Music Lessons in California, OH

Instruments: Drums

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students who love music and want to become better at their craft. I attended CCM at The University of Cincinnati where I study E-Media with a focus in music production. While in school I took countless classes in performance and study drums even further. Learning to play drums from a church background has helped me tremendously, I've had the opportunity to travel the world playing for some of the worlds best christian and gospel artists. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I supply all of the materials for my students. For beginners, I ask that they choose 5 songs they really want to learn to play. Through those songs, I can introduce many technical and musical concepts. It is very important that this is a positive musical experience. For other skill levels, I assess their skill level and proceed accordingly to help them achieve their musical goals, working with technique and musicality to create a great player. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I care about impacting the city of Cincinnati through music. I grew up in Florence Kentucky and have had amazing opportunities to travel internationally and perform thanks to music. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and experiences with my students. I am a very active professional singing with the Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Vocal Arts Ensemble, Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, and North American New Opera Workshop. I love the balance of a busy teaching and performace schdule! Read More

Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard

The goal of my teaching is to develop a lifelong enjoyment of music through the mastery of graduated levels of skills and improvisation, while placing a high priority on a one-to-one relationship that promotes fun, success and high self-esteem. I want to help as much as possible in your sons and daughters (or yours) musical development. Sometimes just a new song will provide a lift - there are so many possibilities. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I believe that fundamentals, as outlined above, are crucial to master for a student to truly understand their instrument. When a solid foundation has been established, it is much easier to approach those more complicated concepts. It then allows everything that a student do to become easier and truly move forward in their learning at an accelerated pace. For example, it will be easier to play a chromatically technical excerpt in a band audition when the student already knows how to play a full range chromatic scale. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Euphonium

Regardless of the level of musician, basic fundamentals are extremely important to a brass musician. In fundamental studies, we will learn lip slurs, tonguing exercises, efficient breathing, excellent buzzing technique, etc. We will achieve maximum proficiency in basic fundamentals by using method books (according to skill level) , such as Remington, Schlossberg, Arban's, ect., and personally curated exercises designed for the individual. In addition to fundamental practice, we will practice applying the skills learned in the fundamental practice with etudes, melodic etudes, and solos. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

My teaching experience began in my undergraduate days at Morehead State University. While teaching private lessons to students across Kentucky I also was a music theory tutor for my peers at Morehead. I have experience teaching students at all levels, from beginner to advanced levels. My theory and private lesson students always gained much improvement, and some of my advanced students even entered all state bands and competitions. No matter if a student is considering a career in music or just considers music a fun hobby and wants to improve, there’s always so much to learn! Read More