Voice Lessons in Portland, TN

Instruments: Voice Acoustic Guitar

I started teaching part time to other songwriters because I was being asked to....my exp from playing on the road led me Down this path....I would learn new ways of phrasing through different tunings I would use and other musicians would inquire about the way I was playing a certain thing and suggest that I teach the method...I wanted to teach guitar in a way that would inspire students and not make practicing such a Heavy weight..I love for young students to be able to ‘accompany’ themselves when performing their art Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Viola Fiddle

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Essential Element's for Strings or Beth Lavender's A Better Beginning. These books introduce the fundamental position and note reading techniques in a logical progression. After the student has grasped the fundamentals, they are welcome to bring in contemporary songs. I find that a mixture of fundamentals and fun recognizable songs keeps students both progressing technically and connected to the music. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I am a passionate and patient vocal coach who loves working with students that are excited about becoming better singers and musicians. In 2018, I graduated from Belmont University with two Bachelor's Degrees in Commercial Music and Music Business. Currently, I am studying to earn a Master's Degree in Contemporary Performance from Berklee College of Music. I began performing onstage at five years old, and haven't stopped since. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to perform in many shows and venues across the U.S., largely in the Kansas City Metro area. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I"ve been teaching professionally for about 3 years now, but I've been in front of students for the past 10 years. Wether it be in a sunday School class or a daycare teaching ABC's, teaching has always been my passion. Nothing is more satisfying than when a student understands and LOVES the subject matter, especially in the music arena. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Double Bass

I began teaching voice 6 years ago, while still in my own undergraduate studies. Teaching bass and piano quickly followed once I realized how much I enjoyed the teaching side of music. I learned to love music at an early age, which got me into taking lessons, and eventually learning the process that is required to move a student forward. Slow and steady progress in all areas of music is the way I have learned, and is the way that I teach. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele

With a student centered learning theory, my hope is that my students will become life-long music learners who hold a passion for the love and joy that music can bring to our everyday lives. The learning does not stop when the lesson ends! As a passionate and encouraging individual, I help my students to gain an appreciation for practicing rather than making it a chore. With such busy life-styles Americans hold, I understand that practice everyday is not always feasible. Read More