Piano Lessons in Oakland, FL

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Drums Synthesizer Euphonium Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

Due to my experience working with multiple grade/age levels, I have learned to carefully fine tune my teaching strategy for each individual student that I work with. At the beginner level I typically work from method books to ensure a solid development of performance fundamentals. I also like to spend a good bit of time establishing successful warm-up and practice routines. With intermediate level students I continue with more challenging method books as well as standard musical excerpts and etudes. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

 I emphasize proper breathing and healthy technique, especially for young singers whose voices have not yet matured.  I like to give students an idea of what would be beneficial to them and then let them choose their own repertoire based on their musical preferences.  I emphasize consistent practice but in a stress-free way.  One of the most important things is for each student to feel that they are having fun in their learning and also learning things that are important to them. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I enjoy teaching Children and Adults I have an AA Degree from Miami Dade College 1972  I have a BS Degree from Florida International University 1974 and Post Graduate work at Florida International University and University of Florida  My major instrument is piano I have been teaching piano for over 40 years and have taught school in the Miami Dade County School System, Alachua County School System and Columbia County School Systems  In addition I have taught in Public and Private Schools The range of ages I have experience with are ages 5 through adults I enjoy working with both beginners and intermediates I afford the students the ability to demonstrate their talents and love of music through recitals   Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums

For older children and adults I start with the two books mentioned, as well as learning to read and count rhythms as well as basic music theory knowledge. I then progress to learning the fundamnetal grooves of Rock,Swing, and other styles, just to introduce the student to a variety of vocabulary on the drumset. All the while I will encourage the student to lead me towards his/her interests. Read More

Instruments: Piano

It's like planting a seed, nurturing it and watching it Blossom into the wonder that it truly is. Each Student for me is like this little work of art that keeps growing, developing andfeeling, all through music, helping to be the best they can be in every way. Read More

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

My expertise is vast -- encompassing hundreds of performances in a variety of styles from operatic/classical to loud and rowdy rock to sublime Christian church music (old and new); encompassing over a decade's worth of teaching experience, from ages 6 to 72 (so far), on several instruments AND voice. My degrees include theory, composition, and singing, but I have been a composing, improvising, sight-reading pianist from childhood on. I have played guitar (including as a successful, gigging musician -- solo, ensemble, and musical theater) for over 20 years. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I have taught piano lessons for over 30 years.. I started taking piano lessons myself when I was in third grade. Music has always been such an important part of my life that I want to share that gift with others - for them to love music as much as I do. My husband and I have pastored churches for over 30 years and I was always involved in the music ministry .My husband is a professor of preaching and worship at Asbury University at the Orlando Dunham Campus. Read More