Music Lessons in Cordova, TN

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba

My teaching experience began in high school when I first began teaching private lessons. I have taught dozens of students individually in the last decade. I have taught college music appreciation classes, high school and middle band as well as elementary music. My time in an elementary classroom has taught me patience as an educator and I apply that patience and meticulous attention to detail into my private studio. I am able to adapt my teaching style to meet the needs of my students as I have taught All-State caliber high school students as well as kindergarteners. Read More

Instruments: Piano

There is additional research suggesting that improvisation stimulates the brain in ways that promote resilience, responsiveness, creativity, innovation, my teaching is very important because current research in both education and youth development indicates the strong correlation between music education and the development of strong academic and social/emotional learning outcomes among youth. The results are in: music in general and ensemble training in particular nurture strong social and emotional learning skills, e.g., collaboration, critical thinking, self- discipline, and self-efficacy. Read More

Instruments: Violin

I teach the with Suzuki method. The Suzuki Method focuses on the Mother Tongue Method and was created by Dr. Sinichi Suzuki. He, and I, believe that every child is able to play music beautifully. The method emphasizes listening and parental involvement. I look to find the balance between challenge and enjoyment for each student. I enjoy working closely with the main violin parent and getting to know my students through our time together with the violin. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been playing guitar, bass, and piano for 11 years now. I have extensive experience performing jazz, blues, and rock guitar. I am also very experienced in mixing, mastering, and recording techniques. I have a degree in music (jazz) theory and audio engineering and I am very excited to share my talents and knowledge with perspective students! I specialize in the music of American blues, jazz, and rock and roll through the ages. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

I started teaching lessons during my final years of my undergraduate degree. Throughout the years, I have maintained a studio in each city. During my master's degree at University of Louisiana, I was a teacher of record for a woodwind technique course, which focused on scales and supplementary lessons to the student's lesson with the flute professor. At the University of Memphis, I taught supplementary lessons as well as music theory courses. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet

From the start of my career, I have been teaching private lessons since I was a senior in High school. I then further my teaching abilities once I graduated from college and start to teach in the classroom in 2011 in Memphis TN. I have been teaching consistently since 2011. I'm currently a woodwind instructor at three schools here in Memphis Tn. I really enjoy working with various of students because each student has a different goal and purpose they will like to accomplish. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Harmonica

Growing up in Memphis, I began playing the piano at age 6. After moving to bass guitar a few years later, I finally picked up my brother's acoustic guitar and never looked back. At Vanderbilt University, I studied music and English and began gigging professionally in Nashville while still finishing my degree. I've worked as a singer/songwriter, touring artist and session musician in both Nashville and New York City. I'm proud to call Memphis home again when I'm not on tour. Read More