Music Lessons in Semora, NC

Instruments: Piano

Since beginning piano lessons myself when I was seven, I have been sharing my love of music with everyone all around me. I've been teaching lessons formally for the two years since I left college, and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Working with new students is always such a humbling experience, because it challenges me as a teacher to approach old problems with a fresh perspective. Read More

Instruments: Cello

Colorado Music Festival, section, 2013 (returning by invitation for summer 2014) Freelance cellist in the Winston-Salem, Greensboro, North Carolina, Roanoke and Charleston symphonies, and North Carolina Opera Phantom, The Las Vegas Spectacular!, Cellist, May 2006-September 2012 (closed on 9/2/2012) College of Southern Nevada, Adjunct Faculty, September 2006-May 2012 Las Vegas Philharmonic, Substitute Principal, November 13, 2004 (Andrea Bocelli); Section, December, 2004 through May, 2005; Assistant-Principal, May, 2005 Nevada School of the Arts, Las Vegas, Nevada, Faculty, 2005-2011 New California Conservatory, Los Angeles, California, Faculty, 2003-04 University of Alaska Fairbanks, Term Assistant Professor of Music: Cello/Bass/Music History, 2001-03 Milwaukee Ballet, section, 2000 Colorado Music Festival, section, 1998, 2000-05; Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My love of teaching is such that every time I am able to work with a student who genuinely wants to learn and has in themselves chosen to engage in the forms of music, I am transported to the position of student and learner as well. The fundamental forms in music are not something to be passed and discarded but forms that can be returned to at different times in your life and reveal more to the learner each time. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Latin Percussion

I begin all students on snare drum. This allows for the proper development of hand technique that is the base of percussion. I teach the original 26 rudiments along with the Breeze Easy method books for beginners, or students that do not read music. With the drum kit I encourage students to become familiar with as many styles of music they can. I use the blending of styles to help mold the student from a drummer to a musician, and help create an individual sound; Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Trombone Ukulele

Most teachers use a Hal Leonard beginning book. Essential Elements (EE) is popular, as well as Accent on Achievement. I'll be using EE for beginners. I drill ear training, and will have the student memorize simple songs to beginning not only increasing their repertoire, but a fun way of practicing scales. Depending on the level, there are different books that are appropriate, however I focus on the fundamentals with each student and add on. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin

For beginning piano students, I typically start with Faber's Piano Adventures. I also use these books as a foundation for intermediate students. After students have grasped the basics, I will talk with them to determine their interest in different musical styles and songs. I will then add in supplementary material to go alongside the Piano Adventures books to give them a broader range of musical ability. Violin lessons are a combination of the Suzuki Method and Strings Builders. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

I like to customize my lesson plans based on the student's needs. It also depends on the style of music that is being learned. I typically like to start with the Rubank method books. These books follow a progressive sequence of beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. However, this is not necessary; the concept of these books is to get a grasp of the fundamentals. I also provide many fundamental exercises I have created and used in my daily practice. Read More