Andrew W  
Instruments: Guitar, Latin Percussion, Music
Styles: Classical, Pop, Musical Theater, Opera, Hip Hop, Showtunes, Spirituals, New Age, Soul

My teaching experience dates back to my college days, when I student taught at various middle and high schools as well as taught private voice lessons at a music and dance academy. After college I started my first teaching job in Maryland, teaching beginner piano, choir, and musical theatre. After my first job I joined the national tour of A Christmas Carol, where I was a performer as well as the vocal coach. I've now spent my time performing at various theaters as well as teaching full to part time music classes at different schools.

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Alfred's Basic Piano Course for piano students. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. For voice, I test the students' vocal range, health and style and work with them to determine what music they can work on that will fit their voice best.