Piano Lessons in Saint Hedwig, TX

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone

My performance and teaching experience date back to when I was in the 6th grade when I joined band class in middle school. I developed a love for music and performing early on, with a particular passion for practicing my craft. I practiced more than anyone I knew and my achievements showed for it. In all of the music competitions and audition, I never made anything less than 1st chair - all the way until end of high school, and all the way up to the state level competitions. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Ukulele Fiddle Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a passionate certified teacher who loves working with students of all ages. I have had the privilege to travel internationally with different groups sharing my love of music with the world. Several of my students were given the opportunity to perform in Boston, Philadelphia, and New York (Carnegie Hall) with their youth orchestras. Many of my students have been first chair in their school orchestras and have placed very high in competitions. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I am now a Texas Retired Elementary School Teacher. I taught elementary for 27 years. During this time I have taught piano part time at a music store studio and currently at my own home studio. I received my Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and Specialization in Music from UTSA(San Antonio) . It brings me a lot of joy to share my love of music with my piano students. I get at lot of satisfaction when I see my piano students' happy faces when they start playing their first piano pieces. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola

I have various methods. Really it depends on age when it comes to piano. 4-5 year olds I use Music For Little Mozarts or the Alfred Series. When teaching violin, viola, and cello I use Essential Elements for Strings and also the Suzuki books Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Music Keyboard

Here is a list of some common method books I use: Piano: Beginner: Bastien Piano Series Intermediate or Adolescent Beginner: Faber Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner Series Advanced or Adult Beginner: Alfred's All-in-One Piano Course Series Drum Set: Very Young Beginners: Fundamentals of Drumming for Kids by Rich Redmond Beginners: A Fresh Approach to the Drum Set by Mark Wessels General: Basic Drumming by Joel Rothman Along with materials from these method books, I supplement lessons with supplemental materials as well as appropriate pieces or songs for the student to achieve success on@ Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Synthesizer Recorder Electric Violin Fiddle Orchestral Percussion Music Keyboard

Everyone has the capacity to be a musician...therefore, I teach students of all ages and include all cultures (all styles and musical genres). No one is a 'beginner' when it comes to recognizing great music, so I strive to create musicians who can reach their own goals...thus, building independence is the key: My job is done when my students can do what I do without needing me! For more experienced students, I assess your present skills upon our first lesson via a variety of repertoire so as to 'diagnose' what areas you need improvement on musically speaking. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

My first lesson with every prospective student is an assessment of the student's interest and ability. From there, each successive lesson builds on current skills. The primary focus of my instruction is to keep the student challenged, while the lessons remain fun. Read More