Music Lessons in Morris, AL

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Drums Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I taught my first lesson 5 years ago when I was an under graduate. I began teaching guitar to the public part time at age 19 in the music department of my community college. From there, I went on to a university and continued to teach guitar, bass, and voice while I finished up on getting my performance degree. Ironically enough, some of the best lessons I ever learned in music school weren't even how to play, it was how to teach. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students, I typically start with the basic essentials needed to get a feel for the instrument, and to read music. Then once they have that accomplished, we move straight on to learning their favorite songs as this is when the most progress can be gained. Once the student has grasped these fundamentals, We can move on to the more creative side of things by moving into Theory and Songwriting. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I am a piano instructor that loves sharing my musical knowledge with students and watching them progress. I just recently graduated from the University of Alabama in early May with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance. I have been studying piano for almost twelve years. During my time as an undergraduate, I performed in recitals, taught private lessons to students, and accompanied for vocalists and instrumentalists. I also served as the president and treasurer of the Music Teachers National Association chapter at the University of Alabama. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have played guitar since age 15. I am experienced in Jazz Band, Combo, Orchestra, studio, mixing, mastering, production, live performance, sound check, and instruction. I can read and write music and have won multiple awards. I have 3 cds. I recorded my first demo at age 16. I am a professor of criminal justice and work in asset and profit protection. I injured one of my hands doing construction on my home. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

For piano, I use Faber instructional books for piano. I teach music theory which include but not limited to scales, rhythm, etc. I give instruction on music vocabulary and literature. Furthermore, students learn some music history which includes the different eras and composers. Also, I teach vocal pedagogy which includes but not limited to breathing and phonation. I teach according to the students' level of comprehension and ability. I encourage the students to advance. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I have been playing guitar for 30 years now. I began performing with various bands at the age of 14. I am thankful to have had talented musical mentors (band members, teachers, songwriters, studio musicians, professional musicians) to learn from and grow with over the years. I began teaching guitar back in 1991, while attending Samford University. I have continued to teach over the years since then, both part-time and full-time. I performed with various bands (of my own and joining with others in) throughout high school and college. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Synthesizer Recorder Double Bass

I teach by example as i would not expect a student to be able to do something that i cannot do myself.I always try to work on things slightly out of the students grasp to keepthem interested and engaged.We then periodically address the fundamentals of each task or excercise. Read More