Music Lessons in Pegram, TN

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

For my beginning students who are children on piano, I typically start with Alfred's Basic piano books. There are so many levels and it helps them understand the basics. With the piano books there are also theory workbooks that give them a chance to think about what they are actually doing when it comes to making music. With the older students on piano, I stick with Alfred's Piano books for adults. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Harp Music Keyboard

At the student's first lesson, I do a lot of observing. I like to find out their mobile dexterity, what they may already know about music or their instrument, and go from there. I'll usually decide with the student what their goals and objectives for their instrument will be so that they have something to work towards. As a teacher who is big on encouragement, I use a rewards method. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Flute Piccolo Oboe Music Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching music in high school by leading flute sectionals in the marching band and music theory to my fellow choir members. I focused on performing during my undergraduate studies; then had the opportunity to share my musical talents in a different way when I began my music therapy career. In music therapy, I used music to address musical and non-musical goals. I have taught adaptive lessons for guitar and piano to teenagers through the senior age group. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I started my professional music career in 1983 when I joined an all-girls band. After 3 years traveling and recording with the band I struck out on my own and did a one woman show for 17 years. In 1993 I moved to Branson, MO and performed in my own show on the Lake Queen Riverboat for five years. In 1997 I moved back to my hometown of Nashville, TN and focused on my private music teaching and songwriting. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Music Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching private lessons since I began pursuing my degree! I have taught ages ranging from beginning band (5th 6th grade) all the way to late high school (juniors and seniors). I am well versed in all brass instruments and have been playing for almost ten years. I encourage my students to look at music through a different lense, its not like school or competition, its about finding an inner skill and becoming a well-rounded, kind musician. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. In 2016, I graduated from Belmont University with a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance. Performing all over the world has been one of the greater experiences of my life as a musician, and I've had the opportunity to play both at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Grand Ole Opry WSM Radio Station, as well as touring the United States as several performances as the principle Vocalist in multiple bands. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Euphonium

I hold my students accountable to maintaining a practice journal and finding a practice routine that works for them. I don't normally give an outline of how practice should go because it's an extremely personal time and each students playing and needs are as unique as their personalities. IN a typical lesson I am fast to work on the basics and implementing playing tunes by ear. This gets the mundane fundamentals mixed in with the fun of playing music! Read More