Music Lessons in Fultondale, AL

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

I have played and taught music professionally for over 20 years. I have played a remarkably diverse range of gigs ranging from symphony orchestras to jazz to top 40 to folk music. My focus as a musician is the American popular song fromits origin at the turn of the 20th century to the most contemporary pop hit. I have arranged many popular songs for various groups and have a strong passion for music notation. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I come into a lesson with a plan, but I try to engage students in a individual manner that keeps them interested and growing. 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

Instruments: Guitar Saxophone Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

The instrument I'm teaching will determine the methods of teaching I use, for example, if I'm teaching saxophone I use Hal Leonards essential elements to teach the fundamentals and after that depending on what style of music or type of player the student wants to be will determine what I teach them. What i teach is different for every student. Every student is different, what a student is interested in such as a style of music or playing has a huge impact on what I teach them. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I teach students how to practice smarter and more efficiently with the time they have available in their own schedules. I believe that good, consistent practice is the key to truly developing a student's musical abilities and potential. I also like to develop each student's abilities to perform in various musical settings: playing along to musical tracks; developing their ear; performing with bands; playing solo excursions; and enhancing their ablities and potential for bringing their skills to potential, future sessions. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I love when a student is excited coming to their lesson and learning! My style is simple. I am very hands on but I do believe in effective learning. I Expect my students to practice. I am told that I am hard at times but I just believe in giving your level best! No practice doesn't make perfect but it does make successful and competent musicians. I will always encourage students and let them know their progress and what can be improved. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Music Classical Guitar

My passion for teaching stringed instruments has brought me to work with students from the ages of 6 to 23 during my college career. I have also spent many semesters tutoring Music Theory to my peers. I work to create a supportive environment for my students that help them to grow as musicians technically and expressively. I encourage practicing for all my students, assigning practicing requirements that will challenge students but I know are accomplishable in the week between lessons. Read More