Piano Lessons New Mexico

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Bass Guitar, Harp, Recorder, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, Music, Keyboard, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have teacher training in Suzuki Violin and Cello; Dalcroze movement, solefege and improvisation in piano and have applied it to all disciplines; Paul Rolland strategies for violin playing; Aldo Parisot principles for cello playing; Austin Classical Guitar Institute, Albuquerque Guitar Chamber Ensemble and Summer Festival; and Ashtanga Yoga as well as having a degree in Music Education from Western Michigan University. I have studied privately for years myself on voice, cello, violin, guitar and piano. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Though I have plenty of experience as a pianist I'm relatively new to the field of teaching. I have have several piano teachers throughout my life whose methodology I can draw from as experience. My experience with the various teachers I've had in my life has taught me one important lesson. Always pace yourself and never get too big for your boots. The basics or the fundamentals are just as important if not more so than mere virtuosity on your instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Djembe

My approach to teaching is rooted in the belief that every student has the potential to learn and grow, and it is my job as a teacher to help them reach their full potential. I strive to create a safe and supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and exploring new ideas. I believe in using a variety of teaching strategies, such as hands-on activities, group work, and individual instruction, to engage students in meaningful learning experiences. Read More

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

All of my students with LIYH made significant progress and I have some very good stories of remarkable progress with a few students - Alois Gorner (11 years old) progressed from being brand new to playing through Fur Elise, in 5 months. Taly Turchin (13) Another violin student who had a successful audition into her school's chamber orchestra with the piece we were working on (Bach Cello Prelude in G Major - transposed to D Major for violin). Read More

Instruments: Piano, Keyboard

While getting my Masters in Music, I assisted teaching Music Theory at the University of Iowa. From there,I taught classes of students at the West Bank School Of Music in Minneapolis. From the Midwest to the Southwest: I taught students at Los Angeles schools and privately there also. I learned what were the best musical works with which to engage students: - Beloved classics by Beethoven, Chopin and others - New Age music by Winston, Einaudi, and Yanni - Gospel works in the best arrangements for a student's level, and - Folk music and works from American History, such as Ragtime, classic Blues, and Jazz-Age music. Read More