Music Lessons South

Instruments: Saxophone, Music

Before I sit down to teach a student for their first lesson, I try and plan on what they aspire to learn either through a classical or jazz path and move to get into the details of everything. My goal is to make sure the students enjoy what they play and work on what they want to do. I make sure to stress the importance of improving and encouraging them every step of the way. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Music

Schwartz has served on the faculties of New York University, Hunter College, the Lucy Moses Music School, and most recently the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and is the artistic director of the Winston-Salem, NC based experimental music group Forecast Music. He was formerly a Resident Composer for the Los Angeles based Tonoi contemporary music ensemble, the Minnesota based Renegade Ensemble, and NYC’s Vox Novus. His debut CD 24 Ways of Looking at a Piano, named one of the top classical CDs of 2005 by All Music Guide, is available from Centaur Records. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Bass Guitar, Electric Violin, Double Bass, Music

First lesson I start by assessing what level the student is at and what goals they have with their music and develop a lesson plan from there. I focus first on fundamentals of sound and technique to build a foundation for the student then work on scales and repertoire to get them playing music. From there it is a focus on musicality and performance. A lesson plan for example may be working on solo repertoire by breaking down the piece by focusing on different elements that make the song; the scale, they rhythm, certain patterns by measure, techniques required, etc. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Music, Keyboard

I am a teacher who enjoys helping people discover a passion for playing music! In 2013, I graduated with a Master of Science degree in Music Technology from Indiana University. In 2012, I graduated from the University of Indianapolis with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with a concentration in Technology and Recording. I have performed at many places in Indianapolis, Kansas, and Florida with various types of groups, including jazz bands, jazz combos, wind ensembles, and orchestras. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Ukulele, Music, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experiences started when I was beginning my bachelor studies in 2008. I worked in elementary and high schools programs, teaching trumpet, directing small and big ensembles for many years, I was Trumpet Instructor of a Youth Symphonic Orchestra Called: Sinfonia por el Peru del tenor Juan Diego Flores. I also worked as a Music theory and Trumpet tutor in New Jersey City University from 2018 to 2020, I also direct the Salsa Orchestra at NJCU. Read More