Music Lessons Manatee County, FL

Instruments: Piano, Music, Keyboard

The most rewarding thing to see is a student play their first full song and realize they did it with ease. My teaching style is why my students do well - it's because I tailor the lesson to each individual student. I want students to feel progress with each lesson. I truly never want to leave a lesson without seeing a student progress. My style is laid-back and incorporates multiple different tips that have proven effective in teaching new piano players. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

My teaching methods vary depending on the needs and desires of each individual student, however I generally try my best to maintain a steady balance of academic practice and fun. I've taught students of piano & voice ranging from ages 3 to senior citizen, so I understand that every student needs to be approached differently. For young beginners, I will typically begin with simple, low-pressure exercises to familiarize the student with their instrument, and advance when they are ready. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Music, Djembe

Music education should be fun, non-stressful, and help build character. My education at the University of Florida has helped me understand what students are capable of doing at certain ages. Our brains can only do so much at a certain age. I believe in practicing slow and understanding how each student learns. Some of us are visual learners, some are aural, some kinesthetic and some perfect all the above. I’ll do whatever it takes to make sure I teach to your style. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass, Music

I currently serve as an Associate Professor of Music at Florida Memorial University; Former Conductor of the South Florida Youth Symphony (2002-2013) and the former Director of the Jubilate Chamber Orchestra, Associate Conductor of the Kingsport Symphony and Music Director of the Kingsport Youth Symphony I have conducted orchestras throughout the United States and Eastern Europe including the Maikop Philharmonic and the Sochi Symphony Orchestra in Russia and the Constantia Orchestra in Romania. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Lap Steel Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Lute, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I've been a full-time music teacher and performer in the late 1970s. I've studied with some of the top teachers in the world including Aaron Shear at NC School of Arts who I helped publish his last series of books with Mel Bay. As well as teaching college level guitar and music courses, I have taught an average of 70 students a week for 15 years during the 1990s and early 2000s. Read More