Music Lessons in Bent Mountain, VA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Music

I am a state-certified educator. I have private lesson experience, teaching students ages 5 to 45. My primary instrument is voice, and I love to help singers find their confidence through vocal technique and calming excercises. As well as teaching vocal technique, I love to help very young learners began to understand the world of music through aural language building. In addition to voice, I have private teaching experience in beginner piano. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Recorder Keyboard

When teaching, I learn about my student's interests and go with the direction of what they are passionate about in order to make the lessons enjoyable. I use classical and modern music in order to motivate my student to practice and continue to learn. If a student isn't having fun in their lessons, then I am not doing my job! I am always looking to bring on new students of all ages! Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

I believe music lessons of any form should be all about what the student wants to accomplish, rather than a strict curriculum. Of course, there is a proper place for describing technique, scales, etc, but once a basic understanding is achieved I like to delve into a students specific passion. This may be music theory, composition, a specific style, a specific bass technique, or something entirely different. When the student is truly interested and truly wants to learn the subject matter, rather than perhaps running a repetitive drill, I find the student advances much faster. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

For beginner students or children, I typically start with bastien piano basic books and work our way through the books and fundamentals of music. Once they are ready, I will begin to introduce music they are more interested in and prepare for recitals or performance. For adults, I tend to gauge their interest levels and see what they want to accomplish through their lessons. Their learning is a little more dependent upon what they want to learn and accomplish in their time with me. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn

I typically use Steve Hedrick's Band Fundamentals book with beginners. If a student is currently enrolled in a band program, I am comfortable using whichever method book their teachers has selected. I gradually begin to introduce solo repertoire and creative activities such as composition and improvisation. With more advanced students, I will typically use a "cornerstone" book from the literature pertaining to their instrument. For example, trumpet players will use the Arban's book and trombone players will use the Bordogni book. Read More