I have almost 30 years of experience teaching voice, working with choral groups, voice students as well as classroom music instruction. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Music Education as well as a Masters degree in music from an accredited school of music and have been performing both as a soloist and in vocal performance groups since I was a teenager. I bring to the vocal/music studio all of this experience as well as a heart to pass along this experience to others that desire to share the song that is in their heart. If it is your desire to sing, play the keyboard or guitar, please get in touch with me!

All of my past experiences lead into my real passion: Teaching. Whether it's conducting throughout Europe or singing as featured soloist with the Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra and Oregon Symphony, I use past experience to teach students about musical and healthy singing techniques. I am currently a Doctoral candidate at UNLV. I am excited to incorporate new instructional techniques into my teaching that I learned from conventions and coursework.

Most of all, I believe that singing should be a fun expression of yourself. It should be an outlet for creation no matter the skill or age level of the singer.

I hold a Master of Education degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where I specialized in Secondary Vocal Music. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts degree in Music (Vocal Performance and Choral Conducting) from Oregon State University. I am an active choral director and singer in the Las Vegas Valley and sing opera semi-professionally.

Composer, Pianist, Songwriter.
Master degree in Musical Composition.
Luis has been teaching and performing piano, music theory,
music editing software and composing classical music since 1989.
Luis believes that the best way to learn is to combine the knowledge with fun.
The learning process MUST inspire and bring new ideas to the student
in order to make things more creative and entertaining.
Luis is also fluent in English, Spanish and Italian.

Professional Music Experience:

20+ years of skill in guitar playing [acoustic and electric]. 15+ years of experience in guitar instruction.
10+ years in recording and live sound.

Musical Accomplishments include:
• Best Guitar Player awards in numerous battle of the bands
• Touring
• CD release

Education:
Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR 2001
Bachelors in Performance and Song Writing
K.L.E. Society, Bangalore University, Bangalore, India 1995
Bachelors in Computer Science

Whitney is a classically trained music education major with 20 years professional service to the Lutheran Church.

Whitney has worked with various praise bands, directed and rehearsed Adult Chancel Choirs, Handbell groups and Youth Music Ensembles.

Educated at Allan Hancock College and California State University Long Beach, Whitney teaches all ages and abilities reading skills, and theory. Whitney was a member of the University Choir, Symphonic Band, and Saxophone Ensemble under the Direction of Professor(s) Dr. Vail and Leo Potts.

Whitney's students perform recitals twice yearly to showcase their abilities to the public.

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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...

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...

I just turned 49, and have been playing electric bass and guitar since I was 14. I graduated from St. Mary's College of Maryland in 1985 with a Bachelors degree in classical guitar, and have been teaching guitar and electric bass for over 25 years. I'm an eclectic player who has studied and integrated many concepts from varying styles including classical, flamenco, jazz, blues, and rock, and I've developed a unique and highly effective teaching method that draws from and builds upon the CAGED system and other established successful methods. My approach to teaching emphasizes simultaneously learning musical concepts, knowledge and skills, and is a highly analytical approach that stresses simplifying, understanding, and mastering "the basics" of musical and instrument-specific knowledge and skills. I specialize in teaching ambitious and highly-motivated students who want to learn as much as they can, go as far as they can, and are prepared to commit to diligent study and...

I received my degree from the University of Utah in instrumental music education. Along with specialized training in band and orchestra instruments, I also offer lessons in guitar, banjo, mandolin, and harmonica in playing and performance. When a student has a song they want to learn, I focus lessons around the requested song. I also have an extensive library of songs that I utilize. My music methodology is built around a song book that also has a CD attached. This has proven to be a lot of fun for all my students. It makes practice time more fun as they "play along" with the CD.

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...

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I have multiple music, music therapy and sound technology (studio) certifications from: Kansas State University, State University of New York (New Paltz), Catholic University of Nijmegen (the Netherlands) & UNLV (University of Nevada Las Vegas). I have an extensive background in individual student teaching as well as group leadership & teaching.