Piano Lessons Mcclain County, OK

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My biggest method I will focus on is learning music by ear and applying that to the other various aspects of music, like reading and writing. I feel that being able to play music fluently by ear is a skill most musicians tend to lack at times, and isn’t really a focus on in say a high school band or orchestra setting. I aim to teach listening methods, as well as reading, writing, and techniques methods on the desired instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard

After that we learn how being confident in these individual notes are the building blocks to learning things like scales, chords, and up to full complex scores. I like for students not to just understand about how to play their instrument, but to understand how this all fits together and WHY. If I am teaching a student on any instrument my job is to equip them with the necessary tools to eventually be able to make these connections and see how these consistent patterns fit together to make this amazing art we call music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Keyboard

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Alfred's beginner method. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire in line with the students interests, encouraging a love of music of a multitude of different styles and genres. Once they advance past a certain level i encourage learning to compose and arrange music as well as other skills that will prepare them for music at the collegiate level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience started in 1998 while I was the lead keyboardist at my congregation in Los Angeles. At the time I ran a small 6 student studio at home. I also visited students in their home for convenience. I was not before long that I was able to teach a group sessions in my congregation for a few years of which several students were able to achieve their musical goals. Many of my students were children at the time and have grown to be stellar performers. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn

Throughout my music teaching career, I have enjoyed watching students progress on their instruments in both proficiency and their love of playing. I enjoy watching their weekly improvement on both the solo and ensemble level and encourage them to perform often in a variety of settings to build their confidence in public performance whether that be as members of school bands and ensembles or in public recitals showcasing their progress to both parents and friends Read More