Good morning, Good afternoon, and Good evening, to one and to all! My name is Andre' and I'm here to tell you a little bit about myself and how I can help you reach your dreams. Firstly, I, myself, started off as a self taught pianist when I was 9 years old in elementary school. No I did not think I'd love the crap out of piano 14 years later! It just happened that way and I'm very content and comfortable with the decision that I've made.

Over the course of years I have started and stopped my piano lessons from time to time! Some of us need breaks and I understand that completely. To play the piano takes major discipline, focus, concentration, and knowledge. I have had the privilege to have taken lessons from some of Dallas' most influential piano teachers (To me anyways!). Pierrette Mouledous, currently head and founder of the piano department at Eastfield College, who herself, has taken lessons from legendary musical performers such as Alfred Cortot, Paul Kolvalov, Isabelle...

Education/Qualifications:
I am currently still working on a degree in music education, and have interned at my old high school as a music teacher. I am an eagle scout with the Boy Scouts of America, which has given me years of experience with children.

Specializations In: Jazz, Rock, Blues, Songwriting, and Music Theory

About Me:
Hello Students and Parents,

I have been playing piano, organ, keyboard, synth, anything with keys for 10 years now, and I love it! Also, have a passion for helping those not as far into their musical journey progress farther, and farther. I love Playing Jazz, Rock, and Blues, and have extensive music theory and songwriting knowledge. I am a native texan of the Dallas Area

I am very friendly, easy to get along with, and I am extremely good with children.

Looking forward to meeting you,
Sam

Music has always been a part of Josh Collins. He started playing around with instruments at the age of three and singing at the age of seven. He instantly fell in love with music and grew a passion for it. At the age of five he attended his first musical concert, Garth Brooks. Josh loved every minute of it and he could see himself on a stage like Garth Brooks in the future. One day he heard someone playing guitar down in an alley and from that day forward he knew he wanted to play that instrument and it would become his specialty. In high school he played in the jazz band and was the lead guitarist. He also picked up the trumpet and played it in the jazz band. During his high school days music became his life and he created his own personal band. He wrote songs for his band and learned how to mix and record all of his own songs. When he graduated high school Josh pursued music in every way. He continued to play in bands and was on stage anytime he could be. Later he...

I believe that music is not only a gift but a vital part of the human experience. Whether as a listener, performer, or composer it influences our society as a whole and individually. At a very early age I was exposed to all the usual classic rock and pop music of the 50's, 60's, and 70's through my parents. Having a keen interest in how this music was created I started piano lessons at age 9, cello in middle school, and then guitar and bass shortly followed. During high school and college I performed and recorded with several bands, symphonic orchestras, vocal ensembles in genres ranging from rock, pop, funk, folk, jazz, classical, and electronica. I studied music theory and composition under Dr. Jerry Wallace at Richland Community College while continuing my private lessons in guitar, bass, cello, and piano.
After college I moved to Santa Fe, NM to assist in managing Groovey Studios. I also performed and recorded with not only pop and rock artist but many Native American artist....

I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in music w/ a piano concentration & a Master of Music in music theory degree both from the University of Maryland. I also started a Ph.D degree in music theory from the University of North Texas. I can help you become the best musician you can be & I can help you attain your goals. I have 15years full time teaching experience & I have also taught at the community college & at the university level. I love teaching very much & I love sharing it w/ others!

My music story began when, as a young child, I wanted to sit where I could watch our church pianist play. At the age of seven I began formal lessons. I was fortunate to have an excellent teacher. I was also fortunate to have a mother that saw to it that people around me knew I had talent, such as my school and church music directors! It was to my horror that she pointed me out to the attention of so many that I was soon being asked to accompany my school choir as well as serve as official church pianist at the age of 14. Of course, now I am thankful for her diligence, as music has served me well and has enriched my life beyond measure. I specialize in piano accompaniment for voice, in addition to other instruments and currently serve as lead worship pianist in my home church. Patience, with respect to normal frustrations experienced by the student when hammering out those special pieces, and willingness to step away to gain perspective, when necessary, are my strong points...

I love learning, and I love sharing how to learn. I began as a self-taught pianist at age 12, and from ages 14 to the present I have had the experience of studying with some of the most phenomenal teachers of this generation. George Katz, former chair of the Drake University Piano Department and student of the legendary artists Alfred Cortot and Marguerite Long; Jerome Lowenthal, also a student of Cortot (and William Kapell) and former chair of the Julliard piano department, and Jose Feghali, winner of the 1985 Cliburn Gold Medal have been my most influential teachers. From them, I learned how to learn, how to teach, and how to teach learning, which I believe is the most important skill.

As a winner of the 2000 Interlochen Concerto Competition, I had my orchestral debut that year with the World Youth Symphony Orchestra at 16. Following that, I have given concerts all over the U.S., some parts of Mexico, Malmo and Stockholm, Sweden, and in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Having...

I earned a Bachelor of Music Education from the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory in Ohio. After Teaching Jr. and Sr. High School as well as a studio of private students, I took a job in the Music Publishing Industry and worked in the department that rented Music to performing organizations. After seven years of working for a publisher, I was offered the opportunity of working for the Dallas Symphony as an Orchestra Librarian. We prepare all the music that the Orchestra performs for all concerts. I enjoy very much working with students of all ages. My greatest delight is to see a student work hard and thrive.

I would first like to say that I was born into a musical family. My Dad (choir director) and five older brothers were not only the majority of the choir in our large Catholic church, but Dad had a "tame" Frank Sinatra singing style. My mother played harmonica and piano by ear so acquiring musical intellects spread quickly to all of us. Most of my siblings sang and played instruments as we had a piano, guitar, organ, harmonica, trumpet, clarinet and a recorder to use as we pleased, with or without a music teacher.

I started singing and playing the piano at age four, started piano lessons at age six and self-taught myself guitar around 2nd or 3rd grade. Our family's music teacher told my parents, "She plays by ear, just let her go." Consequently, with consistent encouragement from my oldest sister (a professional organist for 40+ years), I learned piano and music theory while I was learning to read English. I learned the basics of voice while in choir from middle school...

Hello Everybody My name is Kevin and I go by “K.P.” in this wonderful music world. Here’s a little bit about myself…. I have been playing R&B, Jazz, and Gospel piano/keys professionally for over 10yrs. I love music and have a heart to teach and build character as a musician/artist. I have toured across the U.S. and across the country from Japan to Europe playing for all types of artists in the genre’s of gospel, jazz, and R&B. I graduated from the University of North Texas with a (BAAS), and was over the University of North Texas Voices of Praise (V.O.P) Gospel Choir from 2004-2006. I also have certification degree for audio engineering/music business and production at Media Tech formally (Dallas Soundlab). From there I have gain experience in working with Grammy winning artists and musicians such as Myron Butler and Shaun Martin. I have experience in mixing and producing; and with that have completed and worked on 5 albums!

I teach my students how to understand how music is put together so they can learn even more on their own.

I read, write, and play all styles and I focus on teaching the student fundamentals that work in all styles of music ....AND I get them going on the style they are interested in - pop, rock, country, folk, etc.

I have spent my entire life in the music industry and I can show you how to use what I teach to apply to the real world. I have also been a successful songwriter and I can work with students to learn about song structure and song writing.

I am also good at preparing students for college music classes.

Born in Arlington, Texas, I began playing guitar and bass guitar in high school. After studying for several years under Joey Faust, I studied Jazz, Classical Guitar, and Music Theory at TCC in Fort Worth. I've been teaching since 2003, my students ranging in age from 3 to over 70. I also play piano, mandolin, banjo, and ukulele.