Trombone Lessons in Ridgetop, TN

Instruments: Trombone Bass Guitar Euphonium Tuba

It's important to have fun while playing music and lessons shouldn't be an exception! During lessons I like to play duets and give small challenges, providing a interactive experience that encourages my students to enjoy the process of improving on their instrument. I expect my students to work hard while practicing and at lessons, though I understand every student learns differently and at a different pace. Ultimately it's the student's decision to become a better musician and I intend to do my best to lead the way. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Music Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is dependent on the student. For some assigning certain things to practice and having the student keep track is a good motivator, for others its just asking them to look at the music. Motivations are different for every student and teacher. I always provide positive reinforcement to known work and effort, but I am also honest when it is obvious effort hasnt been put in to the work assigned. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Flute Clarinet

It is important to me that my students gain the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to continue making music after lessons with me end. I want to make sure that they develop a strong foundation for music understanding and are able to apply it to their chosen instrument. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Euphonium

I'm a passionate musician that has a love for teaching. I graduate in 2017 from Alderson Broaddus University with a bachelors degree in Music Education, Music Performance, and Musical Arts. Then in 2019 I graduated from Shenandoah Conservatory with a Masters degree in Music Performance. After that I was the second trombonist with the Loudon Symphony Orchestra and the principal trombone of the 2019 Shenandoah Summer Music Theater company. I have had the great opportunity to perform with a very wide variety of ensembles and as a soloist in some amazing venues, most recently on the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center. Read More