Music Lessons in Cottontown, TN

Instruments: Violin Bass Guitar

I hope to help my students build their confidence through music in a fashion that it can translate to their everyday lives. In pursuing this goal I often try to be very supportive of my students and practice positive affirmation during lessons. I also try to be very patient with my students so that they are able to succeed in an environment that doesn't put to much pressure on them. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

I am a dedicated clarinetists and private instructor, and I love being able to teach people of all ages and skill levels. I am a Sophomore Music Industry major at Middle Tennessee State University. One of my biggest enjoyments of the clarinet is solo repertoire, and I've participated extensively in competitions all over. I've also enjoyed playing in a variety of youth and collegiate orchestras, and find that orchestra is one more thing I am passionate about. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone Synthesizer Keyboard

My teaching experience dates back to when I was 16 years old and started teaching students from the church that I played piano at. I've been teaching full time since I was 25 years old, and I love teaching. I believe students progress faster when they are learning to play their favorite songs, and are having fun with learning to play the piano. I also encourage students to learn to improvise and compose their own music by teaching them composition, harmony, rhythm, and practicing to backing tracks. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele

As I continue to develop as an educator, my focus has moved towards a more student-centered learning process. Students learn musically in all different ways including visual, kinesthetic, aural, and oral modalities. It is up to the teacher to figure out in which ways a particular student learns best. In some cases, a method book such as the Bastien Method may be best and for others, a more free style of learning may work better. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I'm a music lover and love to spread the musical knowledge to others. I graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2007 with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education where I primarily studied the Clarinet. My very first instrument I played was the Piano, and I started at the age of 8. I primarily perform in church now. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Music

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. In 2005 I graduated from The Players School of Music. Performing with my favorite musicians and releasing my own music has been some of the greater experiences of my life as a musician, and I've had the opportunity to play with my biggest influences and call them my colleagues. My hope is that the students I have will be able to have the same type of experiences by applying the tools I give them in their lessons. Read More