Music Lessons in Olive Branch, MS

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba

I value musical literacy very highly and spend a great deal of time focusing on the fundamentals of reading music. I believe that if one can read the music and hear it in one’s head that anyone can play it. In addition to literacy I teach my students to establish a daily checklist of long tones and lip flexibility. I make my lessons engaging for everyone and am flexible to the students needs regardless of ability levels. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Ukulele Euphonium Tuba Music

For beginning students, such as children I focus on developing strong fundamentals such as air control, mouthpiece blowing, and hand-eye coordination with their instrument. This slowly moves into rhythm and pitch reading for beginners. Intermediate to advanced students build on these fundamentals and also have the privilege of learning repertoire with performance possibilities. For adults I like to see what suits their personal interests and then work together to achieve their goals through mentorship and collaboration. Read More

Instruments: Violin

I am a Taiwanese American violinist and I grew up in Boston. I started playing piano when I was 5 and then the violin at age 8. I enjoys teaching students of all ages and encourages early beginners! As an avid life long learner, I attend as many Suzuki teacher trainer courses as possible, and I love the Starling Delay Symposium as a resource for my own playing and for teaching students. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Depending on the level of the student, I will work with what they already have and expand based on the genres they want to learn. If the students' main goal is to shred like Hendrix, then I would start with the basics of blues. I'd explain the blues through terms of the major scale and western music theory, which makes it accessible to students would otherwise have no concept of the genre. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

I am a well-rounded flutist who is passionate about teaching others to be passionate about their craft. I have two master level degrees in flute performance with a lot of performance and teaching experience. I was a graduate assistant to the flute studio at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, which required to to teach lessons, teach music theory, and World Music. At the University of Memphis, I served as a teaching assistant to the Music Theory department teaching aural theory courses. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Keyboard

I have been teaching young people and adults how to play musical instruments for over 20 years. Currently I conduct after school music programs at the University of Memphis Campus School, CTK Lutheran School in Memphis, and Incarnation Catholic School in Collierville. I also have performed with many local bands in a variety of music styles. I enjoy playing out and I try to instill this natural attraction to music making in all of my students. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

These experiences can fuel are passoin as we practice, perform, compose music. To me, music is an important language and if you're interested in developing your own connection to music I am hear to help. I teach students age 12 and up from just beginnning to advanced. Note: I don't live vicariously through my students. I want them to develp their own identity and path. I am one of the most patient and fun guys around! Read More