Music Lessons in Hendersonville, TN

Instruments: Piano Voice

In 2013, I graduated from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor of Music degree in songwriting. I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to perform at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls alongside Grammy award recipients on several occasions. When I was fourteen, I performed solo at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. While I was in college, I had the opportunity to share my voice at Symphony Hall, Fenway Park, and Berklee Performance Center. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola

I want all of my students to enjoy playing their instruments and develop a deep love for music. I help my students set realistic and achievable goals both short term and long term. It is also important that students are aware of the progress that is made, no matter how big or small! Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I began playing drums in the school band in 1987 at the age of 10 in the Pittsburgh, PA area. I took a strong interest in music throughout school and played in the marching band and concert band through to graduation. I played in a rock band with my brother until 1997. I majored in classical performance in college and eventually obtained a master's degree in that field by the age of 24. I performed in various symphony orchestras for more than a decade. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

It is important that every student learns and improves at their own pace because everyone learns differently. So I break down songs and theory in to increments so that they can be more easily digested over time. I find that this method of learning is extremely helpful in the retention of the knowledge the student learns. Also not all students are interested in learning the same things so I think it is very important to find out what the student wants to learn and gain from playing music and what their expectations for themselves are. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

I'm a blessed man who has a talent I don't deserve, and I adore sharing with others. My recent acceptance as an Artist Endorser for Soultone Cymbals, is an honor indeed! I love Drum Workshop drums and hardware. I'm fortunate enough to share my skills with a band called Well-Known Strangers, and volunteer on the Great Lakes Church music team,. My studio is located in my residence. We will focus our time on your wishes since it's your skills we are developing. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

Before moving to Nashville, Tennessee in 2010, I had taught trumpet lessons for 3 years for many different students. What I found during that time is that every child is different, every child has struggles in one area of music or another and that making progress involves practice and enjoying lesson times. I encourage students to work with the SmartMusic software and seek out music they enjoy to help them stay motivated. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Harp Music Keyboard

I love working with students of all ages! In 2018, I received my Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy from Charleston Southern University and have been teaching ever since. I grew up traveling with my older siblings who are all musicians, and we would perform all over for concerts, weddings, social events, churches, and more. As a musician of 23 years, I have loved seeing how music brings people together and am excited to instill a passion for music into the students that I teach, as well as my own children. Read More