Piano Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Piano, Voice

I knew from an early age that I wanted music to be an integral part of my life. I began taking piano lessons at age 8, and pipe organ lessons at age 15, from my church's Minister of Music. I spent my school years playing for weddings, recitals, competitions, church services, community theater events, and of course, for my own enjoyment! I was inducted into Mu Phi Epsilon (a professional fraternity) in my senior year of college, and had the privilege of being a featured piano soloist with my college-community orchestra that same year. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I am a very warm and energetic instructor— especially with the younger kids! I started piano lessons in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 9, and after graduating from Kingwood High School, I completed an Associate Degree in Music at Lone Star College. I then went on to receive a Bachelors Degree in Piano Performance at Stephen F. Austin State University in 2017, where I studied with renowned pedagogue Dr. Andrew Parr, as well as with Dr. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try 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. For both voice and piano students, the first half of lesson will be focused on technique and the second half of lesson will be focused on repertoire. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Keyboard

With my wind instrument and percussion students, I like to start with a method book. My favorites include Essential Elements and Standard of Excellence. I find that, especially for younger students, this is a great way to introduce beginner theory while learning to apply it to their playing. I spend a great deal of time discussing the importance of breath and practicing breathing gym exercises. My piano method book of choice varies depending on the skill level of the student. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trombone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Double Bass, Euphonium, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

"Kanikapila" is the Hawaiian word for collective jam sessions or music making. In contemporary Native Hawaiian culture, music making is a shared and collaborative space where people come together to create and learn from one another, regardless of how much prior experience you have. My relatives raised me with these understanding, and this is the type of environment that I like emulate and integrate with my lessons and students. Music is a very personal and cultural practice for me, and I believe music can be accessed and shared by all people, no matter what their own background is. Read More