although on occasion I have used The Russian School, Bartok's Mikrokosmos, and Louise Robyne's Technique Tales.... Read More