Piano Lessons in Clarkdale, GA

Instruments: Piano

My teaching experience dates back to my high school years. My piano instructor at the time appreciated my gifts and allowed me to assist with teaching beginner students. I continued to teach throughout my college years and still enjoy teaching today. I encourage regular practice and a consistent schedule. I find that consistency helps with progress and with the development of a passion for making music. I encourage my students to enter competitions and recitals so they can feel good about their accomplishments and stay motivated to learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Synthesizer

My goal with my students has always been to make them as self-sufficient as they want to be given whatever music they are working to master. I love making people their best versions of themselves. I simply fine tune what is already there. My job is to set a regime within reason of their goal, and hold them to achieving the goal. I will make the bed all the student has to do is lay in  it. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Voice and Piano Instructor, Vocal Coach, 7/2002 - Present Offering professional voice and coaching services in studio and online in DC/MD/VA. Focus on vocal technique, breath coordination, crossover vocal style, coaching, and dramatic interpretation. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Keyboard

Music has and is still a huge part of my life. It's one of two things that I feel is worth pursuing no matter the cost. I started my musical journey at the age of 8 playing drums. By the age of 16 I started playing piano/keyboard in church and learned by ear. At Marquette University and The Institute of Production and Recording I earned A's in all my music theory classes. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with a select list of guided lesson books (depending on skill level and musical interests). Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I conduct my beginner lessons with a spirit of play. I believe this engages the attention and energy of the student, promoting deeper learning. My students build self-esteem by mastering new skills. Skills are taught in a sequential way so all students can feel successful. I teach students how to practice so that each student learns how to accomplish their goals. Regular practice is an important part of piano lessons and advances musical understanding as well as muscle flexibility and control. Read More

Instruments: Piano Bass Guitar Synthesizer

I am a music instructor that loves working with students that really want to learn the art form and language of music. I have been a military musician most of my career, but have also had the opportunity to perform with work with world class musicians all over the world. I am currently working on my BA in Music, but I have studied music at Michigan State University, Bellarmine University, The Army School of Music, and the Navy School of Music. Read More