Piano Lessons in Nashville, TN

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

June 1998 Live hour radio broadcast on CSA Country Jam program in Laurel, MDMay, 2001 Sang at the Bluebird Caf, Nashville, TN Sept, 2004 Weekly television appearances on public access television channel 13 as a vocalist viewed in Los Angeles and surrounding cities1994 through 1997 Performance on Nashville On Stage television programApril 15th 2006 Performed in the stadium in Bayonne, New Jersey at the Relay For Life Performances on Jesse Goldberg Show on Channel 19 in Nashville, TN---May and August 2007 Featured on Tampa Bayʼs 10 Morning Show titled Studio 10, the largest CBS affiliate in the country (April 2007) Headliner at the Belle Mehus Theatre in Bismarck, North Dakota on April 6th, 2009 with the Scott Prebys Orchestra Work as a Music Director--Topanga Canyon Church 1986, 1987 Organist and Conductor for church services Center For Positive Living, Simi Valley, Ca.---1994 through 1998 Conducted and hired musicians for a weekend local access cable show televised throughout Los Angeles. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My approach to teaching music is holistic. I believe there are 3 important components that lead to mastery of the instrument: 1. Technique, 2. Artistry, 3. Comprehension. Technique: Understanding of the body and how it works at the piano. By this, I mean how to play using the weight of the body rather than brute force. Playing the piano does not require strong muscles or physical strength. It requires an intricate and fluid motion that comes from understanding how the hands/arms are connected to the rest of the body, and how they work together to produce sound from the piano. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Synthesizer Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

In addition to recording an album of original music, I have had the privilege of working as a live musician. I have played in a touring band as the lead singer and keyboardist, and have also performed hundreds of gigs as a solo musician. Events/venues that I have played at include weddings, fundraisers, parties, clubs, bars restaurants and more. It is my goal to help students reach a level to where they are able to receive a steady flow of paying gigs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute

My teaching style focuses on a student's strengths and successes. Any time a student has an "a ha!" moment, we stop and dissect what exactly happened. Perhaps the student used a new lip placement or air angle? We talk about this and figure out what they did to improve. Next, I encourage that same type of change in other aspects of their playing. I believe you cannot get better at an instrument by focusing on what you do wrong. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums

I always approach teaching on an individual basis. I find out what the student loves about music, and what made him or her want to learn in the first place. We set realistic goals for pace and have fun. I often mix traditional work with fun work. For example, alongside conventional ways to learn melody and harmony, I'll tie those lessons into specific songs or pieces of music that the student likes, to show the relevance of the material and the importance it has, at the same time keeping the student interested. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer Accordion

I create my lesson plans to each individual student, depending on their age and experience. I believe the Circle of Fifths is one of the most important pieces of music theory and is fundemental in the learning process. I also want to get them to understand how to read music, but also to learn how to listen to music so they can develop their ear. I also try to get my students to understand progressions and how they can write their own songs. Read More