Music Lessons Washington

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Drums, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard

I began the study of trumpet in 1965 under the instruction of Les Beigle, noted Seattle trumpeter. In 1969, I graduated from Snohomish (WA) High School, where he played solo trumpet in the high school band under the direction of Edward Peterson. I received his Bachelor of Music degree with honors from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle in 1980. Instructors included Gary Peacock, Jim Knapp, Butch Nordal, Art Lande, and Julian Priester. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet, Music

I have taught private clarinet lessons since 2013 and I love being able to share my passion for the clarinet and music with my students. Currently, I am a Master Teacher on the faculty of Magnolia Music Studio RiverWalk. I have also taught at The Ohio State University's Clarinet Academy, teaching private lessons, coaching student chamber ensembles, and presenting a lecture on reed break-in and adjustment. As a Graduate Teaching Associate at The Ohio State University, I taught undergraduate clarinet lessons, gave masterclasses for undergraduate and master's students, instructed the clarinet portion of the Woodwind Methods course for music education majors, conducted clarinet sectionals for the OSU University Band, coached undergraduate chamber ensembles, and assisted with OSU Clarinet Choir rehearsals. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Banjo, Ukulele, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Beginning students who are children I use Mel Bay's Children's Guitar Method. Depending on their learning curve, I may use other methods and books to their learning language. Adults, I listen to their desires in learning their instrument and gear my lessons accordingly. Typically, I've used Alfred's Basic Guitar and Bass Method, Aaron Shearer Glassic Guitar Technique, Hal Leonard Guitar method, Alfred's Basic Guitar Scales and Modes, Hal Leonard Fingerpicking, Hal Leonard Christmas Carols for easy and advanced guitar, Hal Leonard Classical Guitar Christmas, Hal Leonard "A Treasury of Classical Guitar Repertoire, Mel Bay's Students Guide to Music Theory, Alternate Tunings by Woody Mann and Youtube.com. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Double Bass, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

In Seattle, the company 4/4 School of Music employed me for 2 years before returning to Spokane. Since then, online lessons have been flourishing and students have not lost their eagerness or music learning. Many have stayed on for months bridging into the full year; whether discovering a passion for one particular method or trying out every genre they can, I've found that my students always leave (or continue, of course!) with a love of music. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Music

My repertoire usually composes of Hal Leonards's Essential Element,Hrimaly Scale Studies, Sevcik for Violin and Bowing Techniques, Suzuki School Violin Book and a show piece and a piece of the students choosing. I usually ask the student on what do they want to learn in the violin so i can adjust my repertoire for them. Every now and then I play some piece if the can recognize it and help them get motivated. Read More