Music Lessons in Decatur, GA

Instruments: Voice

Hi! My name is Amber Demery, and I love to sing! I'm an enthusiastic instructor who loves working with students and helping them to reach their full potential. I have a Master of Music degree from Georgia State University with an emphasis in Vocal Performance/Opera Studies. I also have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music (Vocal Performance emphasis) from Tougaloo College. I've had the opportunity to travel to sing in Italy, and I also have had the privilege of working with some of the most renowned vocal instructors, directors, and coaches in the business. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Euphonium French Horn Tuba Mallet Percussion

I have the most Experience using the following Method Books: Standard of Excellence, Essential Elements, Accent on Achievement, Instrumental Methods and many other methods. Initially (and throughout) I place a high value on performance fundamentals. I start with a focus on proper posture and breathing. Once this can be executed I breakdown the nomenclature of the student's instrument, how to put it together and break it down. Next the focus becomes proper grip for mallets/sticks and embouchure placement for winds. Read More

Instruments: Drums

My teaching experience began back when I was a junior in college. I started working with 2 high schools in the Daytona Beach area in the marching arts as well as private lessons. Upon moving back home in the metro Atlanta area after graduating, I began doing various clinics for high schools in the Dekalb and Fulton county areas in preparation for the schools spring concert band festival. From 2011 to 2016 I taught percussion at Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College. Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola

I have experience teaching all ages, from 5th grade to 55+, and I find it the most rewarding when my students work hard, improve, and achieve their goals. I urge my students to practice regularly on a consistent schedule; improvement is dependent on this, but I also encourage them to explore. I foster learning more about the music and the people who make their favorite music great, and to seek and discover what they can do on/with the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I would like my students to enjoy, understand, and bring the ARTISTRY of music into their life, but not just being able to play out something. I always explain WHYs for everything students learn. Piano studying is not only about learning the notations but also expressions, interpretations, phrasing, structures, tonal relationships, mood, articulations, analysis, and etc. for intermediate and advanced piano students. I include some music history in association with the pieces the students are learning to play, besides the theory and structure of it. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

I have been playing the piano for the past 13 years of my life. I first studied with Mrs. Willyne Foster of Middle Georgia College for 3 years and then with Dr. Larry Scully of Valdosta State University for 5 years. I have been teaching piano lessons for about the past 3 years of my life to students in the local communities. I have 10 years of a classical piano background and 3 years of modern/jazz piano. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My teaching style is simple and basic. I encourage them to bring water and recording devices. I remind them to keep a positive attitude before we start. We always begin with breathing exercises, scale exercises, warm ups and resonance strengthen and vocal agility. I encourage them to understand how important it is to use your diaphragm to transition in the head voice for great tones and control. I teach the students how to use the resonance to increase tone and volume and use the head voice for less tone and volume. Read More