Music Lessons in Bent Mountain, VA

Instruments: Bass Guitar

I believe it is important to set long term goals and to work with the student at every lesson to help achieve these goal. Not only through instruction, but through example as well. I believe it is enormously important for the instructor and the student to play music together at some point in each lesson. In this setting, it gives the student a chance to develop his or her own style as well as pick up on the nuances of an experienced player. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn

I typically use Steve Hedrick's Band Fundamentals book with beginners. If a student is currently enrolled in a band program, I am comfortable using whichever method book their teachers has selected. I gradually begin to introduce solo repertoire and creative activities such as composition and improvisation. With more advanced students, I will typically use a "cornerstone" book from the literature pertaining to their instrument. For example, trumpet players will use the Arban's book and trombone players will use the Bordogni book. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

For beginner students or children, I typically start with bastien piano basic books and work our way through the books and fundamentals of music. Once they are ready, I will begin to introduce music they are more interested in and prepare for recitals or performance. For adults, I tend to gauge their interest levels and see what they want to accomplish through their lessons. Their learning is a little more dependent upon what they want to learn and accomplish in their time with me. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Recorder Keyboard

I am a devoted and caring instructor who wants to share my love of music through teaching. I graduated in 2016 from Sweet Briar College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. In 2017, I graduated with my MAT from Sweet Briar College and am certified to teach Vocal-Choral and General Music Prek-12th grade. Performing during grade school and college has been one of the many rewarding experiences of my life as a musician. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Music

I am a passionate music educator who believes every person can thrive through music. There is an instrument, style and technique for each learner. My journey in music began at the young age of 3, singing along with the sounds of live guitar and Classic Rock tunes on the radio in my home. Since then I have participated in vocal/choral ensembles for over ten years, and was honored with the opportunity to sing at Carnegie Hall with an ensemble in February of 2020. Read More