Voice Lessons Manatee County, FL

Instruments: Piano, Voice

I will customize each lesson to each individual. Lessons will include breath and support work, vocalise exercises to work on vowels, flexibility, etc, music theory, and repertoire. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I motivate my students by being interactive. With children who are new to music, I use my personal method, which is characterized by providing knowledge while playing interactive games, which helps the children grasp music-related issues. With the older students, I try to inspire them by playing duets, and placing emphasis on a variety of repertoire. I also emphasize the theory of music as an indispensable element of learning instrument. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Violin, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle

When teaching strings to beginners I tend to teach out of a string methods book but I also offer stylistic direction outside of the book. I find this method helps the student with dependency of string books and helps to harbor curiosity to the vast world of music and methods beyond one book. I offer compositions fit to the level of the student and give them the opportunity to bring them up to performance standard. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have over 15 years of experience teaching guitar and voice to students from 4 – 73 years old. During the last two years I began teaching ukulele to children as young as 4years old. I am currently teaching mostly school age children, adolescents and adults. As a music therapist I have used guitar lessons as a therapeutic intervention to improve cognitive functioning in older adults. I believe that an individualized approach is most effective when teaching students of all ages. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

My teaching methods vary depending on the needs and desires of each individual student, however I generally try my best to maintain a steady balance of academic practice and fun. I've taught students of piano & voice ranging from ages 3 to senior citizen, so I understand that every student needs to be approached differently. For young beginners, I will typically begin with simple, low-pressure exercises to familiarize the student with their instrument, and advance when they are ready. Read More