Music Lessons in Ellendale, TN

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

He made it an enjoyable and fun experience for me and I desire to do the same for any student I get the privilege to teach. I love exploring the untapped potential in my students, celebrating with them when they understand a new concept or learn a new skill on their instrument. One of my favorite things is watching my students grow as musicians over the time I get to teach them. Read More

Instruments: Drums Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students, I usually customize the material at the start so it can be more understandable. Some instructor's booklets can be confusing, so I just want to explain is as simply as possible and that may vary from student to student (everyone is different). For more advanced students (on bass and guitar), I use Chris Kemp's Journey to Planet Guitar. It contains everything a musician needs to know, presented in an innovative, easy way. Read More

Instruments: Piano

While living in New York, Stephen has shared the stage with some of Jazz musics best and brightest including Gregory Porter, Esperanza Spaulding, Billy Kaye and Saul Rubin. In 2012, he released his first album, Songs in the Key of My Life for which he won the Rhythm of Gospel Award and was nominated in the first round of the Stellar Awards. In 2018 Stephen was voted Steinway and Sons 2018 Top Music Teacher of the Year by Amro Music Store. Read More

Instruments: Violin

My first experience with teaching was as a 15 year old counselor at a week long violin summer camp in Maine that my private teacher was running. It was a really fun summer of outdoor violin practice, board games, fishing, swimming, watching movies and cooking together. Since then, I have been teaching private lessons and also enjoyed 2 summers teaching at Interlochen. My students are active in the local community and we participate in most of the local opportunities such as All west, youth symphonies, and competitions. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Keyboard

I have been teaching young people and adults how to play musical instruments for over 20 years. Currently I conduct after school music programs at the University of Memphis Campus School, CTK Lutheran School in Memphis, and Incarnation Catholic School in Collierville. I also have performed with many local bands in a variety of music styles. I enjoy playing out and I try to instill this natural attraction to music making in all of my students. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I teach according to each students learning ability and I also love to challenge my students to help with their daily practice time. Depending on the level of advancement , we will determine the materials that is needed for each lesson. If its a beginner they will start on the basic learnings and fundamentals of music to help them better understand the lesson. Once the students progress to a certain level in their music I will then introduce more challenging exercises to prepare them for the next level. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

I am a lifelong musician who specializes in clarinet and saxophone playing. I have been a woodwind instructor since 2020, and I work with students of many different ages, from middle school to high school and beyond. I have played in almost every type of ensemble, from pit orchestras to jazz bands, and I have experience playing multiple styles in different venues. I have played many classic musicals and shows, and I have played and performed as a vocalist and instrumentalist in multiple states. Read More