Music Lessons Jefferson County, MO

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Latin Percussion, Music, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching privately after graduating from college over forty years ago. My first experiences were teaching guitar and voice in a local music store and I have taught in many other places including student's homes and my own studio. I taught private lessons in voice, piano, bass and guitar and I have worked with all age levels of students from elementary to adults. As a vocal coach my services were often requested by local theatre companies to work with their cast members in developing a role. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, French Horn, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching private lessons for over 10 years. My own musical education has given me an expansive instructional set that is ever-growing. My passion for teaching music is nourished every day by my relationships with my colleagues, teachers, and students. My goal is to help you nourish your passion for music as well and to develop your musical skills. My experience as an instrumentalist and vocalist offer a unique perspective that I have found to benefit my students. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I picked up teaching during my second year of college with some help from my mother- a long-time piano teacher. During that time I taught several different students ranging from age 6 to adult on various instruments including piano, guitar, and drums. I've experienced the different learning styles and barriers that come with teaching kids, teens, and adults. Additionally, I have experience teaching outside of the music realm having worked as an outdoor educator, camp counselor, and substitute teacher as well as various tutoring sessions throughout my school career. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I try to concentrate on the learning progress and enthusiasm of the student. I want to know what motivates them and the parents and help them focus on that. I also encourage performance opportunities and recitals to give them goals to work towards. I go at the students pace while challenging them to the next learning objective. My lessons are very interactive and tailored to their needs while at the same time following a standardized scope and sequence to make sure all the essentials are covered. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music

I've found in my own life, as well as that of some of my past students, that musical training can aid the development of memory, manual dexterity, proprioception, and a whole range of other cognitive faculties. Therefore, my motivation to teach is primarily self-development, both for myself in the process of explaining things I do intuitively, and for the student in the process of developing their own intuitive approach to their instrument. Read More