Music Lessons in Fairlie Poplar, GA

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

It my job to meet the student where he/she from skill set standpoint and interest level.  Then I build the skills accordingly.  Once I begin to intervene with my students,I make the lessons approachable, so that the students feel comfortable, confident and challenged at the same time.  I am gentle, however, my expectations are high, even for my lowest student.  It is my belief is that as long as there is a desire for excellence, I will help you to the top!  If a student is willing to grow, then I am willing to show them the road map to meeting his/her fullest potential! Read More

Instruments: Piano

The method I begin with depends on what the student responds to best.  I first try to show them how enjoyable music is and how they can share it with family members and friends,including popular and holiday music and songs they may sing at church. Some students even like simplified jazz. I start holiday music in October and enjoy knowing how much their parents enjoy hearing and singing it. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

Students are not the same therefore each method is different. The introductory lesson is used to get to know the student and what it is that they need and a program or methodolgy is designed based on that student's needs. For singers, it’s difficult to sing without acting, even if it is as yourself. One method I use is to teach acting and singing together. The art of performance is necessary. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My style of teaching revolves around a solid foundation in technique and proper ways to practice. This is the hardest part about having music lessons, because its all about muscle memory. I advise learning the basics before jumping straight into learning pieces. It's very important to play the right way, and more importantly, practice the right way. Another thing that I teach is that failure is not bad in itself, but its only part of the process that lets a student know what to work on. Read More

Instruments: Flute Recorder Piccolo

As a lifelong band kid, I have a passion for sharing music with anyone who is willing to learn. In May 2017, I graduated from Mercer University with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education. I experienced teaching all levels (K-12) during my time at Mercer; however, I completed my student teaching as a general music teacher at Porter Elementary School. Because of this, I am not only qualified to teach flute and piccolo, but recorder, as well! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Banjo Mandolin

I love to teach. I studied in Physics, Astronomy, Engineering, and Mathematics, but music and teaching have always been in my life, teaching students throughout high school and college at UGA as a second job. I took trips to Mexico over the summers from 2002-2005 playing music for children and students in between manual labor mission work. My music performance experience ranges from large outdoor venues in front of a large crowd to sitting and recording acoustic and electric lead tracks in a studio. Read More