Music Lessons in Middleburg, FL

Instruments: Piano Voice Recorder Music Keyboard

Hi! My name is Megan, and I have a Master of Music degree in Voice Performance and Choral Conducting from Andrews University. Before that, I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Voice Performance from Southern Adventist University. Performing has been a joy of mine, and I've had the opportunity to perform with some amazing groups, such as Andrews University Singers and Southern Adventist University's I Cantori. Most recently, I had the privilege of presenting Gustav Mahler's "Kindertotenlieder" song cycle at the Howard Performing Arts Center in Berrien Springs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

I am very motivated person and so passionate about music. I hold one bachelors and two masters degrees from the Republic of Georgia, Finland and USA. Currently I am pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Florida. Besides my academic background, I have gotten many chances to play with amazing musicians and ensembles all over the world, like Finnish Baroque Orchestra, Juilliard Students Baroque Orchestra, Sakari Oramo, Minna Kangas. Read More

Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion

I believe that every student is different and it is important for the teacher to be flexible and take their goals into account. Some students want to play in a band and deal with music and performance right away, and some students want to become very technically adept at the instrument. Above all, I believe it is important to be patient and to practice with a musical application in mind. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

I taught beginning class piano to two sections as a professor for the fall 2017 semester. Since then, I have been newly relocated to the Orange Park Florida area where I teach private piano at the Orange Park School of Music which has been so rewarding for me. In my lessons, students, along with the parent and I decide on the goals of music instruction which is what the lessons are based off of. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trombone Drums Synthesizer Euphonium Keyboard

As students progress, I like to spend more time teaching music theory and how the harmonies and melodies of pieces actually work together. At this stage the music becomes more difficult and lengthy, so I like to group phrases of the piece in sections until they can be played together cohesively. I like to coincide these with more mature elements of expression that go hand in hand with technique development. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I guess my love for playing/teaching music outweighed my desire for an extra paycheck at the time, which I was making playing bars and weddings on the weekend. Despite the fact that I wasn't charging for my lessons, I noticed the "students" were coming back for a different reason. It was because they were having fun. They were learning fast because I showed them ways to enjoy the beginning stages where, let's face it, nobody's good. Read More