Piano Lessons in Decatur, GA

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 Voice Keyboard

I have most recently worked as an After School Program Coordinator at a preschool in Marietta, GA. I also have experience as a music director for a theater company, a counselor for summer camps, a music teacher for preschool and elementary schools, a volunteer for several organizations, as well as being a private piano and voice lesson teacher. I have recently relocated to Atlanta from Los Angeles, CA. I have worked with children as young as 4 for private piano lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard

I like to start out with the Hannon Book. That has various excercises that helps with note recognition. Worksheets will be given out with those as well. Teaching students HOW to read notes, and HOW to recognize them takes a few weeks so that's normally what i like to start with. Once they grasp those fundimentals, then we move on to learning songs they are familiar with such as London Bridge, This Old Man, Mary Had A Little Lamb etc. Read More

Instruments: Piano Clarinet

For clarinet, I have developed a custom-tailored method for students based off the excellent instruction I have received from my teachers: Robert DiLutis of the University of Maryland, Jonathan Gunn of the University of Cincinnati, David Drosinos of the Baltimore School for the Arts, and Kristen Spiridon of the Savannah, Augusta and Coastal Symphony Orchestras. I believe fundamentals (air, embouchure, articulation, etc.) are the essential building blocks of a well-developed musician and I place specific emphasis on them every lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Ukulele Recorder Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

He and I performed weekly during our time at GA State U. jazz dept. from the jazz department, as well as many stadium arena shows w Zac and the guys! From there I met the leaders of the Yacht Rock Revue and went on to perform w Yacht Rock Schooner (still perform with regularly) and later Electric Ave! All of which are “high-level”, professional, touring festival bands. I’ve spent the past 20 years immersed in the Atlanta music community and it has been a valuable and immeasurable learning experience. Read More

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Music Keyboard

For all of my students, I find out what they are interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly. I typically start with the Piano Adventures series and my own compositions. Once my students understand the fundamentals, I begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first performance or competition. All of my students get a complete musical education by learning theory, performance, and music history. It's important that lessons are engaging and paced accordingly to maximize my student's enjoyment and keep their interest for our entire lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums

My teaching experience is very unique I started off teaching family and friends and friends or family from my church. I even showed drum techniques to people at guitar center I started teaching for free once I took my craft seriously I made up in my mind eight months ago to start an official music teaching business. Ive always been acquainted with teaching music since I was 10 years old. reason why I started so young was because I was told at a very young age I was a prodigy and that teaching music would suit me. Read More