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Afiya B.-
Tucson, AZ

Guitar Lessons, Keyboard and Piano Lessons, Vocal Lessons, Song Writing Lessons, Orchestral Lessons


Studio

25+ Years

About Me

Hello! I'm a Music Instructor who loves to see any person accomplish the goal that they have to sing; Play a musical instrument; Write songs; Compose music! Etc. I have 25+ years of successful experience teaching music. My specialty is teaching improvisational genres & styles of music to all ages.  

Afiya B.- has over 25+ years of music experience in the Tucson area.

Afiya B.- is proficient in and teaches Guitar Lessons, Keyboard and Piano Lessons, Vocal Lessons, Song Writing Lessons, Orchestral Lessons .

Degree and Field of Study:

Doctor of Philosophy Music Education. Union Institute and University 1996: Masters of Music& Composition 1977; Bachelors of Music: Music Composition.1963.January 1963
Union Institute & University: University of Arizona

Award Name:

Teacher of the Year. Bakersfield Ca June 2003
Bakersfield City Schools

What to expect in my Vocal Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

To learn to use their voice correctly including the best vocal techniques and sound. Teach Bel Canto Vocal Style. Specialize in jazz vocals.


What to expect in my Keyboard and Piano Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

Specialize in Improvisational approach to playing keyboards.



Formal Education:

Bachelors: University of Arizona: Music Composition Masters: University of Arizona: Music Theory And Composition Ph.D: Union Institute & University: Gospel Music And Education

Private Education:

Learning the Jazz Styling with Nathan Davis Seminars with Dizzy Gillespie; Ella Fitz Gerald;  Study with the Gospel Greats: James Cleveland; Andre Crouch; Walter Hawkins; Matty Moss Clark     

Performing Experience:

Gospel Pianist: And Minister of Music: American Churches 25 Years Jazz Trombonist: University of Arizona Producer of 7 Professional Gospel Albums of Original Gospel Songs: 1. Performance with Dr. Billy Taylor & The KC Pops Orchestra: 1990  Performance of Original Gospel Symphony: Dignity An Orchestral Tribute to African American Gospel Song With the Tucson Pops Orchestra & Tucson Mass Gospel Choir

Experience Teaching:

Imaje School of the Arts: 2: Owner of Private Music Schools/ Instructor/ Director Charlie Parker Jazz Foundation: KC Mo.: Private Music Instructor  

Age Group Taught:
  • Young Adult Adult Child
Genres Taught:
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Classical
  • Country
  • Christian
  • Gospel
Lessons Locations:
  • Teacher 's Studio
Availability:
Day Start Time End Time Detailed View
Mon off off View
Tue 9:00am 5:00pm View
Wed 9:30am 5:00pm View
Thu 9:00am 5:00pm View
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Last updated on 03/25/2019
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Points of Interest in Lower Manhattan
Review:

Guitar Student

I had a delightful and informative lesson with Dr. last week and thoroughly enjoyed her instruction. Due to the fact that she lives too far away from my community, I will take only my second paid guitar lesson with her on tomorrow. Iva I. Harris wrote on Wed, 20 Mar 2019

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