Voice Lessons in Sandia Heights, NM

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Recorder Music Keyboard Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been a paid soloist for major works such as Handel's Messiah. I have a BA in vocal performance and a MA in Music Education with an emphasis in Choral Conducting. I have played classical guitar for 12 years and studied under the acclaimed guitarist and author Ambrose Rivera. I have been playing piano for 20 years. I was a member of the piano studio under the Manhattan School of Music Graduate, Dr. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Harp Recorder Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Music Keyboard Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I start by gathering information about a student's goals and inspirations, and prior knowledge/experience. From there, we develop a plan for warmup exercises, technical exercises, literature, sight-reading, ear-training and listening excerpts to be studied. I determine whether the student needs to begin learning primarily by ear or using some kind of written notation. We find a schedule that will work with both of us. Most students have a regular weekly time, but some students need a variable time due to their individual schedule so we work that out in advance. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I believe that motivating and inspiring music students requires a different approach. I love to teach because its very rewarding to see when a student gets it after many trials and errors. Every practice session should have a goal, and practice goals are more important than setting a time. I believe that everyone has the capability to play something easy and fun if he/she is willing to put some time into the practice. Read More

Instruments: Voice

From way back in high school when I was the lead singer in a vocal group, I've always been singing, and I can say that singing is beautiful when emitted easily and well, fine as wine most anytime: celebrating births or mourning death, mating or contemplating, closing ranks or giving thanks, praising gods or turning clods of sod, selling soap or trying to cope, making magic moments day or night -- be it a keening wail, a chant or croon, a cheery singalong or a lone moan in the darkest hour before dawn. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I started teaching voice and piano lessons while I was a student at Wartburg College. I continued teaching when I moved to New Mexico and I now have ten years of studio teaching experience. After completing my Master's Degree in Vocal Performance, I returned to UNM to attain a New Mexico Teaching License. I have been teaching elementary music in the public schools for five years since attaining that license. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I began singing at the age of 7, winning a talent competition in Miami, FL. With the knickname, "Song Bird", Iperformed as school choir soloist and as leads in various Rodgers and Hammerstein productions at summer camp.I spent nearly every Christmas in New York City whereI gained a love of the Broadway musical. During the summers,I performed with a folk trio in Washington, D.C. venues and learned how to connect with an intimate audience. Read More

Instruments: Voice Latin Percussion Music

I believe every student has the capacity to sing and perform music, and empowering students to feel comfortable expressing themselves musically is one of my highest and most constant objectives. I work with students to understand what their goals are, what their interests are, what their backgrounds are, and we work together to create an educational trajectory that meets these goals. It's important to me that students enjoy our lessons and the work we do together. Read More