Music Lessons in Bent Mountain, VA

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn

I have a dynamic, positive, and passionate teaching style. Each student is able to move at their own pace and focus on their specific needs. Students learn to set their own goals and find what practice strategies work for them. I am very quick to point out successes, even in the very small things. I also create space for students to be themselves and create a little bit. Creativity is one of the highest levels of understanding and it's also fun! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Recorder Keyboard

My teaching experience began while in college. I taught private piano lessons while as a nanny for a year. In the 2017-2018 school year, I taught in Greensville County Public Schools as an elementary music teacher and enjoyed teaching my beginning students classical and modern music. I encourage my students to regularly practice their instruments (20 minutes a day) in order to progress in their musical journey. My main goal is to make sure my students are engaged. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

I've always had a love of music and especially of composing. I began playing the bass guitar 11 years ago and have been composing music ever since. I graduated from Washington and Lee University in 2013 with a BA in Music Theory/Composition, as well as a BS in Mathematics. In addition to playing in the University Jazz, Bluegrass, Electronic, and Modern Rock ensembles, I was a member of nearly every student band on campus, as well as some bands off campus. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

Im a hard working music teacher with 3 kids! I have been teaching music in the public schools for 8 years and doing private lessons for about 10 years.I graduated with my Bachelors in music from the University of Mount Olive. I graduated with my Masters in music from Anderson University.. I was in multiple singing groups in high school but my favorite was a show choir where we traveled and performed. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Music

Methods vary greatly depending on the age, intention, and preferences of each student. For example, voice lessons for a child ages 6-9 would include basic pitch matching, breath control, and memorization techniques. Voice lessons for an older learner would still require basics such as pitch matching and breath control, but would also allow for more advanced skills such as aural harmonization. Music theory is a method that can be included in voice lessons, and is integrated into piano lessons from the beginning with most learners. Read More