Music Lessons in Nashville, TN

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

Lisa has studied music in Missouri and Texas, receiving her Master’s degree in Composition from North Texas State in 1985.  She resided in Los Angeles for four years, writing and doing session vocals as well as being a part of the LA Jazz Choir ~ a group which has performed and recorded with Rosemary Clooney, Steve Allen, Bob Hope and Linda Ronstadt among others. (more....)   Since moving to Nashville, she has pursued a career as a singer/songwriter/ pianist, and has songs cut in the U.S., Canada and Europe.  She is involved in the production of artists and special projects in Nashville, Chicago and Mexico. It has also been her pleasure to return to teaching piano and voice both privately and at the W.O. Smith Music School.

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Bass Guitar Ukulele Double Bass

I have been teaching off and on my entire adult life. I have taught guitar at a Jr. College in Illinois(Parkland), for a guitar store(First National Guitar Store, Urbana, IL) and currently teach music at a private academy in Old Hickorey, Tn(Family Christian Acadey). I love working with students to help them find and develop their musical growth. I also currently teach private students in my home studio. I try to work with students to develope not only the technical aspects of their instrument, but, also their overall musicianship; melodic perception, solid, staedy rhythm, tone, and dynamics. All of which can and should be used to help the student grow and enrich their own musical experience and passion. I'm comfortable teaching students of all ages and look forward to finding new students to share my musical knowledge and abilities with.

Instruments: Piano Voice

I'm all about getting a good laugh in here and there. MUSIC IS FUN, FOLKS! If it's taken too seriously, it can cause stress and stress leads to tensing the muscles. You can't get much work done with tense muscles or by overthinking now can you? I once heard a brilliant professor put it like this: "Good voice technique combines an understanding of what's going on in your body and also being really aware of your mental process." I think this is very important. I will push my singers to stand on their own two feet as musicians. Under my instruction, they will obtain the musical foundation necessary to make their lives easier when the gig comes along. They will have the sight reading, transcription, and ear training skills necessary to move foreward into professional settings. I want them to be confident in leading a band, counting off, reading the music in front of them, and picking up harmony on the spot. I am also looking to work with beginners on the instrument of voice and/or piano. I remember distinctly being facsinated with my vocal chords at a very early age. What am I doing? How can I sing that one low note? Why does it sound weird when I sing this way? Or at this time of day? Will I ever be able to belt that Eb!? I love discovering these new things with beginners and showing them the steps to exercise their curiosity in an effective way.  I believe, with my experience in music, I can give students a unique look into the life of a professional musician that will hopefully not only mold them into the artist they can be, but inspire them to come back week after week ready to sharpen their creative minds and grow as individuals.

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.  It has been a great experience so far and I look forward to the future.