Music Lessons in Kenansville, FL

Instruments: Voice

My goal is to get you to not need me as quickly as possible. Every singer needs not one, but multiple coaches over their lifetime. While you may have 1 main coach, many Vocalist find the best way to not plateau in their development is to work with several coaches to keep improving. My goal is that you will eventually already know what I am going to say when you've finished your song and when you have that learned you will not need me. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I began playing the drums in local rock bands while in Jr. High School and High School in Miami, Fl. (1965-71). My friends father was a professional guitar player and teacher. He got me started with musicians that played gigs all over South Florida. Over the years I continued to develop a vast knowledge of various styles which kept me busy as a working drummer. My roots in rock ,jazz and blues also continued to be exemplified when performing at colleges and opening for national bands. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I started teaching guitar lessons in the Spring of 1982 while in my first year of college. Since then I've evolved from teaching at various independent music shops to teaching music lessons at my home studio. From 1982 until 1984 I was an independent traveling teacher while attending college. From 1997 through 2001 I worked as a lesson instructor for bass and guitar at Pete's Music Barn in Laytonsville Maryland until they went out of business. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Im a working pianist, educator, music director, and accompanist. My greatest passion however is teaching, and I try to weave that into every part of my musical life and work. I graduated in the spring of 2022 with my bachelors in music from Rollins College in Winter Park Florida, studying under Dr. Gloria Cook. My favorite work to do aside from teaching is music directing musicals. I love to travel the state to play in and lead a pit of musicians and to bring a show to life through the thing I do best. Read More

Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion

I am a passionate 18 year old Drummer who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. Ive played in different countries all around North and South America over the course of almost 9 years. Played all different types of music when going from country to country, Latin Styles being my forte (Drums and Timbales). I currently play the drums at my Church. We play Gospel, contemporary Christian songs and some Latin styles as well. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Keyboard

I am blessed to have worked with the best in the business. John Braheny, author of The Craft and Business of Songwriting, consulted with me on my original songs. My background vocalists included Darlene Koldenhoven, who also served as vocal coach and vocal arranger. Darlene arranged and sang for the box office smash, Sister Act. My backup singers Andrea Robinson and Laura Creamer, sang with Paul McCartney and Bob Seger, respectively. Read More