Piano Lessons Clark County, WA

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

The curriculum that I use varies according to the various orchestral instruments, singing or piano, and of course according to the levels of ability. I work with many different technique books and workbooks to teach music notation and reading.Within 3-6 months, my students will be reading notes, understanding rhythms both complex and simple, and playing and singing anything from classical to Pop to Broadway and even writing and recording (I am a recording producer as well)their own songs, if they choose! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Organ, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching music for many years. I enjoy watching my students progress in the learning process. I always ask what the student wants to learn such as style, a song, etc. I also accompany them playing the piano or guitar once they have learned the basic techniques, etc. This also helps them working with other musicians or singers. My teaching style varies. I do make recommendations such as teaching out of a Hal Leonard instructions books (for beginners) and or CD's Play along CD's. , Chord Theories, voicing s and improvisational techniques for the intermediate students ( i.e. basic blues) if they choose to. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Double Bass, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Always based on the student's individual needs and likes/dislikes. When teaching a lone student, one has to make a judgment call based on how this person learns, behaves, and interacts with music. For piano, I have used Hal Leonard books and John Thompson, and for the classical guitar, I have used Mel Bay and a couple of others. There is no guaranteed best method for every student - however, I will always use a combination of my best judgment for a student with something they are interested in. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I'm a gentle person who believes in exposing my students to the best music, and bringing out of them the music they have within. The idea is to ease their frustrations, not add to them. As long as the student actually tries, I feel confident they will enjoy the wxperience and learn a great deal. Music is one of life's greaat pleasures and worth every bit of the effort required to do it well. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Double Bass, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I'm a musician to my core. I have love music since before I played it. I always like the bass guitar even though I couldn't play one (yet) and I really wanted to play bass once I heard Stanley Clarke play his bass guitar. I was blown away and I had to learn how to play bass guitar, which I did. I have traveled and performed around the world because of music. Read More