Music Lessons South

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

For beginning students, I use the first Essential Element book to introduce the first instrument and theory concepts. Once students have progressed past this book, I use the Tune a Day series along with the accompanying scale book. This book introduces students to solo and duet pieces worthy of a recital performance. Once they have reached the third book and are progressing through etudes, students begin working on individual solo repertoire pieces. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching as a side-gig and hobby for almost as long as I've been playing! It started with friends in the neighborhood approaching me for advice on how to get started playing guitar. In my years in the Baltimore/DC area, I took private students for extra income outside of my dayjob. Now in New Orleans after years of grinding as a performing musician, I've increased my roster of students as a rewarding and less stressful way to have a music centered career, primarily with guitar and drums. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching private lessons 5 years ago while attending college for music, and have been teaching ever since. Through my education and experience performing I am equipped with a solid foundation in a wide range of genres including jazz, rock, pop, bossa nova, bluegrass, and classical. Throughout my professional experience teaching private lessons and working as a music teacher at a private school, I learned invaluable skills such as curriculum development, lesson planning, classroom management, and student assessment. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

After graduating from Berklee in 1975, I began teaching in my home as well as private schools. Eventually, I went on to public schools where I conducted, arranged, and produced music for performances and shows. I taught music classes as well. Therefore, I have had over 40 years of continuing education experience. During all this time, I have had students who managed to obtain music careers of their own and others who have continued to play. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have a non-judgemental, fun and passionate attitude towards learning that has served my students well over the years. I've found that the amount of passion we have determines how likely we are to achieve learning, understanding and mastery. I've developed an experiential approach to learning that has served me well and that I encourage in all my students. I teach lessons that are designed specifically for each student's particular ability and inclinations ,encouraging them to pick subjects they're interested in. Read More