Voice Lessons Sumner County, TN

Instruments: Voice, Music

I want students to walk away from lessons inspired and excited, and never defeated. I expect a lot from my students and ask a lot of them, but this is because I believe that students are only truly happy when they can see their progress. When a student is encouraged to get out of their comfort zone, and when they experience their own musicality to its highest potential, I believe that a student will be motivated to continue learning and excelling. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

Much of my training techniques come from my experience with Voice Teacher, Dr. Joseph Collins (PhD, Vocal Pedagogy), whom I studied with while living in Nashville. Dr. Collins made clear to me many secrets to developing proper vocal execution and placement that had been a mystery before. I gained much more awareness and understanding of my own voice. I have enjoyed many years of private vocal instruction while at universities (Kent State University, Belmont University) and have learned good and valuable practices from different professors. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Organ, Keyboard

I have been teaching Music 1922 at Northeast Community College in organ and piano since Fall Semester 2016. I enjoy beginners as there are no bad habits to break! I have coached singers who have gone on to Peabody, Choral conducting degrees and professional engagements on cruise ships and Broadway (Manoel Felciano who was a choir member for four years while a Yale undergrad). I emohasize sharing goals with parents: in the past 48 hours I said to my new neighbors whose children study piano, that even if they switch later to another instrument, a good foundation in reading treble and bass cleff and reading notation will be in place. Read More

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

My teaching experience goes back to my high school days. After I learned how to play guitar and played in a few bands, I knew that persuading a career in music was my passion. I taught a few students at my home and after high school attended Southern Union where I graduated with an associate in arts degree. In 1976 I graduated from Auburn University with a BS in Music Education. Read More

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

At the beginning of my experience with each student, I assess what the goals are for each student/their family, in the musical learning process. I base my teaching on that, within the framework of standard music teaching practices. Throughout the process of the student's learning, I periodically assess, not only the student's progress, but also the student's satisfaction with their learning process. As the need arises, I will make modifications or changes to the teaching, which better suit the student. Read More