Children's Instruments and Music Resources Port Arthur TX
Band & Orchestral, Guitars & Fretted Instruments, Print Music
Nederland, TX
Beaumont, TX
Music Theory, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music Performance
Ages Taught
15 to 99
Specialties
I have experience teaching and playing rock (classic rock, progressive rock, metal), blues (acoustic and amplified), and jazz (swing and straight, bebop, funk, New Orleans, big band, cool jazz, hard bop, acoustic, latin, bossa). One of my specialties in rock and jazz is odd meter (5, 7, 9, 11, etc.) I also have ample experience with applied music theory for the guitar--that is, chord and scale theory.
Education
Southwest Texas Junior College - General Studies - 08/2005 - 12/2007 (not complete) Texas State University - Jazz Studies - 01/2008 - present (not complete)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Guitar, Music Theory, Music Recording
Ages Taught
6 to 25
Specialties
I can teach basic guitar methods from lesson books. However, I really enjoy teaching blues guitar in the styles of Stevie Ray Vaughn, Kenny Wayne Wayne Shepherd, etc. I enjoy teaching lessons that are geared toward music that the student enjoys. I find it rewarding to the student when they realize they can play styles and genres of music they love to listen to.
Education
The University of Arizona - - 2003-2007 (Bachelor's degree received) San Juan College - - 1998-2001 (Associate degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Digital Piano, Electronic Keyboard, Band & Orchestral, Drums & Percussion, Sound Reinforcement, Recording Equipment, Guitars & Fretted Instruments, Print Music, DJ Equipment
Beaumont, TX
Piano, Singing, Organ, Music Theory, Music Performance
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
I primarily focus on the classical genre (including Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Twentieth Century, and Contemporary eras). I have found if one can play classics well, it is easier to learn pop music.
Education
University of Northern Iowa - Organ Performance - June 1995-May 1999 (Bachelor's degree received) Arizona State University - Organ Performance - Sept. 1999-May 2002 (Master's degree received) Arizona State University - Organ Performance - Sept. 1999-Aug. 2008 (PhD degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Music Theory, Piano
Ages Taught
4 to 99
Specialties
Piano, Handbells, Music Theory, Sight reading I can teach from any series, have tended to specialize more with beginning and intermediate students. I have taught from almost every series over the years. Right now I have students in Faber & Faber, Bastien, John Thompson, Schaum, David Carr Glover, Hal Leonard, FJH, Dozen a Day, and Alfred series. When students begin lessons with me and have a music series with which they have started, we can stay with that series. I think that breaking skills …
Education
University of North Texas - Educational Mid-Management Administrative Certification - 1981-1983 University of North Texas - Master of Music/Piano Performance - 1973-1977 University of North Texas - Bachelor of Music Education - 1969-1973 Sunset HS/Dallas - General - 1969
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Songwriting, Flamenco Guitar, Music Theory, Guitar, Music Performance, Classical Guitar
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
My first love was blues and rock guitar, and I now specialize in Jazz guitar and performance. I also have three years of formal classical guitar training and lots of experience playing many other styles including Latin Jazz, Salsa, Pop, Classical, Fusion, etc.
Education
Texas A&M International University - Guitar Performance - 2004-2007 (not complete) Berklee College of Music - Jazz Composition - 2007-2010 (Bachelor's degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Children's Instruments for Miniature Musicians
Children’s Instruments for Miniature Musicians As W flings his miniature body across his miniature piano, creating an avalanche of sound with his stomach and knees and feet (note: his hands are nowhere near the keys), I wonder if he inherited his father’s musical ability or if he’ll end up like me—tone deaf and instrument-phobic, left playing the egg shaker at his in-laws’ family gatherings. I hope for the best and so encourage his musical experimentation (until the headache creeps up and begs for a quiet, introspective child prone to reading and drawing and other silent activities) with a variety of kid-sized instruments like Melissa and Doug’s piano complete with color-coded keys and songbook. Plan Toys also nurtures novice musicians with a starter baby drum or a more advanced drum set made from natural rubber wood and non-toxic paints.... |
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