Music Lessons in Castalian Springs, TN

Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard

I am well versed in commercial and jazz styles on keyboard, and I have an array of performance experience. My breathtaking musical scores and thrilling arrangements can be applied to media or live performance. I teach private lessons with an expertly creative approach, training my students in all styles, integrating songwriting, composing, and music technology, and personalizing each lesson to the students interests and needs. In 2021, I graduated from Belmont University with a degree in Commercial Music (Composition and Arranging emphasis). Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar

I am a drummer, composer, bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, and educator based in Philadelphia. I am a graduate of the University of the Arts with a bachelor's degree in jazz instrumental performance. I have performed and recorded with various artists at different venues throughout Philadelphia and New York. I have experience playing a variety of musical styles: Jazz, Funk, Rock, Pop, Country, Musical Theater, Blues, etc. I have played notable music festivals and prominent music venues such as 2017 Monterey Jazz Festival, Pleasantville Music Festival, Brooklyn Bowl, The 55 Bar, World Cafe Live, The Iridium, and several others. Read More

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Keyboard

In 1987 I began teaching Piano in California in the Bay Area. I traveled to the students homes to give lessons. I truly enjoyed getting to know the students and families and of course to see the students enjoy learning the piano.. It made teaching extremely enjoyable. After teaching piano from (1987-1997) in California, I moved to Indiana, where my parents lived. I got a job at an extremely busy music store in Mishawaka/ South Bend Indiana. Read More

Instruments: Piano French Horn

Every student has their own notebook in order to keep track of strengths as well as weaknesses. I will meet with parents briefly about each students progress and what we hope to achieve in the coming lessons. For the busy teenagers and adults, I can provide pointers on how to practice more efficiently. Id like to make sure the students maintain their interest in learning and having fun playing the piano. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My teaching style is to be positive, energetic, and communicative throughout each lesson. I want every student to walk away from each lesson feeling good about their progress and feeling like they have learned a valuable tool to practice throughout the week. For me as a teacher, the ultimate reward is seeing a student feel proud of their accomplishments and gain confidence as a performer. I also want to encourage every student to take their talents beyond our lessons. Read More

Instruments: Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

Foundations for Superior Performance, Standards of Excellence, Essential Elements, and A Fresh Approach are great method books I start beginners-intermediate students on. They are also great reference materials to use for all ages and levels. Once we have developed the fundamentals, I start using harder material from professional musicians and solo material meant for performances. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Im a music lover who has enjoyed learning more about my passion since I was nine years old. When I was 16 I started singing competitions and my own band that played gigs up and down the East Coast! I went to Berklee Valencia for a semester where I studied Bossa Nova and Flamingo music. Ive won various singing competitions where you change a song thats well known to make it something for You. Read More