Music Lessons in Waterford, MI

Instruments: Trombone Euphonium Tuba

I place emphasis on helping each student strengthen fundamentals, thus helping them achieve a phsysiologically healthy approach to playing. With these concepts under way, I will help the student develop their own unique interpretive skills and apply them to their individial interests in music. Above all, my goal is to help students to becomemusiciansfirst, and trombonists second. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums

I am a versatile and engaging musician with 14 years of experience performing and composing in a wide variety of genres: Jazz, rock, hip-hop, folk, classical, electronic, electroacoustic, avant garde, ambient, soul, punk, etc. This is a resource that has proven to be invaluable in teaching students with a wide range of interest to help them develop both in technique and in finding their own voice on their instrument. In the past 7 years I have completed a Bachelor's Degree at McGill University in Montreal (Performance Jazz Drums), have performed at international festivals in Toronto and Montreal, have toured with various projects, scored two short films, and composed and produced two albums of my original music. *Note: I teach drums at all skill levels - piano and guitar from novice - intermediate. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba

I have taught many private students in the past in a variety of different age groups, instruments, and musical genres. I am currently doing field work each week working with younger students in classrooms at schools such as Saline Middle School and Ann Arbor STEAM. I have experience in marching band, lead trombone playing in jazz big band, solo work/jazz combo playing, musical theater music/pit playing, and classical playing. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar

I'm a very driven person with the patience necessary to teach people how to play songs. in 2010, I began playing guitar casually. In 2015, I started learning music theory, which allowed me to write music and be a crucial part of a band, which I am still currently in. Performing in places like Pontiac, Michigan for Dirt Fest and the Machine Shop in Flint has allowed me to develop stage presence and play to a crowd. Read More

Instruments: Flute

The absolute best way for any student to learn to play any genre is ensemble. For years I spent much of my "song" learning with others with same intent. If possible I will use any or all of these techniques. I have had a few students who stayed with me for many years (not all of these students possessed "natural" ability). Playing not talking provides students with tools to take to their own "studio". Read More

Instruments: Drums

I am highly practical in my lesson time with students. Most people want to learn an instrument in hopes of performing in front of people someday or to have the knowledge of that instrument in their arsenal for other musical endeavors. My goal is to make their goals a reality. One thing that was really instilled into me by my teacher was "raising your ceiling". Just because the music your playing is "easy" doesn't mean that should be the ONLY music your playing. Read More