Music Lessons in Winter Springs, FL

Instruments: Violin Viola Music

For beginning students, especially young children, I always use the Hal Leonard's Essential Elements Books 1-3. After some time, when the student has more of a grasp on the fundamentals and reading music, then I will bring in some basic solo repertoire and music of their choice (Disney, Star Wars, etc.) to inspire them to continue and feel motivated to learn. Then, the Wohlfahrt etude book will be introduced as a daily practice for left hand technique. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

Hi! My name is Sarah and I am passionate about all things music. I am a graduate of Stetson University's prestigious School of Music and clarinet studio, where I pursued my Bachelor's in Clarinet Performance with a minor in Business Administration. Having a well-rounded education is very important to me and I am grateful to have received what I did. I have experience in Symphonic Bands, Orchestras, Marching Band, Chamber groups, and Operas, on Bb, A, Bass, and Eb clarinet, and on Saxophone and flute as well in various gigs and jazz ensembles. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Acoustic Guitar

I like to approach teaching in a relaxed style. I find students do better when they are relaxed and comfortable. I love to see my students gain excitement to their playing as they see themselves progressing. I plan my assignments based on the students desire to improve. The more they improve the more their desire for playing is fueled. In addition, I want to expose the student to many different approaches to playing and have them choose the style that will best suit them. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

At first, students may require a lot of assistance to get through the material, but as they progress, I teach with the intention that they will one day be able to look at a piece and teach themselves without assistance from me. This can take quite a long time and usually requires years of dedication and study. I encourage students to understand the music theory behind the songs they play so its about a lot more than simply memorizing notes on their instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I love working with students of all ages and skill levels, and one of my biggest rewards as a teacher is seeing students improve and love music more and more each week. I work with students to develop their own unique goals for their lessons. Some students are putting together a full recital or prepping for auditions. Other students are just figuring out how to breathe and match pitch! I find that goal-setting helps build student excitement and a growing passion for music from many different genres. 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: Flute Oboe English Horn

With beginning students, I have music that I have copied out of various beginning books for them to start learning. I use flash cards for the students to learn the notes and and what the different types of notes and rests look like. It is very important to learn songs instead of working on the boring basics and have very simple songs for the students to learn very soon after beginning so they can enjoy what they are learning. Read More