Music Lessons in Five Points West, AL

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm a very passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. I have been raised up all around music. In my school years, I participated in band where I learned the technical aspects of music such as reading and writing notation. After graduation, performing in various bands across the United States has been one of the greater experiences of my life as a musician, and I've had the opportunity to tour both Houston, Texas with the group Members Only and The Carter McKay Band, as well as busking in Nashville and performing in various groups there, all the way back to Birmingham, AL where I have played with several bands and have started my own self titled brand. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

Hello! My name is Sara, I am a dedicated and passionate music instructor who loves working with people of all ages and levels. My main objectivity is to share my knowledge to help my students achieve their desire goals. I have been playing piano for over 13 years now and I have been teaching for more than 7 years. In 2016, I graduated from Valdosta State University with a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Keyboard

I'm a passionate and energetic teacher who loves working with students to achieve their goals. I graduated in 2007 with a BA in music. I have performed all over the country with different ensembles. I've played with the St Louis Big Band, The Orlando Jazz combo and several traveling ensembles. I have taught in public schools since 2010. I started private instructions in 2016. During that time I have taught over 200 students of various ages. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I savor every opportunity to bring my passion for playing guitar to each teaching session. My aim is always to develop each student's strengths and weaknesses in playing; developing their knowledge of the instrument and music; develping their creativity in approaching different types of musical expression; thereby, increasing their love of the instrument and music. I approach teaching with an emphasis on developing a student's ear for music, carefully balanced with learning practical, rudimentary knowledge and musical theory for effective, well-rounded musical development. 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: Flute Ukulele Piccolo Music

The most important first step is to have a conversation about what the student's goals are. Together we can come up with a game plan to achieve these goals! For beginning students, we will start by working through a beginner's method book, but I will supplement with my own materials. My first priority is to get the student playing music that they enjoy as early as possible! I will come prepared to every lesson with an individualized lesson plan, assignments, music that are tailored to each student's goals! Read More

Instruments: Piano

As a realist, I understand that each student will have their own pace when it comes to learning music. With that being said, I want to see students succeed when setting their goals, which means I will be able to understand their capabilities along with pushing them to new heights. I am hopeful that students seeing their goals being accomplished will keep them eager to learn new things and I am more than happy to acknowledge those achievements and help the student recognize their progress. Read More