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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in North Richland Hills . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Bass Guitar Harmonica Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass
I use a very concise methodology in my instruction. I evaluate the students level, from there I make a step by step guide (of selected piece and etudes) to show the student their progress into the next level. I also encorperate ideas in theory, history, and ear training. Also if the student has yet to learn how to read musical notation. that will be taught along side with regular instrumental lessons. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums
I am a native of Fort Worth, TX. I began playing and singing at the age of 11. I participated in music during school from elementary to college. My accomplishments include placing first place in solo and ensemble, marching band contest, jazz band contest, etc. I have also established my own band and group who performs in the DFW metroplex. I have played in church since I was 12 years old. Read More
Instruments: Piano Cello Music
I have played cello for over 30 years. I've been teaching on and off since I graduated college, and consistently for the last ten years. I have performed and recorded with a variety of different groups in Southern California and Texas including the Claremont Symphony Orchestra in Claremont, California, the Point Loma Nazarene University Orchestra in San Diego, California, the Sinfonietta of Fort Worth in Texas, various independent solo artists and alternative bands. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Organ
I approach each student knowing that every student is unique and so is their learning style. While the information that is delivered to each student remains the same, the manner in which I teach each student varies widely. I try to foster the best student-teacher relationship possible in order to gain the confidence and trust of both the student and their families. I also have much experience teaching students with unique characteristics such as ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, Asperger's, etc. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Viola
I teach a predominantly Suzuki as I learned with the Suzuki method and I am trained as a Suzuki instructor. I don't completely immerse my students with the Suzuki method and while learning how to play by ear, I teach students how to read music so that they are able to compose their own music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard
I teach from 4 years old to adults, novice to advanced levels. My lessons are totally personalized to meet each student's desire, needs and capability. The pace of the lessons should be adjusted for each student. I review and access each student's understanding and progress in each lesson, and design a personalized assignment and lesson plan for the next lesson. Acknowledging accomplishment makes the student confidence and fuel the student's desire to progress. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trombone
For beginner piano students, I start from teaching out of the Piano Adventure Series, and Theory Time books. The Piano Adventure Series is great because the song arrangements have tiered piano proficiency for beginner to intermediate players. After students work in these books, other repertoire can be added to perform for holidays and recitals. For trombone students, I first make sure my students make characteristic sounds and introduce music to meet their playing level. Read More
Instruments: Violin Cello Viola Double Bass
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
1. Junior and High School accomplishments
2. College scholarship offers
3. Most of all, I am most proud of the students that I have taught over the last 20 years that have
found music as a source of inspiration, motivation, and scholarship offers.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Many of my students over the years received: top chairs in Youth Symphony Orchestras, School string orchestras, Regional and State Honors Ensembles, Superior Solo Ratings, college scholarship recipients.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The art of the bow is the greatest challenge. As one matures with the instrument, tone and articulation improves. I believe it is the most important element to concentrate on when developing as a string player.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
For Beginner Cellists: The Art of Cello Playing, Schroeder 170 Foundation Studies, Suzuki Books 1-2
, and other possible method books. Selected materials are based on musical
experience.
For Intermediate Cellists: Schroeder 170 Foundation Studies, Suzuki Books 2-3,
Unaccompanied Cello Suites by J.S. Bach, Whitehouse Scale and \Arpeggio
Album, Cellists' Favorite Contest Album. Selections are based on
experience and needs.
For Advanced Cellists: Schroeder 170 Foundation Studies, Popper High School of Cello Playing,
Whitehouse Scale and Arpeggio Album, Cossmann Studies for Development of
Agility of Fingers for Cello, Unaccompanied Cello Suites by J.S. Bach, and
Individually purchased solo works. Method Books and materials will be
determined based on experience and needs.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
1. Greeting and ask for special needs for the week's lesson
2. Scale Warm-Up
3. Technique
4. Literature
5. Possible duets or ensemble pieces
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
My degree is in Music Education. I chose this degree program in 2000 for one simple reason. I suffered from playing injury in 1997. I took some time off, and I was asked to teach some lessons in 1998. I fell in love with teaching others, sharing my knowledge with others about the possibilities in music. When I returned in 2000, I changed my major from Music Performance to Music Education.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
Elgar Cello Concerto in e minor
This work speaks to me unlike any other piece for cello. It is: passionate, reflective, powerful, and peaceful. It is also technically challenging and rewarding.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
A nurse or a physician
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I enjoy so many. I would have to select two- classical and popular music. My favorite classical genre is the Romantic Period. I enjoy some popular music, especially if it is thought-provoking and positive.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I began with taking piano lessons. I then took a music aptitude test. I was encouraged to take cello by my family. I then found clarinet an interest as my mother played at a performing arts school and my aunt was a college professor. After five years of study in public school strings classes and string orchestras, cello won my heart.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Music is a very big part of life for both sides of my family. My mother's side is classically trained and educated in music. My father's side are very well-respected musicians in Christian music and Country music. My immediate family all have and had their special interests in music. I am so grateful that each of them shared their love of music with me.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
When I was a Sophomore in high school, I knew that the cello and I would have a life-long friendship. I wanted to perform. I competed in every competition that I could find locally, and I performed at any offered opportunity. My shift from performance to Music Education occurred in my 20's.
25 Years
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Happy Customers
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Cities with Students
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