Theresa M
Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Recorder, French Horn
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Folk, Musical Theater, Opera, Showtunes, Spirituals, Marching Band

I have over twenty years experience teaching music students of all ages. I started teaching music students in 1986 at a Jr. High/High School and prepared all choral students for both solo and ensemble festivals and large group competitions. I also prepared vocal jazz ensembles, and other larger instrumental and vocal ensembles for competition, thoroughly enjoying the sharing of their talents and pulling out the best music they had to offer. I have also taught elementary students and adults alike, sharing the joy of music whether the student is a beginner at the age of 85 or the age of 5.

For brass instrumental students, I generally use the Rubank Method books, focusing on care of the instrument and basic fundamentals. For piano students I use a variety of different method books and am not tied down to any one series. We will also work on scales and the Hannon series For vocal students, I use a series of vocalises, scales and other exercises to strengthen the voice. We will then work on repetroire focusing on what the student would sing at a recital performance.   For all students I also find out what interests them and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter the ability level of the student.