Voice Lessons in Sunrise, FL

Instruments: Voice

I usually build the lesson goals individually with each student by getting to know each other. One basic goal in all lessons though is to develope passion for music and for the human voice as a music instrument. Read More

Instruments: Voice Clarinet Recorder

I am very passionate about spreading the love of music to people of all ages. I am a proud graduate of Bethune-Cookman University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Technology. I studied clarinet under Dr. Philip O. Paglialonga, member of the P. E. N. Trio, and Author of the clarinet methods book "Squeak Big", who studied under the great Mitchell Lurie among other great clarinetists. In addition, I studied operatic voice under Dr. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Artist to artist teaching style. Teach prescribed music syllabus, including musical concepts and performance, composition and sight reading and listening skills, in context of style and genre. Conduct assessment in both written form and performance, including aural examination. Instruct in the use of a range of instruments, encompassing string, woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboard and electronic instruments. Demonstrate commitment to the principles and practices of OHS and equal opportunity. Music Teacher with 7+ years of hands-on experience in music lessons impartation. Read More

Instruments: Voice

For beginning singers, I truly work on getting the support system working as early as possible. Because of the delicacy of the youngest voices, I believe this is the most fundamental aspect of singing. Range can be developed as the vocal mechanism develops, but this will all be made easier with a solid support structure. For intermediate singers, I work on freeing the voice and allowing the natural vibrato (or 'spin') to come through. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

With the beginning students I use Alfred and Bastien piano instructional books. Also, the children simultaneously learn to read notes and understand music notation. In my teaching method the goal is to combine high level of technique with musicality and individual interpretation. The beginners’ lessons are systematized as a successful blend of fun musical games and new academic material, thus learning new is fun and inspiring. In teaching adults, after they are comfortable with the basics, they can play songs in the genre they prefer - classical, pop or jazz. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I encourage all my students to learn the basic rudiments of music including music theory, sight-reading and playing ‘by ear’. I recommend Mel Bay’s “Children’s Guitar Method” and Hal Leonard’s “Guitar Method Book 1” for school age children. However, many of my students have decided to concentrate on learning basic theory involving chords and scales to develop ability to play ‘by ear’. When working with voice students I focus on basic theory, breath control, and vocal scales to develop student’s ability to discern musical intervals. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Double Bass Euphonium

The way I approach teaching music is very simple. I just think of each student as myself when I was their age and think how would I want to learn it if I were to learn it again. Read More