Lesson Special - Up to 20% OFF! Get Started Now with a Risk-Free Trial!
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Harp, Accordion, Harmonica, Lap Steel Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder, Lute, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Shakuhachi, Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonards Essential Elements book, as well a basic understanding of music. Once the student has progressed to have a nice grasp of the fundamentals of music, I usually begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. I also believe in the importance of listening to as many professional recordings as possible of the instrument the student is taking lessons on. Read More
Instruments: Piano, Cello, Keyboard
Octavio M. is a Venezuelan-American cellist with an impressive background in performance and teaching. He recently earned his Master's Degree Diploma from The San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Octavio has won several awards, including the Latin Grammy Foundation Scholarship, The Blair Scholarship, Barron String Orchestral Scholarship, and the William E. Duckwitz Talent Scholarship. He has performed as a soloist with the SFCM Baroque Ensemble, the Simon Bolivar Orchestra of Tachira, and the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra. Read More
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Cello, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
My teaching style is characterized by patience, support, constructive feedback, and ample playing time. I believe in tailoring my approach to accommodate individual learning styles and paces, fostering a positive and encouraging environment. I provide specific and actionable feedback to help students improve. In addition, I strive to create a well-rounded learning experience by integrating technology and multimedia resources into my lessons. I understand the importance of adaptability and continuously seek new methods and materials to enhance the educational journey. Read More
Instruments: Cello
It's important to move at the student's pace - whatever speed that may be. It's important to build a solid foundation but that doesn't necessarily mean mastery or perfection. It's easy to lose interest if stuck on one piece to long so we'll move through the material as quickly or as slowly as the student desires as long as the foundation is there. Supplementary material is worked in as well to keep things interesting and each lesson unique and fun. Read More
Instruments: Piano, Cello, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Double Bass, Music, Keyboard
I have been playing cello, piano, and bass for over 20 years. I have played in various orchestras and ensembles including the University of Puget Sound Symphony and the International Honor Orchestra in Vienna, Austria. I have focused on teaching adults and kids for the last 10 years. My diverse training in many styles of music has informed my teaching style. Helping students learn to improvise and compose has been one of the highlights of teaching. Read More
Don't just take our word for it. We hold the highest possible A+ rating from the nations foremost online reliability source: The BBB. Check out our A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.