Music Lessons Carson City County, NV

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Music

Band classes (10), Mariachi (13), Marching and Pep Band (15) were my first performance experiences, not subtle, but we all start somewhere. While in High school, I played in a Drum Bugle Corp., Eb cornet in a college marching and played Lead trumpet in a college Big Band the San Jose Earth Quakes band. In college I decided on a life in music as a studio trumpet artist. I performed as a member of Mariachi, Funk, Soul, RB, Pop, Rock, Recording, Show Bands Theatre Orchestras, and, have been fortunate to play with some of the people whose musical styles I admire and emulate. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Recorder, Double Bass, Music, Keyboard, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

To me there is nothing is more satisfying than seeing my students develop a passion for music! While playing music itself is quite enjoyable, it is absolutely essential that each student progresses at their own pace. Before jumping into playing, I like to test the skills of my students to see where they are in their musical development. We take time to go over fundamentals of their respective instruments, ear training, and sight reading. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music

I help my students to first build a musical foundation. I motivate my students to practice consistently until they develop their own intrinsic motivation and aesthetic sensitivity to music. I allow them to bring in world music from other cultures or pop music and arrange and adapt it to their levels. My students regularly win the highest level of awards possible in State and local competitions, because I teach them how to tap into their innate music intelligence and to grow a love for it. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Teaching music is my passion! I love seeing my students make a progress and it makes me tremendously proud knowing that I am the one who taught them the new skills. I use an individual approach and lesson plan for each student, tailoring it to the specific student's needs and aspirations. It's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Ukulele, Recorder, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching professionally in the Bay Area about 30 years ago. I have taught in a variety of settings includings classes, group lessons, in music stores, for school districts, at students' homes and in my own private studio. Every person learns differently and I am highly skilled at detecting this and using it to my students' advantage. My recitals not only present individual pieces, but also group works that encourage working together with other musicians which is a highly rewarding benefit of music. Read More