Music Lessons Sonoma County, CA

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Accordion, Ukulele, Mallet Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I've found that being flexible and adaptible is most important to me, as everyone learns in a different way. I place a lot of importance on following student interest and goals as well, since it doesn't matter how great your instruction is if you're bored and don't want to keep playing. I think every student should get as much out of their lesson experience as they want, whether that means a more casual experience where you're not practicing too much throughout the week, or holding my student more accountable if they express more ambitious goals. Read More

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

I first began teaching during my undergraduate program and have since taught in many different settings and for many different strings instruments. As an orchestra director of a grade and middle school, I was responsible for creating an appropriate string curriculum for my students and I was directly responsible for teaching beginning strings (violin, viola, cello and double bass) through Grade 3 difficulty. I maintain both a private studio and work for various studios in the area for all things string instrument related. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Ukulele, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Djembe

I also got a job at a music store teaching private lessons, and worked for a community partnership organization, helping teach African Drumming at an elementary school in the area. Throughout my last 5 years teaching, I have taught all ages from Transitional Kindergarten all the way through college on to adult students. I have taught classes at the collegiate level, high school and middle school, and thoroughly enjoyed each age group for different reasons. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching music in 2009 as a tutor for the local junior college teaching music theory and musicianship. I expanded to voice and guitar lessons and have been teaching for the last 12 years. I teach in my home studio, in my students homes and online. I know that consistent practice is the way for students to reach their music goals and so I make sure that each student knows what to practice and how to practice. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Music

My goal is to help the student to have fun with music. If I am with a teacher that Im intimidated by, I will not play in a relaxed manner and it will not be fun. I think this is particularly important with young kids. If we make music too serious too soon, we can turn them off for life. I see myself more as a cheerleader than a critic in my role as a teacher! Read More