Music Lessons in Bessemer, AL

Instruments: Guitar Saxophone Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm very big on motivation. I tell my students from day one how great there doing and give them something to work towards. For example if I have a guitar student that really wants to be a lead guitarist I will play the solo of one of there favorite songs and teach them a small part of it or all of it if they are at an advanced level. I believe this is why my stufents never quit and always are excited to lesrn more because theres never a dull moment. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Harmonica Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Mandolin Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a friendly, easy going musician and teacher with a passion for not only music, but helping others succeed in their musical ventures and desires. I picked up my first guitar at the age of 13 and have been hooked since! I recently graduated in December 2016 from the University of Alabama with a BA in Management. Luckily, my time at UA allowed me to expand my music hobby into a way of life as I have been in several successful musical acts and bands over my time as student. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Synthesizer Recorder Double Bass

I teach by example as i would not expect a student to be able to do something that i cannot do myself.I always try to work on things slightly out of the students grasp to keepthem interested and engaged.We then periodically address the fundamentals of each task or excercise. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I have been playing guitar for 30 years now. I began performing with various bands at the age of 14. I am thankful to have had talented musical mentors (band members, teachers, songwriters, studio musicians, professional musicians) to learn from and grow with over the years. I began teaching guitar back in 1991, while attending Samford University. I have continued to teach over the years since then, both part-time and full-time. I performed with various bands (of my own and joining with others in) throughout high school and college. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

For piano, I use Faber instructional books for piano. I teach music theory which include but not limited to scales, rhythm, etc. I give instruction on music vocabulary and literature. Furthermore, students learn some music history which includes the different eras and composers. Also, I teach vocal pedagogy which includes but not limited to breathing and phonation. I teach according to the students' level of comprehension and ability. I encourage the students to advance. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Music Classical Guitar

For beginning students, I use the first Essential Element book to introduce the first instrument and theory concepts. Once students have progressed past this book, I use the Tune a Day series along with the accompanying scale book. This book introduces students to solo and duet pieces worthy of a recital performance. Once they have reached the third book and are progressing through etudes, students begin working on individual solo repertoire pieces. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I really enjoy teaching theory on the fretboard, and exploring chord construction is one of my favorite moderate/intermediate topics. In general, I'm a strengths-based, metaphor-heavy teacher, looking for ways to connect students with the material. Read More