Piano Lessons Davidson County, TN

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Saxophone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Lap Steel Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Mallet Percussion, Latin Percussion

I started teaching private lessons at 16 in a studio in Rhode Island. By the time I started college I was already teaching in 3 separate studios. Once I started attending college for music I found several ways to apply classical and modern styles of playing to help motivate students to continue to learn. I feel the best motivation for students to want to continue to learn, is by example. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Electric Violin

My goal as a Strings Instructor is to have my students be exposed to all the wonderful music that is out there in the world and to develop an appreciation for it. Some students haven't even decided what their favorite music is when they come to me. Students enjoy discovering music and it is my goal to guide them. I like to have students write out their goals as performers and musicians. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar

Just like the piano, I will be teaching a lot of theories along with songs. Because of the genres that I play, you will hear me use the term "flat-picking" a lot. Acoustic guitar and mandolin are flat-picking instruments, so I will be showing you how to properly play those instruments with a plectrum (a pick). Acoustic guitar and mandolin are not conservatory instruments like the piano or the violin, so I will give students more freedom on what he or she wants to play. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For the student, it is of greatest value to work with a teacher who has already been through the process of learning, making mistakes, and growing as a player.  With over 20,000 hours of classroom teaching experience and endless hours of musical research, I know how to get the RESULTS that students want.  I can confidently say that, if students commit themselves to the path which I will guide them on, success is 100% guaranteed! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar

Because I teach only part-time, I have a limited number of students so I'm able to create custom lesson plans for each individual. My goal for a first meeting with any student is to get to know the student. I want to know what music the student is into, what they want to focus on, why they're taking lessons and what their goals are. From there I can create a lesson plan that is a productive balance of fun, intriguing, challenging and fulfiling. Read More