Music Lessons Birmingham County, AL

Instruments: Voice, Cello, Trumpet, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, Tuba, Music

I have been involved in music my entire life, starting in a percussion group and choir in elementary school. I started on the clarinet at the beginning of middle school. I taught myself how to play the clarinet amongst the other instruments I play with the help and guidance of college professors, band directors, and tricks I noticed along the way. I have been selected and performed in multiple honor bands across my time in middle and high school, including Troy University's honor band and All State. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students, I typically start with the basic essentials needed to get a feel for the instrument, and to read music. Then once they have that accomplished, we move straight on to learning their favorite songs as this is when the most progress can be gained. Once the student has grasped these fundamentals, We can move on to the more creative side of things by moving into Theory and Songwriting. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Organ, Music, Keyboard

I have taught private one on one lessons to children ranging from first grade, to seniors in their 70's and 80's. I have tremendous patience, and an ability to make every lesson a positive learning experience, which will have the student running home to their instrument to practice, and share in my love of music. I have also taught general music in groups of 15-20 students from Kindergarten to 8th grade for three years, as well as another three years at the American School of El Salvador as band and combo professor. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Ukulele, Piccolo, Music

The most important first step is to have a conversation about what the student's goals are. Together we can come up with a game plan to achieve these goals! For beginning students, we will start by working through a beginner's method book, but I will supplement with my own materials. My first priority is to get the student playing music that they enjoy as early as possible! I will come prepared to every lesson with an individualized lesson plan, assignments, music that are tailored to each student's goals! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Classical Guitar

My teaching experience began during my college years, when I started giving private lessons and discovered how much I loved helping students grow as musicians. Since then, Ive consistently taught students of all ages in both private and group settings, guiding them in vocal, instrumental, and piano studies. Ive worked with elementary beginners all the way through advanced high school performers, directing ensembles and coaching individual musicians in a wide range of musical styles. Read More