Music Lessons in Waverly, FL

Instruments: Piano Drums

I first began teaching at a music enrichment program for elementary school children.I enjoyed this experience because it taught me how to work with younger children. And I have found that by teaching younger students, they are very eager tolearn.During my last two years of college I began private teaching at a local high school. I currently teach privatley in students homes as well asin my home studio. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I received private piano instruction with Professor Linda Rodriguez and was graded before a jury whereI received an A formy efforts. I also received private piano instruction with Professor Kenneth Hanks of Hillsborough Community College.I received private vocal instruction at the University of Tampa with Dr. Yvonne Rene Dechance, Dawne Wisner Eubanksof Hillsborough Community College, and Margaret Lampasi of SUNY Adirondack in Upstate New York.In 2010I graduated SUNY Adirondack with an Associate of Artsin Liberal Arts Social Sciences with honors as an inductee of Phi Theta Kappa. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn

Hi, I am a university trained, professional trumpet player currently performing with the Maitland Symphony Orchestra and the Southwest Florida Symphony. I am also a former member of the first trumpet section of the Orlando Concert Band and have a graduate degree in Instrumental Conducting. I have experience teaching beginners starting with the 5th grade through intermediate and advanced high school and university age students. I can offer flexible lesson scheduling and can give helpful advice on purchasing and maintaining an instrument. Read More

Instruments: Flute Recorder Shakuhachi

It has a CD, with the band in the background , so it makes it fun for a practice session at home. I also learned "Brain Gym" from one of my flute teachers. I always like to incorporate that especially if the student has some confusion or is stuck on an area like a certain rhythmic phrase, or anything hard to unravel, as well as reading music. In addition, I like to use yellow clear gels over the music should the student have a little trouble with eye tracking or staying focused. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I began working with children at the age of 15, working in a daycare.  I immediately knew that I loved working with kids and I continued in that field.  I have worked as a preschool teacher up to a 5th grade teacher.  As music has always been my passion, I pursued a degree in music where I learned piano and studied voice privately.  There I learned many techniques and strategies for teaching others. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Drums Synthesizer Euphonium Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

I began taking private lessons shortly after I joined the band program in middle school. I continued to take lessons all throughout high school and college. Shortly after graduating high school I was offered the position of drum instructor. During college I taught for several years as the drum instructor at Winter Haven High School. I also taught private lessons to a wide range of students during this time. Shortly after college I became the band director at McKeel Academy of Technology in Lakeland. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Fiddle Music Keyboard

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. In 2019, I graduated from Cornell College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Performance and Kinesiology Exercise-Science. Performing in different states and islands has been one of the greater experiences of my life as a musician, and I've had the opportunity to play on the same stage as Chaka Khan, learning from instructors Itzhak Perlman and the Catalyst Quartet. Read More