Music Lessons Dona Ana County, NM

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I approach music from four perspectives in order to create an integrated foundation that caters to the learning methods of my students. My method is very simple: First and foremost I ask what kind of music my students like to listen to. Using this as a format I gradually add theoretical concepts to the extent the student is able to broaden his or her understanding of what they like. Third, I incorporate short bursts of technical exercices, utilizing a knowledge of the devolopment of muscle memory and gauging my student's individual capacity to absorb new information. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Recorder, Music, Keyboard, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I incorporate a well-rounded approach with my students by teaching musical skills beyond their particular instruments such as aural skills and theory. I use my background and training in Kodaly and Orff to teach music like a language by directing my students through experience and practice of the concept for better understanding. I use positive reinforcement and keep things fun for all ages. In each lesson, I work on aural skills and theory through fun warm-up games that get gradually more challenging as time continues. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching with experience is quite vast. I have taught music in both the classroom, as a band and choral director. I taught Music History, Theory, Global Music that is music from all Countries. I have taught and facilitated Music Classes with fellow Musicians throughout the State Of Connecticut which included Private Lessons and Ensemble playing. My training as a music teacher is expansive as I have a Masters Degree with a 3.4 in my complete studies. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Flute, Music, Keyboard

I vary students lessons with their interests and find the best teaching methods and practices to fit their needs. I encourage students to set up goals at the beginning of each semester. I believe everyone is different and unique. Everyone has different personalities and pace on learning anything. No one can stop you on learning but yourself. But time devoting is very important. Therefore, I require all my students must have to practice outside of class even 10 minutes every day. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

A big part of their progress was the scale routine that I told them to practice daily, as well as various other Etudes like the Burgmuller piano etudes and Kreutzer violin etudes. I tell them what they should work on in a straightforward manner and I keep every lesson positive. I try and make jokes to lighten the mood because I have had several very critical professors and I don't think that's what every student needs the majority of the time. Read More