Music Lessons in Lakeland, FL

Instruments: Piano Voice Ukulele Keyboard

I've been teaching lessons for a number of years now, and am looking for new students in the Orlando area. I feel like a strong grasp of the basics of technique will help any student reach their goal. I am passionate about teaching music because I see how many people live their every day lives with such a huge amount of talent, and no one to guide them or encourage them. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Harmonica Ukulele Mandolin Acoustic Guitar

I am a multi-instrumentalist, having played piano (classical and pop/rock/blues and more) for 25 years, guitar and vocals for 17 years, and various other instruments including mandolin, banjo, blues and folk harmonica, bass guitar, 12-string guitar for over 10 years. I studied music and theory since age 5 all the way through the university level. I have taught professionally starting in 2014. I also compose songs, and love playing out. I love seeing students flourish and think in new ways. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I have taught music in two private elementary and jr high schools I have directed children, youth and children's choirs. I love seeing the eyes of students light up when they understand the concepts and when It gets into their hearts. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I am a unique teacher, I believe in allowing the student to create their idea of what a vocal coach looks and sounds like, yet only the student can put their effort into making each lesson a success! I can motivate the student into putting forth that effort. Choosing a song, style and performance based on where their comfort level is, working with that, and yet challenging them along the way to be open to trying new ideas. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Acoustic Guitar

My methods are based on what I have personally tried and proven to be beneficial. The three main methods I find to be extremely important are the Arban book, and the Clarke technical and characteristic studies. In addition, I've found equally important the Earl Irons long tone and flexibility exercises. I like to find out what the student is most interested in a tailor the practice regiment accordingly. Once we start to master the basics, we can move on to specific musical styles that the student wishes to pursue. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

Hello, and I'm so glad you stopped by! I'm a public school music teacher turned private clarinet studio teacher! I earned a Bachelor of Music Education from Stetson University. I taught music in public school for four years, then earned a Master of Music from the University of Florida. I've been teaching clarinet for almost seven years now, and my experiences teaching in public schools has really shaped who I am as a lesson teacher. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I received private piano instruction with Professor Linda Rodriguez and was graded before a jury whereI received an A formy efforts. I also received private piano instruction with Professor Kenneth Hanks of Hillsborough Community College.I received private vocal instruction at the University of Tampa with Dr. Yvonne Rene Dechance, Dawne Wisner Eubanksof Hillsborough Community College, and Margaret Lampasi of SUNY Adirondack in Upstate New York.In 2010I graduated SUNY Adirondack with an Associate of Artsin Liberal Arts Social Sciences with honors as an inductee of Phi Theta Kappa. Read More