Music Lessons in Madison, TN

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

For beginners, I will start out teaching them the fret board from one end to the other and basic chords. Once the student is up to speed on chord changing and fretboard knowledge, I will begin teaching them easy songs. With students in their mid-teens and up, I will ask them what their interests are and teach them accordingly to meet their goals. As far as method books, I will use Alfred Methods and methods I learned from my past teachers. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Electric Violin

For my beginning students, I typically start with either Essential Elements 2000 for strings or Sound Innovations. Both books give younger students a grasp on the fundamentals of technique. As they grow I then introduce solo repertoire by using the Suzuki Books but also like to add a fiddle book. Sometimes students gradually go either to fiddle or to classical. I try and encourage what they are more comfortable with. For adults, I try to find out what genre of music they enjoy and try to gauge their ability level with a couple playing evaluations. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I've been playing guitar since I was 10 years old and had the pleasure of many great musical experiences along the way. I've performed countless amounts of shows around the nation and credit my on the job experience as equally important to my musical education. I encourage all of my students to perform as soon as they are ready and hope to motivate them to share their talents with the world. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone Synthesizer Keyboard

There is a secret to becoming a great player, and that is to never stop taking lessons and playing music. Most people that you think are amazingly talented has practiced 10,000 hours on their instruments or more. I started lessons on piano and saxophone when I was 9 yeas old and took lessons until I graduated high school. I continued studying music formally in college and on my own. It's a lifelong journey. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Music Acoustic Guitar

Though I adapt my approach and conversation techniques for all of my students, my underlying philosophy is the same for every student Ive ever taught. The philosophy is that progress is what were striving for, not perfection. I assess the skill and technical abilities and grow from that point. Moving forward is the goal, as a person, student, musician, and even my ability as a teacher. I also learn from my students which pushes me towards progress as well. Read More

Instruments: Violin Banjo Fiddle

My teaching style is relaxed, but determined. I want lessons to be fun and inspirational rather than scary and demoralizing. You should look forward to your lesson each week and come away from it feeling inspired to work harder and check out some great recordings. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Im a passionate and driven performer, writer and teacher who loves working with students to bring their unique potential to fruition. In 2017, I graduated from Belmont University with a degree in Vocal Performance. My senior year at Belmont, I was selected as one of four finalists in Belmonts Commercial Showcase. Performing all over the country have been the hilights of my career thus far. I have been honored to play in famed Dolby Theater in Los Angeles and as the guitarist-in-residence at the world-famous Grand Hotel, as well as with national touring acts Madame Gandhi and Thelma and the Sleaze. Read More