Piano Lessons in Belle Glade, FL

Instruments: Piano Drums Djembe

Over the past fifteen years, I have helped conduct workshops and assemblies that cover information about the steelpan and music from around the world, including calypso, soca, jazz, Hawaiin, reggae, and afro-cuban styles. These events have taken place at, but are not limited to the following venues: libraries (for summer reading programs), summer camps, schools and even day care centers. As I've developed, I have taught music privately and publicly through the guise of ensembles including both steel bands and traditional western ensembles. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Organ Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar

If the student is young (6+) I will bend down to their height and introduce myself. I recognize that its necessary to give them space. I ask for their name, sometimes Mom and Dad answer. I walk them to the studio and ask them to have a seat on the bench. My mindset at this point is this: what confused and intimidated me when I was a student. I teach from this perspective. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone

I am an experienced, dedicated saxophone/piano teacher who is eager to work with students at all skill levels. I have over 50 years of playing or teaching music and I look forward to sharing the knowledge that I have gained over the years with my students. My professional saxophone experience involved traveling to much of the northeastern part of the country, playing gigs focusing on blues, jazz, soul, rock RB. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

My main goal is to develop a love and passion for music! We will learn the fundamentals and decide together which direction we want to go. I have experience in many different styles of music, so the path is open whether it's classical, rock, pop, etc... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Harp Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My focus is on Technique, Warm ups, and Injury Prevention on each instrument. I like to give precise instructions on how to build up discipline and practice regimens. The key to mastering any instrument is consistency. I believe it's important to get to know each students interest and goals in order to create a customized plan. I try to make each lesson, fun and inspirational. Each person learns differently. This is known as "modality" Auditory By ear, or tonal instruction Kinesthetic By feel, learns from physically being shown, a hands-on learner Visual By sight, by fret board position memory and shape. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

My method makes understanding the breathing, support and execution of the voice the first priority.After this is achieved, exercises are assigned to further develop range, control, strength and vocal agility. The bottom line is that although it takes years to develop a strong, skillful and sensitive singer, it should not take years for a singer with good tutelage and a willingness to work hard, to sing competently. So without the ability of the student to make a good tone and control the voice, all the exercise cds and books are useless. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

For children who are at a beginner level, I like to use Piano Adventures until they reach level 2B, and then switch them over to the piano series edited by Keith Snell from the Neil A. Kjos Piano Library to introduce them to the serious study of classical music and theory. At this point, I also begin to create my own lesson plans to introduce them to musical concepts and repertoire they otherwise would not encounter in the conventional methods. Read More