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Bachelor Degree: Missouri State University, Master Degree: Missouri State University
I’m an energetic and enthusiastic educator who is passionate in helping you achieve your musical goals! I have been playing trumpet and guitar for more than 14 years. I graduated from Missouri State University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree and then taught band and choir at the secondary level for two years before returning to Missouri State University to pursue my Master of Music degree. In addition to teaching music, I am equally passionate for performing. I play guitar and sing for three local rock bands! Let help you reach your musical goals!
I have been teaching private lessons for over 10 years. My own musical education has given me an expansive instructional set that is ever-growing. My passion for teaching music is nourished every day by my relationships with my colleagues, teachers, and students. My goal is to help you nourish your passion for music as well and to develop your musical skills. My experience as an instrumentalist and vocalist offer a unique perspective that I have found to benefit my students. I design our lessons around YOU. Whatever your goals are, whether it be competition, contest, fun, or leisure, my job is to help you fulfill that goal. I am constantly learning alongside you to become an even better teacher than I was yesterday.
Trumpet: for beginners, I typically utilize the methods book in which the student is using in their beginning band class. If the student is not enrolled in band at a public school, I typically use a combination of materials. Focus on fundamentals at the beginner level is essential for musical proficiency. Beyond fundamentals, I always aim to include something fun that the student has a drive to learn. For intermediate trumpet students, I will first assess the student’s goals. This might include taking a solo to contest, performing a recital, working on marching band or concert band music, or any other musical outlet. Based on the desires of the student, I can tailor my lessons to suite them personally. Guitar: for beginners, I typically turn to Mel Bay’s Method books. Once fundamentals are established, I want to learn what styles, bands, and artists the student likes. This helps me figure out which techniques and skills the student might need to know first in order to learn to play the music they enjoy.
Many small accomplishments lead to one large accomplishment. That’s why I make it my goal to help the student achieve one goal at every lesson, no matter how small it might seem. Helping all students to feel successful and encouraged is one of my goals in teaching. I hope you feel inspired after our lessons. I will always give you the guidance and instruction you need to make improvements and help you target your goals as efficiently as possible. I aspire to make learning fun and challenging, and I hope to help you feel fulfilled and energized on your musical journey.