Piano Lessons Shelby County, AL

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

My entire life has been full of music. I have close family members on both my mother's and father's side that played music extensively through their lives. I began playing drums at the age of 10 and three years later picked up guitar. Since then, I learned to read music and taught myself how to play piano, banjo, mandolin, bass guitar, and a very small pinch of the violin. It is my intention to bring to light the joys and possibilities of learning music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Keyboard

For young beginning piano students, I typically start with Alfred's Basic Piano Library for the classical approach or my own Christian Music Piano Library for a Christian or Gospel music approach. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce a solo repertoire appropriate for their age and skill level. For an adult beginner, I try to find out exactly what the student wants to be able to do and then guide my instructions accordingly in order to keep lessons relevant to the end goal. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Recorder, Double Bass

I listen to students play in order to assess their level. I then formulate a strategy for improvement. I log all lessons into a database so that students can reflect backand gauge progress. This approach ensures that both student and instructor are accountable with the tasks assigned. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Music, Classical Guitar

My passion for teaching stringed instruments has brought me to work with students from the ages of 6 to 23 during my college career. I have also spent many semesters tutoring Music Theory to my peers. I work to create a supportive environment for my students that help them to grow as musicians technically and expressively. I encourage practicing for all my students, assigning practicing requirements that will challenge students but I know are accomplishable in the week between lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Organ, Keyboard

I am an active church musician, accompanist, and piano teacher in the Huntsville/Decatur area of North Alabama. I love working with kids; tutoring math and reading; arranging and composing church music; as well as teaching classical piano, classical voice, sacred music, and hymn improvisation. I am currently working towards my bachelor's degree in Church Music, Piano, from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. I have in the past, studied piano, with Mr. Read More