Music Lessons in Clarkston, GA

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Over 25 years of experience writing, recording and performing original music. I play guitar, bass, drums and keyboards. I was a percussive member of the Bands of America 1997 Finalist Lassiter Marching Band. Member of many bands, including local touring act Ribbit (2005-2010). But mainly music has been a form of therapy for me. The act of creation I find to be one of the most healing hobbies available, and it is my goal to aid others in finding their inner artist! Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Euphonium

I'm a motivated instructor who wants to keep the arts alive by feeding our youth. Music is the greatest language to learn and I strive to give kids a genuinely fun approach to learning music. I'm from New Orleans, La. so playing in the local brass bands truly sparked my interest in the limitless heights the trumpet could take me. I've traveled all over the country to about 30-35 states playing my horn as lead/principle player in various marching, concert, jazz and corporate bands. Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola

While teaching I emphasize relaxation. Our goal is to achieve the best results with the least amount of effort. This emphasis also prevents injuries, and I've found it always improves the speed at which we learn. My teaching style is always relaxed. Gradually, as the student advances I learn how much I should expect from them and gently push them to expecting more from themselves over time. I am certainly more hard on students aiming to become professionals and play their instrument as a profession than I am on those seeking just to enjoy it as a hobby, but all of these students eventually can play the highest level of music, at their own pace. Read More

Instruments: Piano

It is important for me, as a piano instructor, to understand what purposes each student would like to achieve. Although striving for excellence is my personal goal and is what I would like my students to have, not every student takes piano lessons for the same purpose. Some students take piano lessons simply because they just enjoying the therapeutic quality of playing the piano. I am totally respecting that. Having said that, my approach and method of teaching varies, according to the needs of the students. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

American Musical Ambassador -European Tour -July -2003 Kingsway International -Beijing, China -Salute to 2008 Olympics June-2008 Eric Roberson band member-2007 President Church Youth Ministry -1999 Youth Gospel Choir (Victorious Praise Singers II) -1999 -2003 Share Food Community Distribution, Jan -March, 1999 Outreach Ministry Block Party, August, 1999,2000 American Musical Ambassador -European Tour -July -2003 Evening of Jazz Dance, January, 200 I -2003 AATDTG (All About The Drama Theatre Group) Host band @ Indulj, Washington D.C Ronnette Harrison (gospel artist) band-member Blues Alley guest artist Lahla-Hadiya Jazz Neo-soul recording artist Twin Jazz in Washington D.C.- Lahla Hadiya RBMA presents The Mind of Mannie Fresh 9:30club Washington, D.C. Read More

Instruments: Violin

My teaching experience began in my late high school days in 2018. After graduating college, I was excited for the opportunity to work with more students and give them my undivided attention. I currently teach students of all ages, and different playing levels. I love that I can teach music to a diverse collective of students and that each student has their own strengths. I love to emphasize those strengths to encourage them when playing the violin can feel difficult. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet Drums Tuba

I love seeing students realize their own progress. I always like to start with recording a first attempt and then recording it again once it has been mastered so they can see their progress. I focus on positive reinforcement teaching. It is very easy, especially for a new student, to get bogged down in not making progress fast enough so I like to make sure they see all the steps they're taking and also know where it will lead them. Read More