Music Lessons Arizona

Instruments: Trombone, Euphonium, Music

I am a driven musician and teacher who has been studying and performing music for over 15 years. I recently graduated from SUNY Purchase in New York with a degree in trombone, and I decided to shift gears and move out to Arizona to pursue my masters degree in music composition. Growing up in New York City, I have performed on some of the greatest stages in the world, such as Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall, and I have studied under some of the best musicians in my field. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Music

My teaching experience dates back to my college days where I was a private instructor and jazz ensemble coach for a youth program in Bloomington, Indiana. I have since been involved both with private instruction as well as a music director for jazz ensembles as well as pop/rock groups. I emphasize a regular practice routine with guided focus and principles that will help all levels of musicians reach their goals. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet, Music

So many methods that I may tend to use. But generally having scale pages, etudes, maybe a ensemble/solo piece may help as well. I feel it is essential to develop skills before playing solo pieces, though slowly working through them is also tolerable. Consistent practice is key, 15 minutes to an hour each day is y general advice. It can be very efficient or it can be maybe only focusing on 3 bars. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Euphonium, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Djembe

My method begins with basic note reading stick grip, we concentrate on relaxation. stick control note reading. As soon as they are able to cleanly play 16th notes on a practice pad, we incorporate drum set independence. This independence is introduced through learning various genres of music, which also introduce various styles of playing. These variations are studied worked out in exercises that allow the student to ad lib with any style of music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, Mallet Percussion, Music, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I'm a passionate and curious musician. I'm self-taught in the styles of classical and jazz from when I picked up the clarinet I found at a Salvation Army at the age of 10. I taught myself until I started college and studied with Kelly Lake, Stephanie Gardner, Jeff Quamo and Cris Inguanti at NAU. While working toward receiving my Masters in Clarinet performance at NAU, I taught music theory and aural perception at the undergraduate level. In addition to teaching I've had two pieces written and recorded for me along with a couple tracks on a comedian's recent albums. Read More