Piano Lessons in Italy, TX

Instruments: Piano Voice Ukulele Recorder Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching during the time I was in college. I love to inspire students with my own love of music! I also use positive reinforcement (such as stickers) to motivate my younger students to practice and perform their songs successfully. I teach a combination of classical and more contemporary music as well as music history and music theory. I also teach my students to compose and improvise their own songs as well as play by ear. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Recorder Music Keyboard

I have been teaching students of all ages from beginners, intermediate, and advanced for 25 years plus. I have completed 23 years of service in elem. music education. I presently am teaching 5 trumpet students online through Musika. I graduated from Texas Tech Univ. in 1990, and began teaching in Whitney, Texas for the first 12 years, then moved to Kentucky, where I pursued my Masters of Divinity. Meeting my husband. We moved back to Texas, where I served as a pastor for a year and a half, and went back into teaching following this. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Flute

My favorite thing about teaching is getting to know each of my students indiviually and finding out how each of them learn best. I love to teach and to learn how to be the best teacher possible for each student. I am currently pursuing my masters at Baylor University and am a regularly featured memeber of the opera program. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Drums French Horn

First, I'll start with the basic. I'll also helpwith the listen skills. I work with you on you developing. I never force the process. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ

In order to succeed at the keyboard, a student's technique must be ahead of their literature. This is why I use a well-developed system of technical exercises that are easy to understand and implement that allows the student to quickly gain mastery of the instrument. These techniques were thoroughly developed and taught by my mentor, Dr. Jill Sprenger, and I have seen students of all types succeed with them. I also use a self-paced program of theory skills and ear-training exercises that complement the wide variety of literature that excites each student. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Cello Bass Guitar Keyboard

As I have previously stated, I tailor my lessons to each individual student in order to maximize their learning potential. Yes, I do usually assign one piece that will be good for them to learn even if it is not their favorite song to play, but the rest of the time I make sure that it is music they are going to enjoy. If a student loves Disney songs, then you can bet that's going to be an assignment. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons part time 8 years ago, and have been consistently teaching students in my home studio for the last 5 years. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I've also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the piano and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. Read More