Music Lessons in Henderson, NV

Instruments: Guitar Saxophone Flute Bass Guitar

I became deeply interested in music as a teenager, taking up electric bass and then guitar when I was about 15. I constantly practiced, learning as much as I could from everyone I could, working my way up to practicing 5-6 hours a day. As a result, I progressed quickly and began taking lessons from a respected professional, learning a great deal before being accepted into the music program at St. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

After graduating from there in 2005, I moved to Nashville, TN and began touring the country with local artists. Most of my touring days were as lead guitarist, although sometimes I did take on a more rhythm & acoustic role. It was also in Nashville that I began to learn and love Fingerpicking guitar in the style of Chet Atkins. My main focus at this time in my personal playing is split between fingerpicking and jazz. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

With each student it varies. I usually start by getting to know the student in finding out the key points that they are trying to achieve and work on. After that I go in depth by showing them hands on techniques and styles that will help improve their plane as well as music theory concepts that will improve their writing abilities and song structure style. Each student is different in their own way of learning so I vary my teaching based off of that. Read More

Instruments: Flute Drums

I truly enjoy seeing a student progress and find a passion for playing music. Depending on a student's learning style and speed, my methods of teaching will change. Some students will want to be challenged, and I can take things very rapidly or focus on weaknesses and slow things down based on a student's skill level. There are so many ways to teach teach a student, and I am not subject to only one of those teaching styles. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a professional musician and instructor that lives and works in Las Vegas, NV. I play live with shows and bands in a variety of genres and styles all throughout Las Vegas, and the country. I have been on several internationally released recordings, both as an original artist and a studio musician, many of these recordings I was the primary songwriter on. I am a voting member of the Grammy committee. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I enjoy motivating students who enjoy performing and learning the different aspects of music and the music international business. In 2007, I graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree along with certification from Berklee School of Music. Performing all over the world has been one of the greater experiences of my life as a musician, and I've had the opportunity to play on the Las Vegas Strip for eight years, as well as touring the world as a solo piano player/singer in five-star hotels. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

I love watching my students embrace what they've learned and grow. I am very intuitive and use this skill to serve each student independantly. It is so empowering to watch my students' confidence grow as they learn. I encourage my students to set realistic deadlines for performance, audition, and recording times. I help them find outlets for their skills and accompany them throughout the process. Recently I was overjoyed to find that one of my students booked a gig at his college, and is getting paid! Read More