Music Lessons in East Atlanta, GA

Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer Recorder

I have been using the Alfred Method Books for my beginning piano students, as they provide a well-rounded program incorporating theory, technique and performance. pieces.  Intermediate students should, in my opinion, begin to choose the music they want to work on.  I like my students to learn how to read music as well as play by ear, how to practice and how to incorporate theory into performance. Most of all, I want all my students to deeply feel the joy of music making, and discover the vast universe of music that we all can share and enjoy. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I've been playing music my whole life. My father is my biggest inspiration. I started my training at Peabody when I was 5 years old in their music exploratory program. Next I studied cello for many years. When I was a teenager about 13 I started trying to hold my cello sideways and that's hone my father bought me an electric bass. In the NAVY I picked up the guitar and I've been professionally playing for over 25 years. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Trumpet Trombone Bass Guitar Euphonium Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began playing in the seventh grade, and was all-state by the tenth grade. My Bachelor's of Music Ed, and my Master's of Music in Performance are from LSU-Monroe where I was principle in both band and orchestra, and lead trombone in the jazz ensemble. I have taught band in both public and private schools, and have served as Music Director in two churches. I have approximately 30 years experience teaching privately. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

To further support student growth and confidence, I encourage participation in recitals, competitions, and other performance opportunities when appropriate. These experiences help students set goals, develop focus, and learn how to prepare for performances. In addition, I place a strong emphasis on creativity by encouraging students to experiment with composing their own original material. Writing music allows students to take ownership of their learning and express themselves in a personal way, reinforcing the idea that music is not just something to reproduce, but something to create. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass

I have a love for teaching as well as for learning, and am always sudying something new. I have experience performing in a range of styles, from classical to jazz to rock and pop to bluegrass. After graduating from Reinhardt University, I took contracts on cruise ships, playing electric bass in show bands and orchestras on Carnival and Princess cruise lines; this gave me the chance to see much of the world, as well as the opportunity to perform challenging music nightly. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

When I graduated I went to Goshen College to study Piano pedagogy, I quickly switched my major to teaching and shortly into the semester I was offered a job as a head music director for a youth program at a local church in Mishawaka, IN where I worked on staff for eight years, training hundreds of young people to play music and sing, many of which are now professional musicians. Read More