Guitar Lessons in Ridgetop, TN

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

My life's work has been focused on my enthusiastic and passionate approach to music. I started piano lessons when I was 5 years old, and have studied and played the guitar since I was 10 years old. I have a specific appreciation for the skills required to play instruments on professional recordings. I started my own recording studio when I was 18 years old, and have been making records ever since. I have sang and played a variety of instruments on many recordings, including acoustic and electric guitar, bass, pedal steel, banjo, mandolin, ukelele, piano, and organ. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginner students who are children I like to start by teaching them the songs that they like, because that keeps them focused on learning and engaged in the beginning. Then I go on to teach them the industry standards and classics that every guitar player needs to know to be effective. Finally I can move on to teaching theory and the reason why songs sound good in the first place all the while doing both Mel Bay and Hal Leonard lessons when applicable. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Synthesizer Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm a multi-instrumentalist, a songwriter, a producer, a performer, and a lifelong student. I believe there is an opportunity to learn with each new day, and I've always said that someone who has just picked up the instrument for the first time might have a fresh new take that even a seasoned veteran hadn't even thought of. My life has been enriched by great teachers, and I hope to pass that gift on to others looking to further enjoy making music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone Drums

- 10+ years teaching- 15+ years playing- can play 10+ instruments in addition to piano- diverse range of genres (synthesizers in alternative bands to concert piano to new age to jazz and everything inbetween)- understanding of audio production/recording Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I started my professional music career in 1983 when I joined an all-girls band. After 3 years traveling and recording with the band I struck out on my own and did a one woman show for 17 years. In 1993 I moved to Branson, MO and performed in my own show on the Lake Queen Riverboat for five years. In 1997 I moved back to my hometown of Nashville, TN and focused on my private music teaching and songwriting. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I love teaching Voice and have a particular affinity for meeting the needs of the student. Every voice is unique, and should be treated as such with careful consideration. I instill pedagogical principles for healthy singing in all my students. I help students establish their goals/interests, and we achieve them through fun and engaging warm ups and appropriate repertoire. I received a Masters Degree in Vocal Performance and taught at the Collegiate Level at The University of Alabama. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Mandolin Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching students for 7 years, since I was a college student at Columbia University. When I began taking on students, I soon learned that I loved teaching music as much I loved performing it. Not only was helping someone achieve their musical goals highly rewarding, but I found that teaching helped me to learn and grow as a musician as well. In 2021, I began teaching remotely over Zoom and Skype. Read More