Music Lessons in Grove Park, GA

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: Guitar

For beginners I start teaching basic chords and chord patterns to generate interest for the student. Then I use the Hal Leonard Guitar method to teach the fundamentals of reading music, music theory, etc. Then as the student grasps these simple tools I teach songs to reinforce how chord patterns work and finally move to the type of music the student is interested in. For intermediate and advanced students I find out the level of competance the student currently has and tailor a program based on the needs of each student. Read More

Instruments: Voice

For beginner students who are children to adults, I like to start by finding out if they have any experience is in singing. I like to get to know what they like, if they have any goals, artists or songs that they really love and why. I love to connect the dots at any age because then I can create a custom plan and understand which practices to take. Once this is covered, I will see what they're range is on the piano. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

I have had the privileged of working with many successful musicians. After studying the way they taught me and other students, I feel that the best lesson plans are ones that are catered to the individual student. It is important to know what the student wants to accomplish, then build a lesson plan from there. For a beginning student, we start with essential fundamentals, for a more advanced student, I would guide my instruction based on the student goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Music Keyboard

For beginners who are children, I usually start with a method book series such as Bastien or Faber. As soon as it is appropriate, I also begin teaching fundamentals like scales, arpeggios, sight-reading, and supplemental technical training (Hanon exercises, for example). I also like to introduce works by famous composers as soon as I can - they come in all levels of difficulty and provide an opportunity to teach some music history. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I have been playing drums and percussion for over 25 years and teaching for over 15 years. I have taught all age and level of students. I love music. I love to share my love of music with my students. I will teach you what you want to learn, from rock and roll to marching band, I'm all about it. I believe we all share the same goal in music, we want to sound good!I will usemy education, experience and passionto help you reach your goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer Recorder

I began my teaching experience in the Bronx, where I created a music program in a very large public elementary school. In additon to a full schedule of general music classes, I directed over 200 assembly programs involving students from Kindergarten through 4th grade.  I also developed an after-school Chorus program, putting on Winter and Spring concerts, as well as several Broadway musicals.  In 2001 I transferred to Mount Vernon, where I was able to continue and expand my program, incorporating concert band and all-grade musical performances for students from Pre-K to 6th grade. Read More