Music Lessons in Thoroughgood, VA

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Euphonium Tuba

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it is important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By truing to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to fit their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

I have recorded in several studios making commercials, playing drum tracks for personal artists. I am currently working on a rock opera with an originals band I play with. One band I was in got the chance to open up for The Commodores. I also played in a band that backed up an actor named Chuck Mitchell. He would go around to different military bases and perform a comedy routine. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I'm a devoted musician who loves to teach, taking pride in all of the personal relationships I've garnished from my fruitful career! It all began when I started playing drums at a young age in my father's music store here in Virginia. Since then, I've traveled the country gigging, touring, and recording with bands such as, "Blue Meridian", and "Vishuda". The Viper Room, SXSW, and the Norva are a few venues that I've had the pleasure to play. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

I am a motivated and dedicated instructor and performer who enjoys sharing music with others, and helping those with the desire to learn. I am currently attending Christopher Newport University where I am pursuing degrees in Music Education and Percussion Performance. I have performed nationally and internationally with a variety of ensembles, and I've had the opportunity to perform in some of the world's most prestigious venues, including Avery Fischer Hall in New York City. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For beginning students, the Faber Faber series or the Alfred series are recommended as a core repertoire. A Dozen A Day is recommended for daily warm-ups and I also provide the students with supplementary songs and books of their choice, such as Disney, pop, jazz and popular classical pieces transcribed for beginner piano. For adult students, I use the Faber Faber method book that provides an overall comprehensive and fast pace lesson style. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Harmonica Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Along with instruction on guitar and bass I also teach harmonica, which is my newest musical endeavor and a strong passion of mine. I give lessons in student's homes in the Hampton Roads area and also online via Skype anywhere they may reside. I am a passionate musician who loves spreading the joy of music to anyone with the desire to learn. It's never to late to start learning an instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

As the kid who always had a knack for useless facts, and an insatiable sponge for a brain needing to know how and why the world works- I have always been someone to share a little know how, and I know how to instill these things in an exciting way- whether it be a subject I've spent years filling my head with almost useless facts about things like the weird world of quantum physics, or my silly excitement in important, yet otherwise useless facts that might make ya think. Read More