Music Lessons in Hollister, MO. It's your time.

As a published songwriter, I enjoy teaching others how to foster their creativity through writing as well. I will take you through the process from brainstorming, formulating, editing, adding music/chords to the lyrics, writing riffs, to finishing and copyrighting your original work.

I focus on drum grooves such as Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop, Latin, Swing, Rock, and RnB. I have experience from multiple drum teachers, and have attended Cuesta College (A.A. in Music Performance) and CSUSB (B.A. in Music). If you're a beginner or are looking to improve on some new ideas and techniques, I'd be glad to teach you.

Primary focus: Drums

I believe that the most important aspect of learning is a positive and comfortable environment that encourages and facilitates growth! My studio ranges from ages 9 to adult and from beginner to advanced.

Through my own studies I have experienced many different teaching styles and philosophies, and have developed my own method to help my students progress quickly and efficiently.

Every lesson will begin with a discussion about the students practicing so that we can celebrate growth and work together through challenges.

Students will be asked to study technical and tone exercises as well as repertoire that will help them progress in the necessary areas. I will help my students choose pieces that are appropriate and enjoyable.

If a student would like to study a popular song then I will gladly write my own arrangement for them. We can also learn to play by ear and improvise.

For my online students I will record solos, duets, and piano parts to pieces that we cannot play ...

I offer flute lessons for the beginner-intermediate student, where together we'll work on scales, breath support, basic theory, and repertoire. Lessons should always be fun, so we forget that we're secretly working so hard!

Are you ready to crack the code of playing guitar and songwriting? Want to play your favorite songs that inspire you? Interested in learning to write and record your own music? I will help you build a solid foundation of music theory, technique and generating your creative ideas while tailoring to your personal tastes and goals. Part of my lesson plan involves me recording, mixing and producing a song that you eventually compose.

I am a seasoned musician with over 20yrs of experience playing, performing, songwriting and recording a wide variety of musical styles. I genuinely enjoy teaching music and helping people discover the creative muse within them. My lessons will help you become confident in your abilities and enable you to make music that is unique to your creative vision.

Send me a message and let's see if we are a good fit to reach your music goals!

Students wishing to elevate and formalize their musical education should expect ear training to be a core class in institutional curriculum. This training will allow students to develop increased sensitivity to identifying and anticipating harmony and melody through hearing alone, making it an indispensable supplement to scholars and performers alike.

I structure these lessons as taught by the Ear Training Division at Juilliard, and have extended experience tutoring students in this subject within the School.