Jazz Classes in El Paso, TX

Years of Experience: 46 years Overall Music Ex Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 25 Genres: Jazz, Classical, Acoustic, Christian Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Keyboard and Piano Lessons Overview: Hello! I began studying piano around the age of 5. Singing was a normal part of our household,, so I fell in love with harmonies at a very young age. Other instruments that I've studied are piano, flute and some percussion; the flute piano became my focus besides singing. With piano and flute, I have played in my high school jazz band, various pit bands for music theater, and in some Nashville, TN recording studios. Vocally, I have recorded with several groups and bands, did demo work for several songwriters, and have sung both lead and back-up in several bands including: cover bands, contemporary gospel groups, family groups, church bands/praise teams, and choirs. I hold an Associates Degree in Music-vocal concentration and have performed in various venues here in the States as well as in Paris, France. I am very experienced in both vocal and instrumental performance and have a passion for spreading the love of music to others. In addition, I have done some research into music therapy, but I am NOT a licensed music therapist. I truly believe in the power of music to help in many different ways in and out of a school setting. I am currently teaching privately and would love to assist others on their musical journeys! Formal Education: *Associate of Science in Music-Volunteer State Community College *Bachelor Degree Unfinished-Austin Peay State University *Current Plans to Complete Bachelors Degree Private Education: *Private Piano Instruction received from age 5-18 *Private Vocal Instruction from age 5-16, then again from age 28-35. Performing Experience: *Churches *High School Bands and Choirs * College Choirs * Music Theater * Cover Bands * Contemporary Gospel Bands * Touring both Nationally and Internationally Experience Teaching: *Private Piano-4 years * Private Voice-2 years

Years of Experience: 15 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: I've been playing music since the second grade. I started on violin and made my way to the upright bass in High School. Over the years I've also picked up how to play the piano and guitar. My philosophy in teaching is to create a good foundation. Too often, young musicians are taught how to play the notes but not how to make music. Skills that are essential to musicianship are put on the side lines in public education. With every lesson the focus wouldn't be on just the instrument, but also on training the ears and voice. These universal skills will improve every facet of musicality. Formal Education: At J.M. Hanks High School I was the president of the Orchestra. In 2009 I also founded the Hanks chapter of TFMEA (Texas Future Music Educators Association). I have gone on to study music education at the University of Texas at El Paso. Private Education: During high school I took my first private lessons with Mr. Robert Taylor (One the bassists in the El Paso Symphony Orchestra). For the first time I was in a one on one teaching experience and it greatly improved my playing. I am currently taking private lessons with Professor Erik Unsworth at UTEP. Performing Experience: I've been performing in orchestras since I was 8. I have played with the EPSYO. I am currently in the Utep Symphony Orchestra and Utep Symphonic Winds. I have had experience in small chamber ensembles and a few jazz bands. On the side I also have a rock group, and have been performing with various ones for the past few years. Lastly, I have about 5 years of experience as a praise and worship leader for St. Marks United Methodist Church. Experience Teaching: In 2010 I taught many music classes at UTEP's P3 summer camp. Each class was a week long course that would meet for three hours a day. The classes consisted of 10-20 students from all different ages (6-17). There I taught Guitar, Choir, and Orchestra. Interwoven with the guitar class were history of rock lessons. During which, we would look at the different playing styles across different genres. I also have experience giving one on one private bass lessons.

Years of Experience: 15 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 15-20 Genres: Rock, Jazz, Classical, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons Overview: Jonathan has been playing and performing on the guitar for over 15 years. During this time he has performed both as a soloist and as part of various musical groups. His extensive musical education includes studies in guitar at The University of Texas at El Paso. He performs music ranging from Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary Popular music. He has also attended masterclasses with Pepe Romero, David Russell, and Ana Vidovic

