Music Lessons in Northside, OH

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

I am an attentive and consistent instructor. I enjoy working with students of all skill levels, whether they are just starting out, advanced students studying on the collegiate level, or even other professional musicians looking for advice or tutoring in certain styles of music. I received my Bachelors degree in jazz studies and saxophone performance from Marshall University in 2013, and then went on to graduate with a Master of Fine Arts Degree (again with an emphasis on jazz studies and saxophone performance) from the University of Tennessee in 2016. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Bass Guitar

Music should be fun. If it isn't fun, why do it? Music is art, not machinery, and I believe lesson time should be the perfect blend of work and fun. It takes work to achieve new skill levels in music, but it takes joy, love and fun to make the work worth it! I help guide students to achieve new goals by encouraging and always pointing to the positive (because to me negative reinforcement just doesn't work). Read More

Instruments: Voice

Music fundamentals are most important in the beginning stages. When teaching kids I really focus on posture, breath, building repertoire, and technique. For adults, I start by finding out if they are adult beginner, or adult intermediate, depending on the knowledge of singing and technique. My instruction is really based on the students interest in repertoireand the rate at which they learn. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is flexible and is contingent upon the wants and needs of the particular student.. in a nutshell my aim is to cultivate enjoyment for the art and not stifle a student with some stuffy old concepts or ideals however.... It cannot be disputed that the best art is objective and requires a distinct and focused approach..Music is of the highest order in the realm of arts and should be treated with respect and devotion; deviating from this credo produces inferior results ..I also believe that is it's important to explain to a pupil why it is suggest they do something a certain way. Read More