I've been teaching guitar for more than twenty years, ever since I taught myself in elementary school I have loved learning more and teaching the things I know. I played lead and rhythm guitar in a headlining band in Houston and Galvaston, TX for four years. I played with Shaboom and Hot August Nights. I also played the Gilroy Garlic Festival, as well as many other small venues across California.

Growing up, I dedicated most of my energies to being a scholastic overachiever. When I made it into my top-choice college, learning and growing got tougher than ever. Along the way, I was fortunate enough to meet some brilliant, highly effective teachers and professors, who passed on to me much wisdom about communication. Now, I've come out the other side of that journey with a passion for education and a belief that, with the right skills and motivation, anyone can find the right way to teach anything to anybody.

I started playing at 9 years old in a public school band and jazz band on alto sax and guitar. Since then, I've received private lessons and studied at the Denver Guitar Institute. I've played in several bands and specialize in several styles and techniques including jazz, blues improvisation, solo technique, ear training and composition.

My qualifications:
M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from UNLV, B.A.in Psychology from UNLV, B.A. in Spanish, Language Concentration, from UT Austin, B.A. in Drama from UT Austin
Lifetime Secondary Teaching Certificate in Spanish in TX, expired Secondary Teaching Certificate in Spanish and Theatre in NV
Former tutor with Sylvan Learning Center and Austin Community College


I have a long and varied history of teaching and mentoring. I enjoy working with teenagers and can build a good rapport with them. My training in teaching and subject matter is solid, and is now enhanced by my training as a Marriage and Family Therapist, during which I interned at the Center for Health and Learning attached to Beacon Academy, where many of my counseling clients were Beacon students who were struggling to succeed in their academics and in their family lives.


My former students can verify that I was never one to "give the answer," but rather helped them use their resources...

I am a full-time working drummer currently residing in Las Vegas. In addition to guiding up and coming drummers with their musical careers, I am working on music & soundtracks for film and television projects with platinum-selling singer/songwriter Mark Slaughter. In addition, I am recording a CD with Los Angeles based hard-rock band "Masque."

In April of this year I was inducted (for the 2nd time!) into the Las Vegas Rock Hall of Fame for my collaboration with "Ripside." I performed at the induction concert with fellow inductees Xcursion (Mark Slaughter, guitar vocals; Kelly Garni, bass guitar). A picture of this performance is included in my "photos & video" section.

Notable mentors include: Irv Kluger, professional jazz drummer. I studied reading and drum set performance. Wally Snow (colleague of Murray Spivack), professional orchestral percussionist. I studied reading and a proprietary, specialized method of classical snare drum performance. Notable students of the...

With 15 years experiance playing bass and 2 years jazz study at the college level, I can teach students to learn songs of their choosing, from any genre, with proper technique. I can also teach students to understand the theory behind the music, so they can begin to develop their own approach and style.

I am a Piano/keyboard teacher with 40+ years experience. I can take a beginner all the way through to advanced, professional level. I started my own music education at the age of 5 and have loved music ever since. I started my teaching career at the age of 14 and have helped many children develop their careers in music, becoming music teachers, or ministers of music in churches. I taught music lessons privately and in groups at Northwest University in WA state, Family Music Store, Southern NV Music Store, in Las Vegas, in my own home, and in the students home. I teach any style of music from classical to gospel. I have a strong classical background so I enjoy teaching all my students, even as young as 4 to play Fur Elise by Beethoven. Since my father was a minister all my life, and I started playing the piano for church at the age of 10, I also enjoy teaching those interested in church music either traditional or contemporary style of music. I like to teach improvising on...

Andrew is a professional musician that has performed at various venues in the Las Vegas area. He is currently attending the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where he plans on obtaining a Jazz Studies degree in the fall of 2013. Andrew has traveled to different cities to play and perform from Monterey, California to Adelaide, Austrailia. He is well versed in multiple styles and is a very sought after performer and teacher. Andrew has been teaching for 5 years and started while he was in high school while attending the prestigious Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts. He has been playing the guitar for twelve years and the piano for eight becoming highly skilled in the study of both instruments.

Raven:

• Nearly thirty years experience in live performance and studio throughout the United States and Europe.

• Product demonstrator and featured performer at NAMM and CES for Carvin, Seymour Duncan, Washburn, B.C. Rich, ADA, and First Act

• Has shared the stage and/or appeared with Allan Holdsworth, Phyllip Bynoe (Steve Vai), Craig Chaquico (Starship), Kelly Garni (Quiet Riot/Randy Rhoads), Lez Warner (The Cult), and Trevor Rabin (Yes), among others.

• Studied Music Theory and Performance at UNLV, and gained national exposure as the guitarist of the UNLV band in nationally televised basketball games during the 1989 - 1991 seasons.

• Has played professionally in a wide range of music, including Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Blues, Country, Pop/R&B, Folk, and Classical.

• Released two albums featuring Black Sabbath/Dio drummer, Vinny Appice.

• Performed in the studio for popular Swedish group, Sonic Dream, on...

I started taking piano lessons at age 6, learned to read music and play mostly classical, my first pop song was Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves by Cher, remember that great riffat the beginning? I was beyond thrilled to actually play it myself. These are the kind of experiences I seek to provide my students, enjoying the thrill of actually making music, not just going over mundane head information. I do combine learning by ear with reading music, teaching theory along with the music making as well. Music is really simple, repetitive and easy to learn. It's a life long gift you give yourself and others. I started singing seriously in 9th grade, I had the greatest teacher, in fact he turned my life around because I had been running with the wrong crowd, but now that he told me I could sing I had a reason to straighten myself up and he made me feel like my talent was worth something. I grew in confidence and entered college as a double major, voice and piano. I enjoy teaching...

I teach according to your individual needs. I help you become successful on piano, violin, viola, bass, guitar. I help you learn the instrument and learn to read music with my own ideas using fun worksheets and songs you really like to learn how to play. I fill your voids with activities such as practice techniques, sub-lessons, and ear training. I guide you toward proper posture, tone development, and the ability to keep a steady beat. I help you develop your musical independence by tweaking lessons to help you succeed. I believe talent is not a factor in learning. Mastering an instrument is the result of effective instruction and step by step guidance toward foundations and skills. I love to teach private lessons because I believe in spreading the word to make the great gift of playing music available to many. It is an inherited right and gift to enjoy a lifetime of personal satisfaction from playing a musical instrument. I love to help students build confidence and make...

I am a 3 time Emmy award winner and pro performer in Las Vegas. I LOVE to share my love of music with children and adults!! I promise you will not only learn but Love to learn and perform! I teach a variety of musical instruments as well as voice and look forward to igniting a musical fire in YOU!!!