Music Lessons in Maylene, AL

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

For younger students who are children, I usually start with Faber Piano Adventures. Once the student has worked in fundamentals and get a better understanding of the instrument, I will begin introducing solo repertoire appropriate for his or her level. I also like to working on scales and sight reading with my students, I spend some time at the beginning of the lesson helping them get a solid grasp on these two elements. Read More

Instruments: Voice Trumpet Drums Music Keyboard

I have been working out of my record studio since 2013 but I have been recording since 2004. I have also served as the assistant band director at midfield high. Giving rudimentary lessons to the drummers and working on the theory and range with the upper brass was one of the many jobs that I was assigned to as assistant director. I have worked with middle school high school colleges and clients who just wanted to record or get better. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Music Classical Guitar

I am a passionate music educator from Alabama. I am currently student teaching in order to graduate from the University of North Alabama with my Bachelors in Music Education and obtain my teaching certificate. I have played violin for more than 10 years and viola for over 5. I currently perform with the Shoals Symphony Orchestra and have played notable concerts such as movie series for Home Alone and Pirates of the Caribbean 2. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Keyboard

I don't believe there is nothing is better than having a student who has achieved a goal. So it is so important for me that my student progress at a rate that is fun, yet challenging. I believe goals should be realistic and tangible. We should discuss plans together on what kind of player they want to be. Then I tailor their lessons to them. I follow seven principles in my lessons. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

My approach to teaching music is essentially a synthesis of my formal music education and a distillation of what I have learned from my experiences gigging. While a fluency with music notation is a great benefit and a necessity for some styles, a bassist will not work without the ability to make the music feel good. This feel can only be achieved through developing one's sensitivities to pitch and time. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For all of my beginning students, I use the method book Piano Safari because it teaches them reading music, playing music by rote, and technique all in one. There is a child version and an older beginner version. For students who are not beginners, I find them solo pieces that are suitable for them that they enjoy so that their playing will progress. For each lesson, I take the time to make a lesson plan. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students, I typically start with the basic essentials needed to get a feel for the instrument, and to read music. Then once they have that accomplished, we move straight on to learning their favorite songs as this is when the most progress can be gained. Once the student has grasped these fundamentals, We can move on to the more creative side of things by moving into Theory and Songwriting. Read More