Piano Lessons Jefferson County, LA

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Harmonica, Banjo, Ukulele, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

I have been a performing live music for over fifteen years. I have a lot of experience working and collaborating with other musicians on a professional level. I began my teaching career working part time at a local at risk youth education center. I taught music there for the four years I was in college, while also working as an instructor at Guitar Center Studios. Where I offered private lessons in music and pro audio. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Lute, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For me, it's about building or finding moments. Finding out what is going to motivate you to learn that song, practice that chord, and try to instill the desire to show it off for next time. Once I find out where the student is at, wether they are learning their first chords or songs, or they have been trying for a while or just getting back to their old habit of picking up the instrument, the goal is to set the mark where one will wait eagerly for the next lesson, to show off their new found skill. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

Singing is physical process that requires the development of muscle memory. Try and practice in a setting without any interruptions, and with specific goals in mind. This will help you achieve results quicker. In general, devoting 25-30min to practicing is encouraged. Q. What if I have to cancel a lesson A. There is a 24h advance notice policy that states that a student must notify me of their cancelation 24h prior to their lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar

One thing I have learned over many years of teaching, is that everyone is different, and therefore there is no definitive method of teaching that will work for everyone. Some people learn more using their eyes, .... others learn better using their ears. Which I suppose is a way of saying that some people will be better at sightreading, and others will be better at playing by ear. I myself was not a very good sight reader when I was young ... Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

For children who want to play violin and piano, I start with the suzuki method and try to find some music that they will identify with, like disney music or the soundtrack to frozen. For children who want to play guitar, I start by teaching them the essentials in person and giving them notes to practice from (Names of strings and chords, strumming patterns and music reading). Once they have progressed past the basics, we will find beginner jazz or rock or whatever instructional books are appropriate. Read More