Music Lessons in Lithia Springs, GA

Instruments: Drums

I started teaching private lessons in high school, for free, to other students in the percussion section of both the concert and marching bands. Shortly after starting as a music major at Asbury Univeristy I continued to teach lessons. During my collegiate years I also was involved in taking private lessons and playing for all available percussion-needed ensembles (concert band, jazz band, orchestra, etc.). Consistenly since leaving high school I have also played in both rock bands and wedding bands and I consider these to be extremely helpful in my teaching experience. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Recorder Double Bass Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

During my lessons, I remain very flexible. Every student is different. We all have our good and bad days. Staying tuned in to my students helps me know what they need at any moment. Sometimes we need to push a little harder, and sometimes we need to slow down a bit. The time of day, the weather, the time of year and many other factors affect how a student feels when they sit down to work with me. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I'm well-versed in rock, metal, and pop playing styles and I welcome any musical genre. I prioritize fundamentals and fun in the learning process, while taking every opportunity to challenge my students. Instilling confidence in students is important because it helps them break out of their comfort zone. and open to using cross-disciplinary approaches to enhance a student's understanding of music theory and technique. My goal is to present new approaches that are tailored to each student's needs. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

The most important thing to me as a teacher is keeping my students' passion for music and the instrument of guitar alive. The best way to achieve this is to create a lesson plan specific to each students' desires and goals related to the instrument, as well as setting realistic goals for them each week. Establishing a student's musical interests and goals is essential to developing a fun and engaging lesson plan for them. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Orchestral Percussion

I have ample experience performing on drum set as well as marching percussion. I've shared the stage with national recording artist as well as performed incollegiate marching band competitions with crowds of up to 60,000 people inattendance. Additionally, I haveexperience in academic and music education with age ranges K-12. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute Ukulele Recorder Piccolo

I also recently worked for Music Center of the Northwest, a nonprofit community music school in North Seattle, specializing in student and community relations. As a teacher, I specialize in teaching beginners, moving quickly to establish a quality of tone and practice procedures to master the instrument for whatever purpose (school enrichment, personal enjoyment, performance, auditions for college, whatever you want to do!) I have experience working with adults who want to revisit an instrument they put down, and who want to learn for the first time! Read More