Music Lessons in Norwood, AL

Instruments: Piano

I have been teaching since the summer of 2015. I have had students as young as three trough the age of early seventies. Since starting teaching at a private music school, I have found that classical music, along with modern music, helps to keep students of all ages engaged. Based on regular practice, fun music, and an upbeat atmosphere, students of all ages will learn music fundamentals and history all while having a great deal of fun. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I believe that education is something that should be enjoyable, especially music. Music is something that inspires us and makes us happy. I encourage those ideas in lessons, and I focus on teaching students to play with musicality. For each individual student, I set reasonable goals for them at the end of each lesson. I also explain to them how to practice, and how to do so efficiently. Another idea I tend to focus on with my students is performance and how to practice performing. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

My approach to teaching music is essentially a synthesis of my formal music education and a distillation of what I have learned from my experiences gigging. While a fluency with music notation is a great benefit and a necessity for some styles, a bassist will not work without the ability to make the music feel good. This feel can only be achieved through developing one's sensitivities to pitch and time. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Harmonica Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Mandolin Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

The one thing I want to see is for my students to succeed and build a passion for music! This being said, I will always make sure the student is happy with my teaching style and how the lessons are going. Communication will be key as we will set both realistic short-term and long-term goals, acknowledge accomplishments, anf tailor to the wants of each student. I plan to push each student to the top of their abilities so they can be the best they can be. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I come into a lesson with a plan, but I try to engage students in a individual manner that keeps them interested and growing. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Synthesizer Recorder Double Bass

I listen to students play in order to assess their level. I then formulate a strategy for improvement. I log all lessons into a database so that students can reflect backand gauge progress. This approach ensures that both student and instructor are accountable with the tasks assigned. Read More