Music Lessons in Mount Juliet, TN

Instruments: Piano Flute

I typically structure my lessons based on each individual student and their level of commitment. Some of my students want to go to college for music performance, and others just want to sound better in their school's band. I take that into account when choosing particular warmups and repertoire. I always begin my lessons with a few duets with my students. This helps strengthen the student's sight reading skills and it also gives them a chance to hear me play. Read More

Instruments: Voice

It personally took me more than a minute for my aha! moments. Every student is different and should be taught in the most positive ways. Theres no reason a student should feel rushed or down. We take singing lessons to learn ourselves and have fun mainly! Im a very visual learner so I tend to teach using some wild visual tactics. I want to develop confidence in ourselves and a comfortability that makes us eventually not afraid to be goofy on stage or even by ourselves! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Begginer, intermediate, and advanced skills you can expect to gain under my instruction are as follows: -Proper care and maintenance of instrument -Note retention -Ear training -Chord theory -Scale theory -Composition -Various picking techniques -CAGED method -Improvising -Harmony -Finger strength conditioning -Rythm playing techniques -Lead playing techniques Each category along with its individual nuances will be explored and executed in the most effecient way possible in order to achieve mastery. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I was a music teacher at a K-8 school for 6+ years and taught voice, glee club, and musical theatre. I have experience teaching most styles of singing and also teach piano, guitar, and ukelele. I truly am passionate about teaching and love to help students find their own unique voice. I've found that teaching students what they want to learn is best. I teach all styles of singing and teach in a way that is healtlhy for the voice and avoids vocal damage. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Double Bass Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

An Effective Teacher Needs to Practice What They Preach. A good educator must first have mastered their art and studied the principles underlying human development to fully understand how to teach someone the art of music. This goes far beyond replicating your musical history, or relaying what you think was the right path when you first learnt music. An Effective Teacher Needs To Stay Up To Date I try to stay up to date on the latest teaching resources and methodology An Effective Teacher Needs To Engage Their Students Hence, be open and willing to learn and teach new repertoire which engages your students. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching my Senior year of high school. For 15 years, I ran a private teaching studio working with students of all ages and skill levels. Some of my students have gone on to study music in college, including students at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. One of my former students also went on to sign a major recording contract. I strive to create an inspiring, fun atmosphere for learning - emphasizing regular practice with the primary goal of building confidence through learning music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching since around 2011, after only have been playing guitar for 2 years. I learned very quickly , primarily playing metal and jazz. I played trumpet in band when I was a child, so this helped me learn to sight-read music on guitar. This allowed me to play in the university bands at both schools I attended, mainly playing jazz music. Teaching has spawned a fiery passion that I want to explore and encourage, eventually making it to the University level teaching classes and private lessons. Read More