Piano Lessons in Catalina, AZ

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Oboe Music

I have been teaching in classrooms and after-school programs for over twenty years, and in 2023 began teaching music lessons in my home studio. I grew up playing music and participating in school bands and orchestras, but spent the first half of my adulthood in careers unrelated to music. I have found that my formal music education did not prepare me for the music-making that I find most rewarding today--making music collaboratively and casually with friends. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I also teach at the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind, and I have extensive experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired. I am a graduate of the Eastman School of Music, and I completed my masters degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy at Penn State University. Favorite roles include Gretel in Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel," Lucy in "The Telephone," Luisa in The Fantasticks, Rona Lisa Peretti in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," Marian in Robin Hood the Musical, Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro, and Poppea in The Coronation of Poppea. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

I have been teaching music for about 4 years now and i have to say it has been a privilege to show other how to create masterpieces and turn simple melodies into beatiful chords. My way of teaching provides a lot of communication and creatinga friendly environment for both the teacher and the apprentice. I focus my goals on being the best and making sure my students are become better. Young or old anyone can learn if they focus and become passionate for what they play. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

I graduated University of Oregon in 2004, Go Ducks! Since my graduationI have worked in the school systems as a music teacher, algebra/geometry tutorand a paraeducatorto students with disabilities. Starting in 2004 whenI lived in Tucson for five years, Ialso taught Cityof Tucson group piano and guitar group lessons in recreation centers along with being a school music teacher.I have taught privately since 2000 and have hada wide variety of students, ones that ranges from a four year old boy on the pianoto a sixty five year oldgentleman who played a guitar box. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My philosophy is that music is part of life and useful in all phases of learning. You may have been labled "right brained" creative or 'left brained" analytical, music connects the two together. Music lessons asks the eyes, ears, and hands to work together connecting the two sides of the brain. Music can dramatically improve math and reading skills while building confidence and enjoyment. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I praise effort and a good attitude! I know that learning music is like learning a new language along with hand-eye-ear coordination. Positive reinforcement and clear guidance is a must. I also encourage parent and family involvement with lessons so a student feels the support and environment necessary for long term interest. I teach each student with individual attention and realistic goal setting fit for the student and parents interests. Read More