Private Lesson TEACHER DIRECTORY
connect with music educators in the community who are currently taking new students! Please note teachers are not directly affiliated with the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association.
Nicole Taylor
Violin & Viola [email protected] 316-253-8123 Nicole Taylor joined the Santa Fe music community after relocating from Austin, Tx. There she was active in the vibrant local music scene as a private strings teacher and co-founder of the Sienna String Quartet. A multi-faceted participant in the musical world, Nicole earned a BA in Viola performance from the University of Kansas as well as a trade-certificate from the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery. For over a decade she has worked in string shops, making music and making musical experiences possible in communities across the West and Midwest. |
Gabe Tafoya
Violin [email protected] (505) 231-4391 Mr. Tafoya is a native of Santa Fe who teaches orchestra at Santa Fe High School and Milagro Middle School. Gabe is a professional mariachi violinist and has taught orchestra in the Santa Fe Public Schools for 9 years. Gabe holds a Master's Degree in Music Education from The University of New Mexico and is a certified level 3 teacher. Gabe teaches in person lessons in his studio at the Santa Fe School for Strings and specializes in violin and viola with a focus on strong technique and drawing the best sound out of students. |
Vicki Bell
Flute [email protected] 916-217-6309 Professional flutist and Educator in Santa Fe, with over 40 years of teaching and performing experience. Vicki offers private lessons (in-person or online) to students of all ages (6-adult) and abilities. While building skills and guiding her students through ever more challenging repertoire, she also offers intensive audition preparation for college admission and high school/community ensembles such as Honor Band and All State. Beginning through Advanced students are taught in private lessons, either in person or online. For more information and availability, check out her website at www.vickiflute.biz or contact her using the information above. Her friendly and engaging manner will soon hook you or your child on the joys of fluting. |
Aaron Carlson
Violin, Secondary: Piano & Viola [email protected] 505-570-5635 Aaron Carlson has performed, and taught for sixteen years throughout Florida, teaching students of all ages. His students have studied at the graduate level, and become music teachers. He believes in music as a medium for growth for the whole person. Education: B.A. violin performance from Rollins College Winter Park, Florida. Mr. Gilbert Stemm, Chicago Symphony Orchestra a student of Joseph Gingold Suzuki School of Music Mankato, Minnesota Mr. Carlson offers violin, viola, and piano lessons at his home in Rio Rancho. If you have questions, please reach out at [email protected] or (505) 570-5635. |
Garrett Fischbach
Viola, Violin www.garrettfischbach.com/lessons 212-671-0791 Live online violin lessons for intermediate and advanced students. Member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York City since 1998. Previous orchestral positions with San Francisco Symphony and National Symphony Orchestra. Teaching conscious, purposeful, and efficient practice strategies, empowering students to enjoy music to its fullest while continuing to excel in other areas of interest. Optional video recordings of live online lessons, as well as written lesson notes and messaging between lessons. Open communication and coordination with parents, school teachers, and youth orchestra directors. Please visit website for more details. |
Bryan Hutchinson
Piano [email protected] 575-973-1621 Huchinson Piano Studio Santa Fe NM, local in-person lessons. Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Piano Performance, with decades of teaching experience. Member of national and local music teachers associations. I believe that music belongs to each of us, and that we each can enjoy lifelong active participation. I enjoy all ages and levels, and prefer to teach with a variety of genres in mind. My childhood was spent in northern NM; instilling in me a love of our surroundings, varied cultures and history, and (of course) green chili. |
Richard Snider
Double bass/Electric bass 505-670-8376 Music Educator with 47 years experience teaching in Santa Fe. Specializing in Double bass/ Electric Bass-beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. One hour lessons in my Santa Fe, NM home. Positive environment with emphasis on music fundamentals. Weekly or bi-monthly. |
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