Music Lessons in Canal Point, FL

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Synthesizer Recorder Mallet Percussion

I create lesson plans for students based off of their passions. If a younger child has never read music before, success is usually found in working with music that they are interested in. If a student is beginning to study improvisation a similar approach is used with styles of soloists that they are very familiar with. Learning must be fun and it must improve ones understanding of the subject at the same time if it is to be rewarding. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Cello Music

When I first start working with my voice students I like to learn where you are at, with any previous vocal training, what techniques you may or may not know, and where you are at musically with sight reading and theory. It is really important to have the fundamentals down in order to have a strong base to grow from and add musicality and stylization. For more advanced students I again like to meet you where you are and incorporate some of the techniques that I have that will help you grow to the next level and give you the ability to perform any kind of genre and style of music because you have strong core techniques. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone

My music experience dates back to playing in the Jazz band in grade school, where I learned the foundational knowledge all music students should have. At Suffolk College, I played saxophone, which lead to starting a rb band with some of my fellow musicians on campus. Traveling through the northeast, we played weddings, corporate functions, and clubs. The experience I gained throughout this time is invaluable and really brought my skill to the next level. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Harmonica Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Lute Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm an experienced and knowledgeable instructor focused on developing the student's ability to share music. I have a BA from St. Mary's College and have taught college level courses at Winston-Salem State University, Salem College and NC School of the Arts Community Program. Currently I play solo, in a duo and have four bands in different genres, Jazz, Blues Bluegrass and Praise. I have published 10 books with Mel Bay and have performed with many of the top guitarists in the world including Chet Atkins, Roy Clark, Doc Watson and Charlie Byrd. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Organ Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar

Anyone can learn to play music! I introduce the keyboard and mechanics of how an acoustic piano makes music. I show the student the musical alphabet and how that translates to written music, a line to a space is the next key up or down, skip a line or a space means you skip a key. One of the things that cause the most confusion is finding where the note is on the keyboard. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Cello

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. In 2015, I graduated from Bob Jones University with a Bachelor of Music degree in Cello Performance and graduated with a Master of Music degree in Cello Performance in 2017 from Bob Jones University. I enjoy teaching others because it challenges me to think outside the box and look at problems from other perspectives. I love seeing that "aha!" moment when a student understands a new technique. Read More