Music Lessons in Watertown, TN

Instruments: Violin Banjo Fiddle

I'm a freelance musician living in Nashville, TN. I am passionate about teaching and specialize in Old-Time, Bluegrass, Scottish, Folk, and Classical music. I have been playing professionally since I was in High School, and I studied at Vanderbilt University under the direction of Karen Clarke (Classical) and Matt Combs (fiddle). I now perform professionally with several bands including 10 String Symphony, Oh My Darling, and under my own name. If you are looking for a relaxed and fun teacher who is open to helping your child learn multiple styles and really love music, I'm your girl! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

For beginners, I will start out teaching them the fret board from one end to the other and basic chords. Once the student is up to speed on chord changing and fretboard knowledge, I will begin teaching them easy songs. With students in their mid-teens and up, I will ask them what their interests are and teach them accordingly to meet their goals. As far as method books, I will use Alfred Methods and methods I learned from my past teachers. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I love teaching Voice and have a particular affinity for meeting the needs of the student. Every voice is unique, and should be treated as such with careful consideration. I instill pedagogical principles for healthy singing in all my students. I help students establish their goals/interests, and we achieve them through fun and engaging warm ups and appropriate repertoire. I received a Masters Degree in Vocal Performance and taught at the Collegiate Level at The University of Alabama. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Synthesizer Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I have instructed over 25 students of all ages and seen remarkable progress in each student. My belief is that every student is completely unique, so my methods cater to each individual learning style. I would love to teach you, but more importantly get to know you as a person and a musician so I can create a learning environment that will be fun, fresh and beneficial to you as a musician. Read More

Instruments: Voice Acoustic Guitar

I started teaching part time to other songwriters because I was being asked to....my exp from playing on the road led me Down this path....I would learn new ways of phrasing through different tunings I would use and other musicians would inquire about the way I was playing a certain thing and suggest that I teach the method...I wanted to teach guitar in a way that would inspire students and not make practicing such a Heavy weight..I love for young students to be able to ‘accompany’ themselves when performing their art Read More

Instruments: Flute

For all students I try to incorporate all elements of music by including appropriate amounts music history and theory into my lessons. For beginners, I tend to utilize Trevor Wye exercises, and slowly incorporate small musical pieces. Although tedious, I believe that scales and etudes make students technically and musically proficient. I therefore include them in my lessons, but ensure the students are gaining the benefit of these exercises. I like to approach lessons from a wholistic standpoint, putting an emphasis on a student's posture, breathing and attitude. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience goes back to my high school days. After I learned how to play guitar and played in a few bands, I knew that persuading a career in music was my passion. I taught a few students at my home and after high school attended Southern Union where I graduated with an associate in arts degree. In 1976 I graduated from Auburn University with a BS in Music Education. Read More