Guitar Lessons in Norene, TN

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

As previously mentioned, my teaching style first and foremost revolves around finding exactly what the student wants to learn and develop. As he or she progresses, I will set attainable goals along the way for the student to reach and therefore understand that learning any instrument is attainable through practice. I have found that one of the most important things is that my students do not lose motivation and their passion for music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My career as a teacher began 14 years ago, at the age of 14, giving guitar lessons to my friends and classmates around town. Since then I have continued to teach guitar, music theory, and ear-training to beginning and intermediate musicians of all ages and backgrounds. Emphasizing the direct correlation between consistent practice and gradual, sustained improvement is an integral part of my personal teaching method; one of the most rewarding moments of teaching and learning music, for both student and teacher, is when a student sees and internalizes the progress they've made as a result of the work they've put in. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Mandolin

Watching a student discover a passion for music is one of the most rewarding experiences I know. Therefore, it is important that the lessons be tailored to match each student's learning style and musical identity. I do this by setting goals that are realistic for each student's pace and finding out where each student's musical inspiration lies. While the fundamentals must be learned by all students, this inspiration will determine what areas of music will be most rewarding to them. 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 Drums Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar

I think it is important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. Everyone learns differently and everyone has different interests and goals. My goal as a teacher is to try and cater to the student's interests. My mission is to give you the tools and knowledge to be able to play the music want to learn and be able to give the instruction to be able to be creative on your instrument. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

To me, the most important part of music is listening. For my beginners, what chord is happening is this song? How do I play that chord? How do I remember all the chords to this song? I will encourage my more advanced students to listen to the masters, as well as their own playing. What is the master player doing in this recording? How can the student apply that same concept in their own playing? Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Double Bass

My teaching methods for all instruments are to start with the basics and slowly build the foundation of a good, overall musician. For piano, I begin with Faber Piano Adventuresand Beginning Piano for Adultsby Bastien Bastien. With vocal instruction, I prefer to begin with vocal excrsises to strengthen the voice. Once the student is ready, we will move into repertoire like the first and second book of solos (for any range) by G. Read More