Music Lessons in Zephyrhills, FL

Instruments: Piano Voice

As a Teacher: I have operated my own private studio in New York City for the last 6 years. As a performer I have received rave reviews from the New York Post, performed with the Utah Festival Opera Company, the Powerhouse Theatre (directed Mark Brokaw, of Broadway's "Cinderella"), Colorado Light Opera,the dell'Arte Opera Ensemble, the freeFall Theatre, and the Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre, and am represented by Gregg Baker Management. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Bass Guitar Electric Violin Double Bass Music

Director of Cross Symphonica Orchestra, Omni Expo / Anime Apex Tampa, Florida 2013-2014 Cross Symphonica Orchestra is an orchestra group dedicated to the music of video games, movies and animation. The group is made up of volunteer players. The director scouts for volunteers from the community of orchestra students and convention guest. A director must also schedule rehearsals and performances. Music director is responsible for arranging the music for the orchestra to play. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

My methods are tailored to the individual student. I focus on proper breathing, posture, and instrument placement in the early part of my lessons. Then, I focus on scales and harmonies. The majority of my lessons consist of Technical Exercises, and I choose pieces/songs based on the students natural inclinations. My method books include: Ferling 48 Etudes Bach Cello Suites (Transcribed for sax by Trent Kynaston) Trent Kynaston Scale Studies Improvisation for Saxophone (Oliver Nelson) The Jazz Real Book Read More

Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard

I believe in creating a custom lesson plan for my students. This is important for any age! Students (young and old) need to have something to work towards. I enjoy allowing student to pick what types of music they want to learn how to play and incorporating that music into their lesson plans. I will typically use a whiteboard to teach student how to read music and make the lesson interactive, and adjust the lesson to fit the learning level they are at. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My teaching experience started years ago when I got off the road and people were asking me to teach them. Fellow actors and musicians were curious why I didn't lose my voice, and could stay healthy for the run of a show, or a five hour gig. I told them it is all in the technique . My vocalizes are the same for every one . It is like an athelete warming up for a game. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Cello Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Ukulele Double Bass Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Orchestral Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

At the very beginning level I would start with fundamentals from whatever book I feel would be best for the student depending on their age and knowledge. Beforehand I definitely will need to asses their knowledge so I can do so accordingly. I however will now focus on solely fundamentals and will try to include in songs that the student would like to learn as long as it is in the bounds of reality, the lessons I provide are only part of the equation and the real work is what is put in after the lesson. Read More