Piano Lessons Rutherford County, TN

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet

It is such a joy to see students progress in lessons, especially younger students. My former piano teacher of 10 years inspired me so much and was the most amazing and professional piano instructor in my area. She really lived by the reward system. Anytime, I would finish a goal or objective for the day, whether it be scales, or finishing a pieces, she would reward us with stickers or candy or anything to motivate us in love. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Mallet Percussion, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has started to grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. I do try to maintain a balance of classical music, modern music, and music theory. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Bass Guitar

I am currently 25 years old living and making a living playing music in Chattanooga TN. I grew up playing trumpet from 10 through college and studied with several teachers through high school and college. I started playing bass and piano over the pandemic and currently perform primarily on bass. I have been playing live gigs since high school and have played festivals such as Riverbend, nightfall, and riverfront nights in Chattanooga. 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, Voice, Organ, Keyboard

My teaching experience both private and classroom 1-8 at the Bishop Noland Epicopal Day School in Lake Charles Louisiana before earning a Master's degree at Yale. I must admit that when I hit age forty I felt I was an expert, more or less. An opportunity presented itself at age 45 for me to study for at least 20 hours of instruction with a member if the faculty of the Hohschule fur Musik in Franckfurt who also served as Organist Titulaire at Saint Sulpice in Paris. Read More