Instructor Bio
Education/Experience
Tina Wing currently teaches at Central Arts & Humanities,
809 Kirby St., Suite 321 and for the MSU Leisure Learning Dept.
Tina has been performing music professionally since age 16, and
teaching music since 1986. She studied Music Education at McNeese
State University from 1987-1996, concentrating in Classical Vocal
styles and Jazz & Commercial Guitar. Over the years she has had
many successful students.
Teaching Methods
Methods used come from the following reference books:
Chord To Chord by Eric Sylvester, Rhythm Guitar in 10 easy Lessons
by Gary Turner, and Rock Lead Basics by Nick Nolan & Danny Gill.
Tina also composes many of the exercises as well.
The students learn in a fun and friendly environment and at their
own pace. Students that demonstrate proficiency are moved into higher
placement so that they can further their musical experience.
Here are a some of our success stories:
Stephan Darnutzer - Took lessons from Tina since he was 13 yrs. old and
currently performs locally and teaches guitar as well.
Kenny Tarver - Took lessons from Tina for 8 years and currently
performs locally. He has performed with the
Breanna Fye Band and the Kris Harper Band.
Kris Harper - Took lessons from Tina when he was 8 yrs. old and currently
performs in Louisiana and Texas. He is also a songwriter and
has cds available. His website is Kris Harper Online
Breanna Fye - Enrolled and started performing with the showband at age 13.
She is a songwriter and performer with cd's available. She currently
lives and performs in Austin, Texas. Her music can be heard at Breanna Fye
Patrick Cole - Took lessons from Tina at a young age, entering the International
Jimi Hendrix Competition of 1996. He won the first round and
was the youngest student there. He had the opportunity to perform
in Austin, Texas and meet the family of the late Jimmy Hendrix.
Mike Beshears - Took lessons from Tina when he was a child and has performed
with several local bands as an adult.