Piano Lessons Collin County, TX

Instruments: Piano, Keyboard

Hi! My name is Denise and I was born in New York, grew up in the Midwest, discovered my love of music at age 5, and have been playing piano since that time. I graduated cum laude from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Music focusing on classical guitar/piano performance, music theory, composition, and music business. After moving back to New York I earned my degree in audio recording and midi technology from the Audio Recording Technology Institute where I studied audio engineering and production. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Djembe

For beginning students (regardless of age instrument) I try to simplify the approach and work on a set of warm ups/exercises coupled with a performance piece or song that they can feel good about and lots of fun listening assignments. From there I have a few options of instruction methods that I tailor to the individual student. More intermediate/advanced students will not escape from some of the basics (metronome, scales, rudiments etc.) but will be met with many more choices of performance material based more on their individual goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I enjoy teaching students of all skill levels and ages, and I employ different approaches depending on the needs and personal goals for each student. I am comfortable in many styles and can help with everything from preparing for honor band auditions, adult beginners desiring to learn a new instrument, jazz improvisation, rock, pop or solo repertoire. All students will learn the fundamentals of good tone production, technique, rhythm, articulation, intonation, and basic theory. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I'm a passionate and patient instructor who loves working with students of all levels and share my Love for music. In 2006 graduated from el Bosque University with a Masters degree in music arrangement. I have been performing and working as a professional musician for over fifteen years and it has been a fantastic experience, I've had had the opportunity to learn several different music styles and I am always challenging myself with new music styles and learning new material, I am also a very friendly person and appreciate the world for all its differences. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Guitar

MY TEACHING EXPERIENCE DATES BACK TO THE YEAR OF 1991. I STARTED WORKING WITH STUDENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL, TEACHING THEM HOW TO BECOME A BETTER STUDENT OF MUSIC. IN THE LAST 22 YEARS I HAVE HAD STUDENTS TO MAKE ALL-AREA BANDS AND ORCHESTRAS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. IN THE PRESENT TIME I ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO PRACTICE 15 MINUTES A DAY INSTEAD OF THE LONG-GATED 1 HOUR PRACTICE. ALSO I ENCOURAGE THE STUDENT TO BE CONSISTENT AND 15 MINUTES AUTOMATICALLY TURNS INTO 30 MINUTES. Read More