Music Lessons in Grafton, OH

Instruments: Violin Viola

I started teaching private lessons when I was in high school and continued throughout my time in college and beyond. I have taught beginners of all ages as well as more advanced students, and have led group classes. I bring all my love for music to the lesson, and practice empathy and kindness with my students. I encourage regular, healthy practice and celebrate student accomplishments. I encourage my students to audition, attend competitions, and perform in recitals. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet French Horn

I began teaching private French horn students in 2011, and I have been teaching music in various ways since then. I have been both a general music and a band teacher, working with students in Preschool through Eighth Grade. With my private students I emphasize regular practice as the best way to improve and keep having fun with an instrument. I also seek out opportunities for my students to perform and attend concerts that may widen their musical horizons. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

I teach a combination of Rote and verbal, conveying my ideas while playing as an example. I realized my passion for music when I was teaching forty clarinetists during a band camp. They caught on to my personality and knew I wanted the best for them. This ultimately drove them to be better musicians. In a perfect world, I would rather teach the rest of my life without being paid and be able to support myself but unfortunately that is not how the world works. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My approach to lessons differs significantly from student to student. After initial skills and/or vocal health assessments, I choose repertoire and books for them based upon their abilities, age, and musical interests. While I think that vocalises and technical exercises are important to the learning process, I believe it is essential for students to be singing and playing music that they are passionate about at all times. In this way, they can learn to love the process of improving. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I love music!! I began playing the guitar at age 9 in South Florida and never looked back! My first band (The Independence) was in third grade and I have been in numerous bands since then ranging from rock and blues to Country. I listen to and play a variety of styles of music ranging from Country, Blues, Pop, Rock, Progressive Rock and Jazz! I love it all ! ! I studied privately with Jazz guitarist, Paul Farkas for over 7 years as well as Vince Bredice at Miami Dade College in South Florida... Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

My style of lesson is like water.. No two students are alike. I must first test a beginner to see if they're tone deaf.. An advanced student is tested for any limitations or handicaps. Any good coach would study the student for any weakness, and formulate a viable plan to bridge the gap again to take them further faster.. Example: I have an 11 year old student that reads the pink panther very well, but has no clue what key he's in, or how to transpose etc. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I am a very relaxed and efficient teacher. I like to be prepared for each lesson with material that will enhance my students playing at a fast pace. My entire goal as an instructor is to personalize each lesson so that each student can quickly and efficiently learn what they want on there own terms. Read More