Voice Lessons Shelby County, TN

Instruments: Piano, Voice

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music and be successful! I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. I try and be an encouraging teacher while also providing constructive criticism so my studnet always feel like theyre growing in a safe environment. Read More

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

The first question I will as a new student is "Why are you wanting to learn this instrument?" The answers vary from "I just want to play in a band" to "I would like to know more about music theory." Once we dive into why the student is interested in learning their instrument, I begin tailoring each lesson to his or her desired outcome. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for my students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

I began teaching private tutoring sessions to underclassmen while I was studying songwriting at Berklee College of Music. I tutored my friends in ear training, harmony, and performance/audition technique. I found the process came quite naturally to me because I brought the knowledge I had of teaching piano and voice to children in high school to the table. It is so gratifying to see the look on a student's face when they start to comprehend what it is you're teaching them! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Organ, Synthesizer, Keyboard

THEORY - how is music put together. b. SCALES - From the scales and chords come the harmony, rhythm, and melodies. Than writing songs, improvising, and appreciating the different types of musical tastes occur. c. A GOOD REPERTOIRE - than you can expand to gospel, contemporary, jazz, country, or blue grass. d. EXERCISES - just like an athlete; your fingers need the work, the flexibility, and the control. e. CREATE - what styles of music are you interested, can you write a melody as a 7 year old, can you create chords for a melody line, could you transpose? Read More

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

My teaching philosophy is that students blossom at their own pace. Some concepts might be more difficult for some to grasp than others. Students may excel in some areas and struggle in others. I teach sustainable and kind methods of practice and learning. I believe that a teachers true job is to teach a student how to practice. I encourage short and long term goal-setting. I believe that what keeps any musician coming back to the woodshed is enthusiasm. Read More