Music Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Recorder, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is taught with expectations. Although I aim to move at the student's learning pace, it is important to hold accountability on the student's behalf when we're not instruction. Consistent practice will be necessary for growth and I like to check in with students 2 days before next lessons to ensure the material has been understood and reviewed. From this point we can ensure progress. When a student does not review the content for the next lesson, it causes a sense of frustration and nervousness in the student's ability to comprehend the next lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Accordion, Music

I am passionate about music. It is so important in my, and my family's life. I am so thankful that I was fortunate enough to be able to take music lessons, when I was a child, and so thankful that I loved it enough to practice. There is nothing like music in the universe. For the individual it creates a connection between your mind, body, spirit and soul, that is so unique and complex. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Guitar Method One. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, including being able to read both staff and tab and have some basic playing technique , I will begin to introduce solo repertoire. For adult students, I like to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I’ve taught private piano lessons to both children and adults since 2008, tailoring my instruction to match each student’s goals, interests, and musical background. Whether in a formal church setting or private studio environment, I’ve worked with a range of learners—from absolute beginners to music professionals preparing for performance and ministry. My approach emphasizes musical literacy, ear training, creative expression, and the joy of discovery across genres. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For students who are just beginning to learn guitar, aside from teaching said students how to properly hold the guitar, I provide fun single note exercises from open and first position to help them get comfortable with the top of the neck. Also teaching the students different parts/sections of the guitar (example pickups, body, neck, fretboard, nut, etc. For more advanced students I assess their skills and playability to see what they know or don't know and then work from there. Read More