Piano Lessons in Rio Verde, AZ

Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer Music

My experience is 45 years. I've taught hundreds of people. Performing over 2000 gigs, I can teach you everything I've learned. You WILL have Fun and accomplish all that you want. Lovelovelove..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Read More

Instruments: Piano

Teaching experience: Shirley has taught lessons for the Institute of Music Education in Scottsdale and Milano's in Mesa. She is willing to teach children at a minimum age of 5 years old, teens, and adults of all ages. In addition, to learning songs, she initiates exercises to improve her students technical skills and chord / scale knowledge which will give each student a solid foundation for growth potential. She can also help with performance suggestions, songwriting, music theory, sight-reading etc. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Keyboard

I took guitar lessons, bass lessons, as well as piano lessons when I was a kid. I also interned at music studios and sat in on live audio gigs to learn that aspect as well. I have been playing for artists/bands live and in the studio (primarily on bass guitar) for almost 15 years now. From country, gospel, blues, to classic rock. Most of my experience teaching is with small children. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I graduated from Temple University in 2011 with my Bachelor's degree in Music Education.  I was a saxophone major, but I have also studied piano since the age of three.  I enjoy performing in musical pits, which is where I picked up the flute and the clarinet.  I am currently a choral teacher at the high school level, but I have previously taught in a K-8 school, as well as several years in a daycare setting with very young students. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

My approach to teaching is gentle and warm while maintaining high standards of excellence for both my instruction as well as my expectations of my students. When we both strive to do our best work each lesson, we have fun and learn new things which leads to more interest and pride on the student's part. There is nothing more exciting in teaching than seeing students progress and be proud of what they have done. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer

 I believe that music instruction should not only be educational, but also enjoyable, exciting and rewarding. I encourage my students to practice on a regular basis, because it helps the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. by trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs.  Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I have been teaching music since 1984, from private piano lessons for people of all ages to coaching voice and teaching beginning violin to college classes in piano and music theory. In the past two years, I have had the opportunity to present music clinics to elementary age children at the Tempe Public Schools through Kid Zone, the City of Tempe's enrichment program as a specialty instructor. I am currently in the teaching certificate program for Elementary Education through Rio Salado College. Read More