Piano Lessons Shelby County, AL

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, French Horn

For beginning students who are children, I like to start with a book filled with colors and pictures and that contains solos and theory. I beileve this captures their attention and can also help them relate it to something that, to them, is fun. I primarily like to use Alfred's Basic Piano Library book which continues in sequence. This allows students to easily flow from one book to another as they progress. Read More

Instruments: Piano

As a realist, I understand that each student will have their own pace when it comes to learning music. With that being said, I want to see students succeed when setting their goals, which means I will be able to understand their capabilities along with pushing them to new heights. I am hopeful that students seeing their goals being accomplished will keep them eager to learn new things and I am more than happy to acknowledge those achievements and help the student recognize their progress. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Keyboard

This experience really helped me to hone my music teaching skills. A year later, I joined the choir at a small church in Fort Stewart, GA and I began to teach soprano, alto and tenor parts in our rehearsals. As I continued to teach in choir, I soon realized that learning about the keyboard would assist me in teaching vocals better so I began to teach myself the basics. Around that same time frame, I made a promise to God that if He showed me how to play the piano/keyboard, I would be faithful to teach others as well. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Music, Classical Guitar

I am a passionate music educator from Alabama. I am currently student teaching in order to graduate from the University of North Alabama with my Bachelors in Music Education and obtain my teaching certificate. I have played violin for more than 10 years and viola for over 5. I currently perform with the Shoals Symphony Orchestra and have played notable concerts such as movie series for Home Alone and Pirates of the Caribbean 2. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Organ, Keyboard

I typically will start each student with preliminary lesson that allows me a chance to assess the student's current level, and knowledge base. This preliminary lesson also gives me a chance to do what I call a "method book fitting" this allows me to assess how compatible different method books are with my students personality and learning style. At the end of the first lesson, I typically will leave the student with a loaner copy of the method book I have "fitted" them with and a basic assignment for the first week. Read More