Piano Lessons in Brookhaven, GA

Instruments: Piano Voice Synthesizer

I am a passionate musician. In fact, I come from a family full of talented musicians and educators. The most influential on me is my father. He  is the head of the Instrumental department at Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington DC. He pretty much sparked the idea of education in music for me. I have a degree in Jazz Studies from Howard University. Howard created the same vocal jazz program that was highlighted on NBC's competition the Sing-off. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

When I graduated I went to Goshen College to study Piano pedagogy, I quickly switched my major to teaching and shortly into the semester I was offered a job as a head music director for a youth program at a local church in Mishawaka, IN where I worked on staff for eight years, training hundreds of young people to play music and sing, many of which are now professional musicians. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Mallet Percussion

I help my students develop their own practice habits that help them to make music a practical part of their everyday life. It's important that students use healthy, smart habits from the beginning to avoid issues that can slow down development. The most important part of learning music is keeping it fresh and enjoying the process. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For beginning students I use Faber and John Thompson books. Once the student improves of course we upgrade to more challenging songs and books. For adults I find out what they're interested in and instruct accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and always fun no matter what. I base my teaching method on my strong, enthusiastic, optimistic, patient, and loving character. I make sure the student feels comfortable, is not overwhelmed by the material, and I take any amount of time until the material is thoroughly understood. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Synthesizer Recorder Euphonium French Horn Tuba English Horn Latin Percussion Music Keyboard

- My teaching style is one of the many things that sets me a part from other teachers. I work to create a fundamental relationship with my students to find out what their goals are, what specific level they are at currently, and where they want to take their talents. Once I’ve discovered these essential things, I work with my student at their own pace of comfort and challenge to allow them to learn the things that interest them as well as continue to develop as a musician. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Synthesizer Keyboard

I tell students of all ages "I've been there! I've been that guy!" as much as I can so they understand how far I've come and how far they can go with determination and effort on their part. I felt so clueless during middle school band. I nearly gave it up completely before some friends convinced me to join the choir. The change in setting, and the change in teacher made all the difference. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

Setting S.M.A.C. goals for my students is very important. These are specific, measurable, achievable and challenging. Nothing makes me feel more accomplished as when I help my student feel accomplished and reach their goals. I have a very non critical approach and encourage mistakes with a non judgemental attitude. I feel this lightens up the atmosphere and allows the student to grow at a much more rapid rate. Read More