Music Lessons in Tuxedo, AL

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Music Classical Guitar

I am a passionate music educator from Alabama. I am currently student teaching in order to graduate from the University of North Alabama with my Bachelors in Music Education and obtain my teaching certificate. I have played violin for more than 10 years and viola for over 5. I currently perform with the Shoals Symphony Orchestra and have played notable concerts such as movie series for Home Alone and Pirates of the Caribbean 2. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Keyboard

My teaching experience goes back to childhood. My father was a music educator and he installed upon me a love for sharing knowledge. This love grew in college where I trained with some of the top musical educators in the country. They showed me how to appreciate the art of learning. I found to become an amazing teacher you must be an amazing student. I play both modern and classical styles. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Therefore, give your best, work hard and you will reap the benefits of your hard work. Music is a discipline and you must work hard to obtain the right tools to become a well-trained, diverse musician. I believe that the arts in general makes the whole child. In my teaching experience, I have seen behaviors change in children and youth. They have been able to express themselves. Furthermore, they have developed more focus and discipline. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm a very passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. I have been raised up all around music. In my school years, I participated in band where I learned the technical aspects of music such as reading and writing notation. After graduation, performing in various bands across the United States has been one of the greater experiences of my life as a musician, and I've had the opportunity to tour both Houston, Texas with the group Members Only and The Carter McKay Band, as well as busking in Nashville and performing in various groups there, all the way back to Birmingham, AL where I have played with several bands and have started my own self titled brand. Read More

Instruments: Piano

One of the best things in the world is to see a student struggle with the material for a little while on to discover that they can actually play what I am asking them to play. To see the student start seeing their talent, to see how far they have come and their love for music. It is one of the best feelings to see this change. By seeing what drives the student and through encouragement, I try to show each and every student that anything in music is possible. Read More

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: Piano Keyboard

I think that is very important that the students enjoy playing their instrument. To achieve that, it is important that each student progresses at their own pace. Using their strengths and helping them get better at their weaknesses is one of my main goals as a teacher. I try to find what inspires them to keep the lessons interesting and fun. I always try to help them grow by challenging them but by also setting realistic goals. Read More