Music Lessons in Olive Branch, MS

Instruments: Guitar Voice Harmonica

Every student is different. It's my mission to understand the goals and preferred learning styles of each individual student and meet them where they're most comfortable. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo Music

I have been playing the flute for about 13 years now and I've been teaching privately for about 6 years. I am currently in my 2nd year of teaching in public school. Over that time, I've met so many students young and old, many of them being beginners. That's right, I'll teach a student of ANY age! I specialize in performance coaching that involves preparing students for competitions and solo and ensemble festivals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

These experiences can fuel are passoin as we practice, perform, compose music. To me, music is an important language and if you're interested in developing your own connection to music I am hear to help. I teach students age 12 and up from just beginnning to advanced. Note: I don't live vicariously through my students. I want them to develp their own identity and path. I am one of the most patient and fun guys around! Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

For children and adults alike, I teach from the Ed Friedland Bass Method Book 1. It was actually the book that I started out on and Friedland is a well done studio and live bassist. He is just as amazing on bass guitar as he is on double bass. Once the student has progressed from that book then I move on to sight seeing with the student. After this then I move on to transribing basslines and meldodic lines. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

I tend to work with students on a one-on-one basis. I start by showing the student how to get a sound out of their instrument, and then I lead a student through their first scales. I almost always play the piece or scale first, as I have found learning to read music is far easier to learn when the student already has an idea how the music should sound before they try to play the piece. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

I like to keep hours at an hour, but I understand every student has different needs. Every lesson will begin with a warmup and the understanding of sound production. I like to look at the physical and mental aspects of what produces sound. After sound, it is crucial to work on scales-- as scales are the foundation to all music. After scales, I like to spend time of technique and etudes. Read More

Instruments: Drums Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I first began giving lessons 7 years ago to family friends and have continued to give lessons since then. In college, I gave lessons to other students on campus. When I moved to Spain, I was a language instructor in addition to teaching music to students at the school. Spreading knowledge of music has always been a passion of mine because music is already such an important part of many people's lives. Read More