Music Lessons in Forest Park, GA

Instruments: Saxophone

For brand new students, I usually like to do an assessment of where they are starting in order to recommend the best method books to use that way there is no fear of being overwhelmed in the process of developing. Fundamental techniques are also used in order to gauge what direction to go as the instruction proceeds. For non beginners, I make the adjustment according to goals and desires so that the lessons are also engaging and fun regardless of age or ability. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Synthesizer Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a polyglot Composer, Producer, Sound Professional and Entrepreneur with over 10 years of professional experience. My former and current clients include Electronic Arts, Yahoo, Hyundai, Rickwood Music LLC, Microsoft Studios / 343, Machinima, Howcast, Newport Classic, and many others, and have worked in projects showcased on national and international TV, videogames, Broadway, web, casinos, movie theaters worldwide, and in a Sundance Film Festival Official Selection feature film. Proficient in piano and guitar, I have been playing for over 25 years and have been trained both classically and contemporarily at the LSU College of Music and Dramatic Arts, SAE Institute, and the School of Music of Buenos Aires (EMBA), and some of my mentors include multiple Grammy-winner David Hentschel, multiple Emmy-winner Mike Esnault, Richard Arce, Willis Delony, Alex Herrera, and Bill Grimes. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I encourage my students to have notebooks, recorders, and to learn basic accompaniment via keyboard or guitar. This will help them to expand on their practices at home and feel empowered to create music on their own. I like to keep track of my students accomplishments and enjoy encouraging them along their musical journey. Each student comes with their own unique abilities, talents and training and I believe it is my duty to meet my students where they are at and gradually bring them towards where they desire to be and where I also see their greatest potential. Read More

Instruments: Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium French Horn Piccolo English Horn Music

My methodological procedures are determined solely on the level of the student and their performance ability. Oftentimes I tailor lessons that ive created in my past to create lesson plans for individual students. I oftentimes use action research methods in helping me determine whether or not the teaching method that is being used in the lesson is effective for the student receiving lessons. For larger groups or smaller ensembles I create lessons around whatever the end goal is and/or the performance requirements. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I began teaching my freshman year of high school and have continued for the past 4 years. Over those years I have taught several students of varying age and skill levels. One thing I try to emphasize with all my students is being able to play musically. Having a good ear and being able to not only recognize what the other musicians around you are doing, but also decide what the current music is calling for from yourself. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Euphonium

I'm a motivated instructor who wants to keep the arts alive by feeding our youth. Music is the greatest language to learn and I strive to give kids a genuinely fun approach to learning music. I'm from New Orleans, La. so playing in the local brass bands truly sparked my interest in the limitless heights the trumpet could take me. I've traveled all over the country to about 30-35 states playing my horn as lead/principle player in various marching, concert, jazz and corporate bands. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

There is no such thing as a "best method for everybody" but better methods for people's unique needs. For beginners, texts from Hal Leonard, Jamey Aebersold and Alfred's piano course are great examples to guide students through, but ultimately the specific text doesn't matter as long as I can teach the fundamentals necessary to be performance ready. After the basics are mastered, I'll introduce the skills needed for a first recital. Read More