Piano Lessons in Springfield, TN

Instruments: Piano Flute

I began teaching over 5 years ago during my time in college. Teaching flute comes naturally to me, and I always find myself looking forward to lessons with my students. I have taught high school and middle school students of all ages, and even adults who were looking to pick up the flute after retirement. I love when my students come back each week showing improvement and asking questions about particular things they notice in their playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Mallet Percussion

I am a pianist and mallet percussionist. I grew up playing piano and percussion and double majored in both instruments in college. I work primarily a pianist in town but will occasionally go on the road as a jazz vibraphonist with various groups. I've toured playing various genres with several bands in over four continents. I have also taught as an adjunct professor at two different universities. As a performer my greatest accomplishments have been performing with such jazz greats as Clark Terry, Herbie Hancock, and Kenny Garrett. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Fiddle

I have been teaching private violin and voice lessons off and on since my first year of college. I also teach elementary general music part time and have taught as a third grade teacher, so I have a wide variety of teaching experience that helps me tailor my teaching style to the specific needs of your students. I have taught all ages and skill levels and am also qualified to teach beginner piano, beginner guitar, ukulele, and songwriting. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

June 1998 Live hour radio broadcast on CSA Country Jam program in Laurel, MDMay, 2001 Sang at the Bluebird Caf, Nashville, TN Sept, 2004 Weekly television appearances on public access television channel 13 as a vocalist viewed in Los Angeles and surrounding cities1994 through 1997 Performance on Nashville On Stage television programApril 15th 2006 Performed in the stadium in Bayonne, New Jersey at the Relay For Life Performances on Jesse Goldberg Show on Channel 19 in Nashville, TN---May and August 2007 Featured on Tampa Bayʼs 10 Morning Show titled Studio 10, the largest CBS affiliate in the country (April 2007) Headliner at the Belle Mehus Theatre in Bismarck, North Dakota on April 6th, 2009 with the Scott Prebys Orchestra Work as a Music Director--Topanga Canyon Church 1986, 1987 Organist and Conductor for church services Center For Positive Living, Simi Valley, Ca.---1994 through 1998 Conducted and hired musicians for a weekend local access cable show televised throughout Los Angeles. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For all students (beginners and students with prior experience) I begin with teaching scales and arpeggios. Scales and arpeggios are the foundation of keyboard technique, and are found in all piano repertoire the student will encounter. I generally use the Macfarren Scale and Arpeggio Manual for older children/adults (those who read music) or the Scales, Chords, Arpeggios, and Cadences: First Book (Alfred) for children. If my student cannot read music I teach them scales and arpeggios without music, while teaching them how to read music from a method book. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching lessons in college. Most of my early students were elementary-school aged and novice. There, I learned that regular practice must be encouraged to allow interest to begin to pique and passion begin to form. I firmly believe that hard work and discipline go much further than talent alone. I also firmly believe in fun! My most deeply seeded goal is for my students to develop a life-long love and practice of music! Read More