Voice Lessons Birmingham County, AL

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style includes positive reinforcement, making and achieving small measurable goals that lead to big measurable goals, and teaching and instilling correct daily practice methods. I encourage each student to do their best each day and push through the difficult places. When something is too difficult for a student, I break it down into smaller, more understandable pieces, or change tactics to a different subject or piece. I use many resources and try to differentiate activities to keep students engaged and learning. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

When teaching beginners (especially kids/teens), I think back to how I learned the alto sax. So in terms of teaching saxophone, I teach from Bruce Pearson's Standard Of Excellence Volume 1! When giving a lesson, I start out by asking basic questions about what drives the student to succeed. I make a plan of action for them to achieve the goals! First starting on rudiments, then progressing to full length songs! Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar

I started teaching guitar in 1975 as I was already a performer who could read music, sing, and play by ear, which is invaluable as a band member. As a guitarist/singer I performed solo as well as playing bass in a soul band, then a country-rock band and eventually performing and recording four albums with an original band. We had radio play on local/regional stations and I received royalties as a BMI songwriter. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I love to help my students create their own passion, love, and connection to music. If a student is really passionate and connected to what they are doing, they will be more inclined to practice on their own time, develop their skill, and be a successful musician. Much of this passion comes from understanding the students goals and working to get their together. Each student is unique in how they learn and in what they are striving for. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Classical Guitar

For beginning students, whether instrumentalists or vocalists, I focus first on establishing strong fundamentals. I often use structured, proven method books such as Hal Leonards Essential Elements, along with age appropriate warmups, technique builders, and simple ensemble pieces to build confidence and foundational skills. As students progress, I introduce solo and ensemble repertoire that matches their level and prepares them for their first performance opportunities. For intermediate and advanced students, I customize lessons based on their goals, instrument, and musical interests. Read More