Music Lessons in Midway, KY

Instruments: Piano

I am a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. I graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance. As an active piano soloist and chamber musician, I have played recitals and performed a wide range of repertoire in different locations both nationally and internationally, including New York, Boston, Cleveland, Buffalo, State College, Montclair, Beijing, and Dalian. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Singing is all about breathing techniques. No matter your age or vocal development, it is imperative that one learns how to breathe correctly. After teaching proper breathing techniques, I introduce many fundamentals of music, such as simple vocal warm ups and sight singing exercises. Of course, as we move into repertoire choices, I always try to find out what my students are interested in singing. I have sung a wide variety of singing styles in my day, so I feel confident in teaching whatever repertoire my students choose to sing. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Most of my students use Alfred's Piano Course. After just a few lessons, we add in additional books and songs to expose the student to as much music as possible. I believe that the more music a student is exposed to, the better a musician he or she becomes. With the exception of recital pieces, I rarely spend more than a few weeks on one song, but instead focus on guiding students to play a wide variety of music at their level. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Music

I began teaching percussion immediately after high school. While attending EKU, I helped my former high school by teaching the percussion section during the marching band season. I taught the section every year for about 12 years before being hired as a full-time teacher and becoming the assistant director of the band. I still mainly focus on the percussion section every year, but my responsibilities have spread to assisting with other sections of the band as well. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Nothing makes me feel better than seeing my students enjoy their time with the instrument! Therefore, I feel that it's necessary to fit my teaching style to the student's desire. I start the first lesson by asking them about the music that they listen to to get a sense of their music style. Furthermore, I am interested in the student's goals for their lessons. After asking these important question, I can contruct a personalized lesson plan based on the student's wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Voice Clarinet Recorder Music

I have had experiences in tutoring, college group-studies, and leading sectionals in high school band as well as rehearsing church choir where I had the chance to interact with different age-groups ranging from children in elementary school to adults older than my own parents where I tried to determine ways to improve my understanding of teaching and cultivating efficient methods through reflections and advice. During my undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Louisville, I have led sectionals for honor choir and all-state workshops, and prepared the University Chorus and Collegiate Chorale for my recital which have given me some hands-on experience in rehearsing various choirs. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

I have played professionally since I was 17. I have played for corporate shows, private parties, clubs and even doctoral level college ensembles. I have experience in bass, performance, and recording platforms and studio work. I have given lessons to members of Big Brothers and Big Sisters. I have given lessons to local charitable organizations. I have been a mentor to several local disadvantaged youths. Music provides focus, music provides purpose, music can make connections. Read More