Music Lessons in Lexington Fayette, KY

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Music

My method of teaching is very detailed instruction. There are many books that tend to start with the assumption that you know something about music or that music is easy to just "pick up." I like to start from the students' most basic skill level and fill in all the gaps as they progress. This means that starting out might be a bit slow, but the learning curve for future lessons is shortened and students eventually end up further ahead than if they skipped around. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

We begin to work on the voice that way, and then graduate to vocal exercises from the Vaccai exercise book and simple vocal pieces such as folk songs or one of the 24 Italian Arias. As students advance, or if they come to me at an advanced stage already, we move on to more difficult art songs or arias from operas, or branch out into the student's desired repertoire if they do not wish to study classical voice specifically. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

There will be a mixture of digital online material, printed material and hands on learning. There are more online tools than ever. It is easy and cost effective to get started. Instruments can be purchased outright, rented and even paid for over interest free payment plans. I can provide those details to you when we speak. I will be finding out what the student wants to learn. I will be formulating a work flow to accomplish that. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

My teaching career started in 1994 at Herald J Keller Elementary School while a graduate student at Loyola University. Itaught trumpet lessons, general music courses and directed the childrens choral groups. I went on to teach high school as the Band Director at Walter L. Colhen High School in 1998 and continued to teach trumpet lessons. My family and I moved to Lexington Kentucky in 2005 where Icontinueto perform and teach trumpet lessons locally. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I strive to set realistic goals and encourage my students to set realistic goals for themselves! This gives them an eagerness to learn because it is within their grasp. For example, If someone has a goal to be on american idol one day, I will have him/ her set a smaller goal to get there such as breath support or intonation. When they achieve this they feel one step closer to their eventual goal. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

In my experience, this can be very encouraging and inspirational for students, especially when they've been frustrated with their progress or are worried because they don't believe they can play at the level they want. Over the past 4 years of teaching students, I believe my greatest strength is inspiring students to be the best they can, and learning to disregard what others may think, because music is all about your enjoyment! Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

My teaching experience includes student teaching in college, for a semester, and substitute teaching for 16 months. While I was in the Marine Corps I would give lessons to students from different high schools when going on recruiting tours. I am eager to teach students again in Kentucky, and want to serve the community as well. Read More