Guitar Lessons in College Grove, TN

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

During my time at Belmont University, I taught music part time, as the other hours during the day were spent on class material, creating music of my own, as well as further developing methods by which to teach. Towards the end of college I took a break from teaching to focus on my career as an artist/songwriter. However, during 2021 I decided to start teaching again, which has reignited my passion for teaching and desire to spread music to others! Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I have been teaching Skype students for the last year. I'll teach whatever the student is eager to learn. We could cover anything from a song on the radio, to superimposition to flatpicking. I am at the mercy of the student. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Flute Clarinet

I like to spend the first lesson figuring out what the student knows so that I can formulate lesson plans that are relevant and chronological. Once a rapport is established, I introduce material that is both accessible and challenging and help the student work through the music. First we work on playing the right notes and rhythms, then we add musicality and expression. 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

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am enthusiastic and compassionate instructor with a desire to share my love of music. My musical background is rooted in the church and I have been playing since I was twelve years old. I graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2020 with a degree in contemporary writing and production. One of the highlights of my life has been travelling across Europe getting to share my gifts as a multi-instrumentalist, during my time in Europe I composed for Orchestras, conducted, ranged for shows, and performed. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginner students who are children I like to start by teaching them the songs that they like, because that keeps them focused on learning and engaged in the beginning. Then I go on to teach them the industry standards and classics that every guitar player needs to know to be effective. Finally I can move on to teaching theory and the reason why songs sound good in the first place all the while doing both Mel Bay and Hal Leonard lessons when applicable. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I started my professional music career in 1983 when I joined an all-girls band. After 3 years traveling and recording with the band I struck out on my own and did a one woman show for 17 years. In 1993 I moved to Branson, MO and performed in my own show on the Lake Queen Riverboat for five years. In 1997 I moved back to my hometown of Nashville, TN and focused on my private music teaching and songwriting. Read More