Piano Lessons New Mexico

Instruments: Piano, Flute, Music, Keyboard

I have been teaching privately since 2007. I am a passionate instructor who loves working and playing with students. In 2016, I graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Master of Music degree in Flute and Piano performance. I also earned a Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education with a flute emphasis from the University of Arizona under the tutelage of Brian Luce in 2009. I have had the great opportunities to performed at the 2007 and 2016 National Flute Association Convention with the Professional Flute Choirs Flutefinity Flute Ensemble and Golden Flute Choir. Read More

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

Violin - Core: Suzuki Violin series volumes 1-6, Kreutzer Etudes, Mazas Etudes, Original Compositions, Bach, Mozart. + Scales/Arpeggios + Interval exercises such as broken 3rds, 5ths, Octaves. Piano - Core: Alfred's or Faber Piano Adventures, volumes 1-3, Czerny Etudes, Burgmuller Etudes, Mozart, Beethoven. + Scales/Arpeggios, Interval exercises such as broken 3rds, 5ths, Octaves. The Scales, intervals, and arpeggios are usually the first thing we go over in lessons, to activate the students ear without jumping into something too technical. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Flute, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Lap Steel Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My method on teaching varies from student to student because there are no two students alike. For those who have no idea about anything to do with the guitar i start from scratch with the basics and i show them what every part of the guitar is called and why it is the way it is, also how to tune a guitar as well as learn the strings and notes. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Flute, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Lessons are customized to the student's learning style and behavioral challenges. Any behavioral management is done with expectations set ahead of time, respectful reminders, and consistent consequences so that students get the most out of their time. Usually, I don't have too many issues with this as lessons are engaging through the use of technology, musical and pop-culture jokes and references, and opportunities to record audio and video for keeping a record of their progress and/or sharing with loved ones. Read More

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

I always keep the students in mind with progression and excitement constantly. The throwback from week to week will give both the student and teacher a insight what has to be improved and advanced. I have many students playing professionally in bands and orchestra's as well. Each student has individual needs that will be in conjunction with the personality of the student a great rapport with both of us or group I am working with. Read More