Music Lessons in Old Oaks, OH

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Double Bass Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style feels relaxed but I work hard to keep students in their least restrictive environment. We dont want the student to be too challenged or bored. For this reason I am flexible with the content we work on and the order in which we complete different parts of the lesson. I give a lot of choice to students, maybe one day they want to start with working on some improvisation and want to work on their assigned pieces the 2nd half of the lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

My teaching methods are largely dependant on the needs and experience of the student. For begining guitar, bass, and key board students I generally work with several method books, and supply supplimentary materials as required. I believe that each student is unique, and what works for one student might not be sutiable for another. I assess a students learning style and develop lesson plans that emphaisze their strenths, and encourge them to develop. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Flute Keyboard

I have also performed many solos at OMEA Solo and Ensemble. In 2015, I performed the class B piece Allegro by Antonio Vivaldi and received an excellent rating. In 2016, I performed the class A piece Concert Etude by Aleksandr Goedicke and received a superior rating. In 2017, I performed the class A piece Sonata (mvt. 2) by Eric Ewazen and received a superior rating. Lastly, in 2018, I performed the class A piece Sonata (mvt. 1) by Kent Kennan and received a superior rating. Read More

Instruments: Voice Music

I generally start with a Q & A to get a feel for the artist and what their true intent is, then I go for the kill. I need to know the who, what, where, when and why of the music industry in their own words. The how part is what we will work on together to achieve the goal. Pen and Pad has always been tradition when writing a song, but I recommend some app to where your created work is automatically dated. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

Each individual learns at his/her own pace in his/her own way. Getting to know my students with a free consultation helps me get an appropriate lesson plan together. Once started, I am always thinking about how to fine-tune things as we go. I like to cover a variety of material during our practices, but make sure to send you home with your own folder of print-outs for personal reference. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I like to learn what my students musical interests are as soon as possible and then to do all I can to nurture that. Since music is something which is played for an audience its important to find them an audience to perform for . It can be just mom and dad, the Girl Scouts campfire sing along, a jam session at the local coffeehouse or sitting in at a blues or jazz jam if no formal recitals are available. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Harmonica

Hello there! My name is JT H.. I have been a working musician in the Columbus, Ohio region for over a decade. In that span of time, I've independently released multiple studio albums and given hundreds of performances at venues including: Short North Stage, The Palace Theatre, Natalie's Coal Fire Pizza, Woodland's Tavern, Huntington Park, ComFest, The Bluebird Cafe (Nashville, TN) and many more...Before pursuing a full-time career in music, I graduated from Otterbein University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Journalism. Read More