Piano Lessons in Nashville, TN

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Viola Fiddle

I have 12 years of classical training on the violin, 8 years of classical training on the piano, have taught private violin and viola lessons to more than 300 students over the course of 6 summers through the Hempfield School District, participated in the NAfME All-Eastern Orchestra, performed for a year as the bluegrass and old-time fiddler in the Joe Hillman Band (Philadelphia, PA), performed as the celtic fiddler in The Ogham Stones (Lancaster, PA) for one year, and have led my own band for 2 years as a singer, songwriter and guitar player. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Im an experienced and accomplished musician, and I love sharing my love of music with students. Ive greatly enjoyed many opportunities to perform and teach music over the years. Some of my greatest experiences have included touring with bands I idolized growing up, writing music and seeing it all the way through to recording and publishing, and seeing students glowing at recitals after playing their favorite song or classical piece. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute

I began teaching over 5 years ago during my time in college. Teaching flute comes naturally to me, and I always find myself looking forward to lessons with my students. I have taught high school and middle school students of all ages, and even adults who were looking to pick up the flute after retirement. I love when my students come back each week showing improvement and asking questions about particular things they notice in their playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Keyboard

Music has always been in my DNA. I've always from a young age wanted to have music in my life. In Indiana At age 6 I started taking weekly piano lessons . I had an awesome teacher. Patient and Kind. consistent. After taking piano lessons for 12 years I went to the University of Southwestern Michigan and studied music Theory. I moved to California in 1979 got a few jobs playing piano at restaurants and working with other musicians in the studio. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone

Ive been teaching saxophone and piano lessons professionally for the last 7 years, and have had students go on to play for the Utah All-State Jazz Band and have earned several scholarships. I encourage regular practicing and give weekly assignments that include rudiments, transcription projects, and listening assignments. I focus on the jazz language and how its been applied to modern genres like hip hop, funk, and RnB. My students are encouraged to enter competitions and recitals, as well as work on composing their own original material, so they can feel good about their accomplishments and stay motivated to learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

I've always found that my students who seem to have the most fun are the ones who progress the fastest, so my primary method is to approach lessons with material that students are interested in. I try to keep things fun and interesting by doing things such as incorporating a student's favorite music into a lesson. It's important for a student to practice regularly with discipline and focus. However based on my experience, nothing propels a student forward faster than the happiness and satisfaction gained from 'nailing' a new lick or figuring out a cool new trick. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone Bass Guitar

No matter the age of the student, I believe in project-based learning: I help my them write songs, make arrangements, record albums, and prepare for recitals. They will develop a respect for the craft of making music, the more creatively involved they are. A list of a couple highly recommended instruction books is given to each student on their first day. This is to help them grasp the basic language of their instrument. Read More