...When I won my audition with Southwest, I kept in mind this simple principle...play the basics extremely well.: Sound, intonation, rhythm, articulation, musicality. This is what I base my teaching style around. I've found one of the best ways to improve is moving slightly beyond your comfort and breaking things down to their elements. (read more)
...Within the same company, Heritage Homes, I also worked in their adult foster care facility, caring for quadriplegic clients. Through all of this, I have gained a great deal of patience, compassion, and ability to care for those with special needs. I have taken college courses in public speaking, intro to communications, and interpersonal communications. (read more)
...I believe the material can become embedded into memory when it is taught. I also encourage questions and may ask for the student to use resources to obtain the answer before I answer the question. I use resources and strongly encourage students to use any and all resources available to them to find answers. (read more)