Music Lessons in Whites Creek, TN

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone Drums

I taught AP music theory while I was IN high school, graduated as the top pianist of one of the top 10 jazz bands in the USA. In college at SMU, I studied finance, but quickly got a double in music, studying classical music under Alfred Mouledous (world renowned pianist) and focusing my free time on jazz. I played and taught at a company called ABMusic in Perth, Australia which taught Indigenous Australians how to assimilate into soceity through the use of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

For my beginning students who are children on piano, I typically start with Alfred's Basic piano books. There are so many levels and it helps them understand the basics. With the piano books there are also theory workbooks that give them a chance to think about what they are actually doing when it comes to making music. With the older students on piano, I stick with Alfred's Piano books for adults. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Flute Clarinet

I like to spend the first lesson figuring out what the student knows so that I can formulate lesson plans that are relevant and chronological. Once a rapport is established, I introduce material that is both accessible and challenging and help the student work through the music. First we work on playing the right notes and rhythms, then we add musicality and expression. Read More

Instruments: Flute

I began teaching as a college student, conducting workshops at high schools. I then began to teach on an individual basis, and instructed students of all ages and abilities. Through these experiences, I found joy in teaching and love having fun with my students. I learned the best way to motivate my students was by making my lessons as fun, education and enjoyable as possible. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Personal experience, Mel Bay, Hal Leonard etc. I prefer to tailer my lessons to the students needs and desires. I like to instill the basics of guitar playing proper form and techniques, chords, scales, and the theory behind all that. However it's really more about the music that the student wants to learn. I teach guitar tablature and scale/chord diagrams. I also teach standard music notation for the beginner students especially the younger kids. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Synthesizer Keyboard

And they took the challenge of singing broadway, pop, jazz, and baroque all that year. They took the challenge to sing 4- , 5- part harmonies. We had a piano lab, and it was so cool to see students working on their INDIVIDUAL goals with not one student not paying attention. They were all involved in creating. You can't beat the experiences when students are singing, playing instruments, getting on instruments they thought they may never had touched (i.e. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Synthesizer Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Although I may be fairly new to formal teaching, my experience working in groups and sessions has taught me an incredible amount about humility and teamwork. I believe in placing emphasis on being a well-rounded person and musician above prioritizing skill on whatever instrument my students intend to learn. Being humble only increases your chances of success, especially if your talent is backed by humility and understanding. After all, there are no business or work relationships, only relationships. Read More