Teaching
(or Music and Talent Education)
Clarification:
The words talent and ability are used in a broad sense and refer to one’s capacity to think, act, or feel in any given situation. Their use is not restricted to the artistic field but is also applied to personality traits. Thus we can refer to the fact that one has developed the ability to be argumentative, the ability to be personable, the talent for being considerate, or the talent for being happy.
From Ability Development by Shinichi Suzuki
Where Love is Deep…
One of my favorite statements from Dr. Suzuki is, "Where love is deep, much can be accomplished." From here, as a teacher, I have to contemplate what love is and what it means for love to be deep so we can accomplish much. Love to me is all-inclusive; it is vast and unconditional; it can see the unique potential in all and aid that potential in its growth, expansion, and maturity. In this way of Love, I know that every student can take the journey of learning their instrument of choice and music, no matter their age, who they are, where they're from, or what may appear to separate them in the world.
I teach at a studio in my hometown of Wimberley, I also teach online. I have certification and training via the Suzuki Method, which has given me the abilities and experience to take on kids as young as 3. I teach adults of many experience levels, from beginner to advanced in a variety of styles and sounds.
One of the things that separates me from most Suzuki Teachers is I don’t stick to or only teach classical repertoire. I believe in meeting students where they are and pursuing their musical interests, while giving them a strong foundation and good technical capacity on the instrument.
Of course, the music I love to play and explore the most is Jazz and Western Swing from the 1920s to the 1950s. Anytime someone wants to come to learn and explore this music in lessons is always exciting!
Go to my Contact Page to get in touch with me so we can get you and/or your child into music lessons today.
