Music Lessons in Buckeye Lake, OH

Instruments: Voice Flute Recorder Piccolo

My lessons focus on trouble areas identified during the initial lesson. I would develop a plan of attack setting realistic goals that are both measureable, realistic and obtainable to achieve. A usual model lesson would consist of the following segments: 1. Intonation - I would spend about 5-10 minutes in this area training the student to properly find the center of pitch and listen for an adaptive center of pitch. Most flautists aren't playing in a symphony and will be exposed to an ever changing center of pitch.  2. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion

Seeing a student progress week by week and really come into their own is why I do this. I want the students to not only know how to play grooves, fills, songs, etc... I want them to actually build on the foundation they have and create new Revenues to expand on. Creativity is a big focus but you have to know the basics to really pull out all the cool tricks of the trade. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

Each individual learns at his/her own pace in his/her own way. Getting to know my students with a free consultation helps me get an appropriate lesson plan together. Once started, I am always thinking about how to fine-tune things as we go. I like to cover a variety of material during our practices, but make sure to send you home with your own folder of print-outs for personal reference. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

I usually start with Hal Leonard's Guitar Method Book 1 to get most students learning to read music. As we progress I begin to incorporate other materials and customize everyone's lesson to tailor to their distinct interests. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I determined that when i would finally get off the road, buy a house, and raise children, the i would afford other young people the type of musical understanding that i was given, outside of the school/conservatory environment. And thats what i do. As a result, many students of mine have been given scholarships and grants equal to, or exceeding the cost of their education at such esteemed places as Juilliard, Berkeley School of Music, Peabody Conservatory , Capital University, Cincinnati Conservatory, andthe University of the US Virgin Islands. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Organ Euphonium

I am a personable teacher who enjoys developing positive relationships with my students. I employ humor and positive reinforcement to motivate students. I enjoy working with students at all stages of musical development. I've been able to create performance situations for myself and my students, much as my teachers did for me. I strive for a lesson environment which is enjoyable for the student, thus helping to motivate practice and a desire to improve. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Music Acoustic Guitar

I am a dedicated and passionate instructor and have spent over fifteen years refining my teaching style in order to deliver a comprehensive learning experience. In 2008, I graduated from New School University in New York City with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in jazz performance with the double bass as my primary instrument. I spent ten years in New York, playing in the NYC jazz, hip hop, RB and indie rock scenes and pursued classical studies with Mark Helias. Read More