Music Lessons in Whitharral, TX

Instruments: Trumpet

I have been teaching trumpet since 1992.  I began my private studio in Lubbock, Texas while I was attending Texas Tech University.  I performed in the Tech band, as well as in a brass quintet made up of myself and local brass musicians from the Lubbock area.  I performed many weddings and other functions while in Lubbock.   I have been in the DFW are since 2003 and restarted my teaching in 2005 after a two year rest. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

I have been playing saxophone for more than 20 years. I was awarded multiple scholarships at South Plains College to play in their Symphonic and Jazz Bands. I have many years of experience playing at in my church choir as well. As a result of which I have played professionally at numerous weddings and other similar events. I have helped, develop and train several young musicians for performances at church. I have over 30 semester hours of college level musical education. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone

Every student is different, so my teaching approach is rarely identical from student to student. Technical training progresses as a student develops motivation through his or her practice habits. I try to encourage practice through journal entry and self-accountability. I also try to make a student's home practice a little more exciting by setting goals and explaining what will be accomplished through achieving these short-term goals. Introducing new concepts while perfecting basic technique is how I try to captivate a student's attention and excitement for music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet French Horn

I create my own custom lesson plans upon each students needs/wants. After an assessment of skills I create a plan to help the student harness in on the things that need work and polish the skill sets that are already there. Usually, I pick a good series of lesson books that we will work through together. If it is an entirely new student I work at things one at a time to make sure we're getting in all the basics and fundamentals needed for the more advanced skills. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Ukulele Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon English Horn Keyboard Classical Guitar

For Band students I normally use the method used in class or I will use the Ed Suede Band method. I like this method because it starts out very basically and simply and gradually increases in difficulty. Voice students must first pass an Audiation test which is essentially a test of their sense of pitch. From there I begin with vocalizations followed by singing materials. I have composed my own First Studies for Guitar. Read More