Music Lessons in West Palm Beach, FL

Instruments: Guitar

My whole life I have played piano and later guitar until college. It ws a few years after i was married that i picked up guitar and with the help of a truly awesome teacher that my fever for playing returned. My teacher taught me many styles and always made sure that I progressedconsistantly. It is with that love and childlike drive that I learned from my teacher, that I carry on with today. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Organ Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar

I've had the pleasure of playing Rock n Roll with Bo Diddley and open for Lee Greenwood. Ive played with Bob Lind, a hit maker from the 1970's. Music has been my life and I love what I do. I currently teach for Music and Arts in Lake Worth Florida. I teach a curriculum that includes sight reading, music appreciation, chord theory and harmony, ear training and transcription. I love American piano blues piano but also teach "classical" piano. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

And for real technique there is no better book than the piano exercises by Rudolph Ganz , A book that works on the principle of the symmetry of the hands as explained by Chick Corea. Ganz's method is superior. He was the teacher of great pianists in America and to testify to his success , one of his students ,Dorothy Donegan, who became a Jazz pianist, was referred to by Art Tatum as "The only woman who can make me practice". Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Harmonica Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Lute Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm an experienced and knowledgeable instructor focused on developing the student's ability to share music. I have a BA from St. Mary's College and have taught college level courses at Winston-Salem State University, Salem College and NC School of the Arts Community Program. Currently I play solo, in a duo and have four bands in different genres, Jazz, Blues Bluegrass and Praise. I have published 10 books with Mel Bay and have performed with many of the top guitarists in the world including Chet Atkins, Roy Clark, Doc Watson and Charlie Byrd. 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: Voice

My student, no matter what age, starts with light vocalizing, lip trills, humming etc. for young students I usually pick a light song and work on basics using the song as an exercise. My older students have to work a little more, exercising scales, monitoring placement, support, palette work. A song is picked by me and the student together. Read More