Years of Experience: 20 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Vocal Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: Amalia was raised singing, songwriting, and farming in La Union, New Mexico. She began playing clarinet at age 12 in the middle school concert and jazz band, and continued to play throughout high school in both the concert and marching band. She was soon recruited to the Santa Teresa High School mariachi group where she further explored her vocal and performance capacities, and also began to play trumpet as well. Amalia went on to New Mexico State University where she focused on Music Education. During this time, she took up the trumpet on a more serious note and soon joined the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps based in Denver, Colorado where she marched for two years in 2. She later moved to El Paso, Texas where she is completing a Bachelor’s Degree in history with a minor in commercial music, clarinet studies, and Brazilian culture studies. Amalia has been performing since 1996 and has made it her goal as a professional musician to explore as many different genres as possible, including Klezmer, Balkan, Cumbia, Gypsy jazz, corridos, mariachi, Fronterizo indie modern pop, Bossa Nova, Arabic music, and classical music thus far. Amalia has participated in and created her own performing groups such as La Caravana, Fabulaa, Oussa Bossa, Frontera Bugalu, Fuga!, Sonido Cachimbo, Ribo Flavin, and Layali Al Sham, The Amalia Trio, and the latest The Chamanas. Amalia has worked nationally and internationally with a wide variety of artists and youths to aid the border arts community by providing free workshops and music lessons. Currently, Amalia is in a Fronterizo indie pop rock group called The Chamanas, which is on tour quite consistently, mostly in Mexico. Amalia has had the opportunity to work with big names such as Intocable, Los Angeles Negros, Enjambre, Yunuen Adolfo Viveros, and has had the opportunity to sing as an opening act with her band for Beach House, Zoe, and The George Clinton Band. Amalia has participated in SXSW, Vive Latino, Juarez Music Fest., Neon Desert Fest., and will be attending the Latin Alternative Music Conference in New York July 2016. Formal Education: High school diploma. Currently completing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History with a minor in commercial music, clarinet studies, and Brazilian culture studies. Private Education: John De La Paz--2 years-clarinet Dr. Laroy Borchert 2 years-clarinet Dr. David Ross 1 1/2 years-clarinet Lazzaro Ferrari-5 months-italian arias-voice Zaira Johnson-2 months-pop-voice Performing Experience: I began performing on clarinet at the age of 12 in middle school band and continued to present. I began singing in high school as part of the mariachi group and sang on and off until 2006. Since 2006 to today, I've been singing consistently. I also first started trumpet as part of the maricahi in 2000, and seriously played from 2. Experience Teaching: From 2002 to 2006, I volunteered for various high school marching bands which include Santa Teresa High School Band, Irvin High School Band, and Isleta High School Band. I offered private voice and songwriting instruction from 2009 to present, and have been a clarinet and trumpet instructor to beginner students from 2009 to present.I have also been a stage-presence and performance consultant from 2015 to today. -Awards- Name:Latin Grammy (Best New Artist) Institution:Latin Recording Academy Awarded:2016-11 -Reviews- Name: Cristobal Rivera Date: 2016-06-23 15:49:57 Title: Review for Amalia Body: My name is Cristobal Rivera, I am the Program Coordinator for the El Paso Symphony's Tocando After School Community Music Project. Ms. Amalia worked as a teaching artist with Tocando from the early stages of our program back in September of 2013 through July of 2015. During Ms. Amalia's employment with EPSO and Tocando, she displayed a remarkable sense of community and a strong character - able to create strong bonds with her students and adapt to changes quickly. Ms. Amalia has a unique teaching style which makes her students feel at ease and have fun while learning both theory and technique. Ms. Amalia has played a crucial role in Tocando's success and continues providing support to our students by volunteering occasionally for special projects such as the "Terrific Trumpet Trio" in which three former Tocando students, led by Ms. Amalia joined our Strings Orchestra for a concert at the El Paso Museum of Art. Ms. Amalia has been a remarkable teaching artist with Tocando and I am convinced that she would be a great asset to your organization! Cristobal Rivera Program Coordinator Tocando Community Music Project EPSO

Years of Experience: 2 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 12 Genres: Rock, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Pop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Under 6 Years Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Vocal Lessons Overview: Hi, my name is Eliab and I am a musician from El Paso,TX. I have been a student of music for over 10 years. My musical influences include classical and jazz music, but I also enjoy mariachi. My teaching style can best be described as. My teaching philosophy can best be described by saying that I work hard for the progress of my students. In my lessons, you can expect to learn the fundamentals meanwhile still having fun. I like to tell my students that the only thing separating a beginner and virtuoso is practice. My favorite thing about teaching is seeing my students and players improve and fall deeper in love with music. I primarily teach voice and piano, but I can also teach bass and guitar. My approach as a teacher is to work with the students to find what is best for their situation. Thanks for taking a look at my profile. Hope to meet you soon! -Reviews- Name: Rick Date: 2023-08-03 10:54:01 Title: coach needed Body: I would like to know if you are available to coach my son and let me know your rate? Get back to me at

Years of Experience: 10 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 15 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: I am classic lyrics trained in piano and theory for 10 years, I enjoy working with kids, and love teaching. I have a perfect score in all the Sonatina and Sonata festivals and have taught lessons privately on and off for about 2 years. An overview of what I teach: 1. Theory and sight reading 2. Performance 3. Basic composition 4. Classical 5. Pop/worship 6. Jazz 7. Compedition preparation Please watch YouTube video for more information Formal Education: Highola school diploma Private Education: 10 years taught a few one time lessons in composing, voice and jazz. Performing Experience: Keys in worship team at several churches, 5 years, many piano recitals and competitions. Experience Teaching: Privately, not part of any association, just found students by word of mouth.