Music Lessons in Somerville, OH

Instruments: Voice

I am dedicated voice teacher that will gladly work with any age and level of experience. I am going into my senior year at Miami University with a degree in music with a focus on vocal and general music education. I have been performing since I was in high school and still do through college through choirs and individual vocal experiences. Outside of teaching voice lessons I am an elementary sunday school teacher at a local church. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I also was a music theory tutor for 3 years employed through the Universitys work-study program. During my undergrad I also started teaching individual voice lessons. Through the my Master's degree at CCM I kept a small private studio of piano and voice students. I am now up to 26 students and work full time teaching and performing. I value a life full of performing and teaching, both equally important to fulfillment in my professional life. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

Regardless of what percussion studies a student does and does not want to pursue, I start with a strong focus on the nuts and bolts of percussive technique. Doing these techniques can open the door to any number of advanced percussion areas. However, just because rudimentary techniques are necessary doesn't mean they can't be fun! Whatever area of percussion a student is interested in, we immediately begin applying the core areas of technique to that area. Read More

Instruments: Flute Clarinet

To be a part a student's success in education is more than a dream come true. It is something special when the light bulb goes off. I have a lot to offer. I a thrilled to utilize skills to assist with establishing lasting relationships with my students. A student should progress at a pace they are comfortable with.  But, also should be challenged if she wants some kind of future or if they want to play just for the joy of music develop it accordingly. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele

Im aKentucky native and Classical Guitarist currently residing in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to a wealth of teaching and performing experience, I have studied with many world renowned performers and teachers such as; Clare Callahan, Oscar Ghiglia, David Russell, Marcin Dylla, Zoran Dukic, Florian Larousse, Carlos Perez, Jason Vieaux, Lily Afshar, William Kanengiser, and Pavel Steidel. I hold a B.M. Performance from Eastern Kentucky University and completed my M.M. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Music

Zac is recipient of several awards including the Friends of DCI Scholarship, the Lacey/Striple Highland Band and Drum Scholarship, and KK Most Inspirational Band Member Award. Zac is a founding member of the Cincinnati Bengals Growl Drumline as well as director/founder of the Dayton Dragons Drumline. In addition to instructing at Cap City, Zac is currently the percussion director of Miamisburg High School, drumline teacher for Miami University, and a freelance performer and lesson instructor. Read More

Instruments: Voice Flute

It would be my joy to see each and every one of my students become professional classical musicians. However, I know for most students, their instruments are purely hobbies. It is most important to me that each student is enjoying their time in their lessons and being motivated to practice and perform outside of lessons. I believe that while critique is crucial to improvement, acknowledging strengths and giving compliments is vital to strengthening a students self-esteem and getting them motivated to practice and thus perform well. Read More