Music Lessons in Primm Springs, TN

Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone Synthesizer Keyboard

I love music, and I love teaching and sharing my knowledge about music. I have performed all over the world playing all kinds of music. Music has given me the opportunity to travel all over and meet all kinds of people. I have loved music since I was a little baby. I used to listen to records and tapes all the time growing up. I knew I wanted to be a professional musician one day. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

Beginning students can learn their favorite songs or styles of music, while getting a basic foundation in rudiments and syncopation. Advanced students can structure the lesson in a way they would find the most beneficial to their playing style and interests. I like to find out what a student's interests are and build off that. I love to go in different directions and I want to teach students what they want to learn! Read More

Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion

My method involves a mixture of exercises and musical application. It is important for our development as musicians to understand what we are doing on both a technical and mechanical level. However, it is equally important to keep what we are doing relatable to the music that we want to play. Keeping lessons fun and engaging is a big part of seeing results. This idea applies to a beginning student learning single stroke rolls or an advanced student learning how to read a fusion chart. Read More

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Mallet Percussion

I am a pianist and mallet percussionist. I grew up playing piano and percussion and double majored in both instruments in college. I work primarily a pianist in town but will occasionally go on the road as a jazz vibraphonist with various groups. I've toured playing various genres with several bands in over four continents. I have also taught as an adjunct professor at two different universities. As a performer my greatest accomplishments have been performing with such jazz greats as Clark Terry, Herbie Hancock, and Kenny Garrett. Read More

Instruments: Cello

For young students, I typically start with pieces and concepts from the Suzuki books, but generally strive to help students feel excited and comfortable about playing and practicing the instrument. This involves musical games, learning to play by ear, and beginning to learn to read music. With older students, I teach how to practice, how to execute technique, and then tailor lessons to students' goals and interests. Throughout teaching I play duets with students, and encourage students to become comfortable with performance and collaboration. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone Bass Guitar

No matter the age of the student, I believe in project-based learning: I help my them write songs, make arrangements, record albums, and prepare for recitals. They will develop a respect for the craft of making music, the more creatively involved they are. A list of a couple highly recommended instruction books is given to each student on their first day. This is to help them grasp the basic language of their instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Acoustic Guitar

Piano Students For students aged 4-16, I use a piano series called Piano Adventures by Faber Faber. Ordering these materials can be set up through me, or on your own. Please consult me, for specific details on the level and series you will need. In addition to using this series, as a guide to music literacy, I incorporate: sight reading rhythm reading technical focus and games For adult students, depending on the goals of the student, I use a combination of materials, including Accelerated Piano Adventures by Faber Faber, as well as a collection of classical materials from The Pianist's Guide to Standard Teaching and Performance Literature by Jane Magrath and materials related to popular piano performance. Read More