Music Lessons in Mount Juliet, TN

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Mandolin

I am a motivated and energetic instructor who finds joy in sharing the world of music with students of all ages and backgrounds. I graduated from Belmont University with a Bachelor of Music degree in Commercial Guitar Performance and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Music Business. I have been living, performing, and teaching in Nashville and the surrounding areas for the past five years. Before then, I taught guitar and music fundamentals in my hometown in Texas. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I started my professional music career in 1983 when I joined an all-girls band. After 3 years traveling and recording with the band I struck out on my own and did a one woman show for 17 years. In 1993 I moved to Branson, MO and performed in my own show on the Lake Queen Riverboat for five years. In 1997 I moved back to my hometown of Nashville, TN and focused on my private music teaching and songwriting. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Synthesizer Keyboard

Schaum piano methods for the exercises(FINGERPOWER), theory(NOTESPELLER), and REPERTOIRE(Books named after specific colors). I like these books because they progress from simple to truly advanced. For teenagers and adults, I use the All-In-One Alfred piano method.Starts appropriately for level and age. 1 book covers the theory and repertoire we will need. I believe that young children should have lessons no more than 30 minutes. For some older, intermediate, and advanced; the lessons can go to 30-45 minutes. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I want nothing but success for my students. Because of this, I make sure he or she is given goals that are going to be realistic for them to hit. It is important that each student moves at their own pace. I want each student to truly desire to learn more. Fun is key in learning a topic such as music. I try to have an open line of communication for what my students want to learn and what their specific and personal goals are. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Synthesizer Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

In addition to recording an album of original music, I have had the privilege of working as a live musician. I have played in a touring band as the lead singer and keyboardist, and have also performed hundreds of gigs as a solo musician. Events/venues that I have played at include weddings, fundraisers, parties, clubs, bars restaurants and more. It is my goal to help students reach a level to where they are able to receive a steady flow of paying gigs. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am not a taskmaster. I will gladly give homework and direction for what to practice, but it is not my job to berate students for not practicing as much as I would like them to. Everyone understands that music requires regular practice, and I believe that if it is worth it to a student to find the time to improve rapidly, they will make that time. I think my job is to meet you where you are every lesson, whether you want to invest hours a day into your improvement or whether this is a casual hobby. Read More

Instruments: Flute

I graduated from Free Will Baptist Bible Collage and took my flute lessons at Belmont University. I have had the privilege of playing with several groups including; the Tupelo MS symphony orchestra, Belmont orchestra, the Belmont Opera company, the Nashville Philharmonic and the Philharmonic flute choir. I have accompanied several choirs, and played at several weddings. I started teaching some younger players in High School, and after that I focused on getting my own skill in the upward projectory. Read More