Music Lessons in Ridgetop, TN

Instruments: Drums

Hi!   I'm a professional drummer who loves to teach the tools of the trade to anyone interested and willing to learn.  My passion for music began at a very young age, and I started playing drums when I was 14.  I attended the one of the top rated music schools in the country, Berklee College of Music, and graduated with a degree in Drum Set Performance.  I've had the opportunity to travel overseas and share my work with huge audiences, in many different genres of music. Read More

Instruments: Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

I have no experience as a lead teacher, but as as a student teacher I have put in at least 240+ hours of teaching in two different school settings. I have also helped counsel and teach as an assistant in camp settings and group settings. . Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Synthesizer Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

It is hard for me to write out one method because I try to cater my lesson plan to the student. Generally speaking, however, for younger children, I really try to nail down the fundamentals of music. Good technique, reading music and basic music theory are skills that need to be developed at a young age in order to make things easier later on. It's important to create good habits early so that they stick. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

I'm a full-time musician, writer and producer in Nashville; however I love teaching music so I fit in lessons whenever I can! In 2013 I graduated at the top of my class from Berklee College of Music with Bachelor of Music degree, double majoring in Music Production Engineering and Contemporary Writing Production and minoring in Writing for TV New Media. I moved to Nashville in early 2014 and I've been performing, writing and producing full time ever since. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Mandolin Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

After grade school, I went to Northwestern State University to study Music Performance on a Violin Scholarship. Eventually, I graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor's in International Marketing. I also took some guitar courses at Berklee Online. I've been touring professionally for 11 years and have been to all 50 states as well as 9 foreign countries. I've worked with Billy Currington, Jana Kramer, Carly Pearce, Mickey Guyton, Neal McCoy, Marc Broussard, Maggie Koerner, Stephen Speaks, and others on Guitar, Violin, Mandolin, or Piano. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I follow the interests of the student and allow that to guide the direction of our study. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. This approach yields better results than forcing a student to stick to a certain method exclusively. I encourage students to divide their practice time into practicing fundamentals and technique, songs that teach them a certain concept or technique, and songs that they would like to perform or play for fun. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Cello Bass Guitar

I started teaching myself guitar when I was 10. Later, in high-school, my teacher frustrated with my lack of practicing came up with an idea to light a fire under me. They suggested I teach a younger classmate. Not only did I finally start practicing, but I fell in love with teaching as well. Thanks to that, I have played over 1,000 shows, both solo and as an auxiliary musician for other touring acts. Read More