Voice Lessons West

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

I started singing recreationally of my own volition at age 5, coming up with improvised musicals in my parents' living room and filming them with my mom's camcorder. I took advanced choir classes in middle school and high school and was the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for several rock bands throughout high school. I started learning guitar in 2006 and started learning piano in 2013. I am primarily a beginner-advanced voice teacher with secondary focus on beginner-intermediate piano and guitar. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Ukulele, Keyboard, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

As I mentioned before, my teaching style can best be described as easygoing, but precise and adapted to each students needs. I focus on the person trying to learn as much as on the learning itself. Yet, Im not demanding or harsh in my delivery or expectations. Rather than a standard, vanilla approach, I try learn my students personality, learning style, and sense of humor pretty quickly and work to adapt the facts and knowledge of music to each student as an individual human, not an appointment. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Synthesizer, Mallet Percussion, Conga, Music, Keyboard, Djembe

My teaching experience comes from the church as early as 13 year old I formed a youth choir called The Worshippers. We performed at churches throughout Chicago area. We also appeared on radio and cable shows. I developed music collaboration programs; recorded and transcribed music for performances for many up and coming artist. I performed in conjunction with local businesses; organized shows for local and out-of-state musicians, including Mekiel Reuben and Ron Haynes who toured with Lenny Kravitz. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Double Bass, Keyboard

I strongly believe in having an open and honest relationship with my student. I think both should know upfront what the expectations should be, such as how long they will practice, what proper progress and growth looks like, as well as what they need from me to help them succeed. More than anything, I want to help my students grow their love for music in any way I can, and that might be different for everyone but that should be the priority. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Seeing my students progress as musicians is the most rewarding part about teaching. Being a good musician does not only mean that an individual has good technique but it also means that they are able to portray their thoughts through their music and most importantly, having fun. I encourage taking things one at a time to ensure that my students are understanding and internalizing the musicality in each of the lessons. Read More