Music Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Recorder, Music, Keyboard, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Depending on the level of the student and instrument, I incorporate a mixture of theory, aural skills, technique, and repertoire. All of my piano students play Hannon exercises to build up their finger strength and dexterity as well as scales. Vocal students and guitar students likewise learn scales and exercises for the sake of technique. All students start each lesson by practicing reading rhythms at varying complexities, then creating their rhythmic patterns. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Music, Keyboard

Beginner Students: Children- I begin with the Faber introductory books which are fun, engaging, and easy to follow. My primary goal in the first year is to instill a sense of play in music while the student developes a regular practice routine. Teens/Adults- We begin with an accelerated curriculum that seamlessly walks the student through the fundamentals of reading notes, understanding theory, and proper technique at an enjoyable pace. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Music

I began officially teaching music in 2015 with the Salvation Army here in Memphis, Tennessee. I've taught beginner violin and piano lessons with the Salvation Army, and I have a few private violin students of my own currently. As much as I love music, I love explaining concepts and giving my students confidence in their field of music, whether that is in voice, instrument, or writing. It is very important to be well equipped, but also confident in one's abilities and skills. Read More

Instruments: Oboe, Music

I have been teaching lessons off and and on since I graduated high school. I like to encourage using a set schedule for lessons and practicing so that student can develop the habits they need to progress through musical learning. I like to find out if students like a certain type or genre of music so that we can see how this music connects with the classical studies and repertoire that is recommended for learning. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Cello, Music, Keyboard

I'm a cellist, composer, and a passionate teacher of many instruments. I've worked with students as young as 2 and as old as 90. My students have gotten in to region, all-state, college music programs, prestigious summer festivals, and placed in national competitions. I've taught children with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. My favorite thing about private lessons is the freedom it gives me to customize lessons to the unique learning style of every individual student. Read More