Music Lessons in Forestville, MD

Instruments: Voice Flute

Ive been teaching privately since fall of 2017, and have taught at a private music school since January 2018. In my two years of teaching, Ive learned the best way to encourage consistent practice is to set realistic short term and long term goals: Finding and pursuing performance opportunities, auditioning for summer camps, preparing a performance for your family, etc. When there is an end goal, we can more clearly plan out what things to focus on in lessons. Read More

Instruments: Drums

My approach to teaching starts with the rudiments. Every Student of mine has to have a good grasp on what stickings are avalible to them. Following the studies of rudiments, i will teach them about note values and reading music notation. Once they have a fair understanding of the fundamentals, i will then begin to assign homework where they can read whole peices of music and scores. Read More

Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion

Fun, music is a great therapy and great aid in developing a lifetime of great experiences. I try to keep things simple, yet effective. Each student requires an individual approach. A lesson book will be maintained in order to keep track of progress and review of previous assignments. Read More

Instruments: Piano Clarinet

I am a passionate and determined instructor who loves music and its culture. I believe Music builds character and self esteem. It creates Magic like no other! I love sharing my love for music and I love it even more while connecting with the youth. I have been playing piano for 19 years. I also have been playing the Clarinet for 16 years. I graduated from Virginia State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with a a concentration of Clarinet. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin

I am a pianist, musician and artist with over eighteen years of experience. My main passion lies in the collaborative arts, and I greatly enjoy accompanying and coaching vocalists and instrumentals from all ages. I have a versatile career in teaching and coaching multiple genres of music, including pop, rock, classical, blues, showtunes, music theater and jazz. I have performed as a soloist and collaborative artist in The United States and Europe. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More