Music Lessons in Ridgetop, TN

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Since I was three years old I have been obsessed with music, when I got my first drumset. since then I have spent my entire life learning and mastering the art of sound. To this day I am fortunate to still be spending every day doing what I love and evolving. I have has also had the good fortune to work with amazing and incredible musicians and I want to help you on your musical journey as I once had a great mentor help me. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Mandolin Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I start with students by asking them what they want to accomplish on whatever instrument we're working on, and that will change the way the lessons progress. After the basics, if they want to study classical music, contemporary, or just strengthen the basic skills they have, then we progress from there. This could mean sticking to Hal Leonard books, learning songs, diving deeply into theory, or understanding the world of improvisation. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

For beginners, I will start out teaching them the fret board from one end to the other and basic chords. Once the student is up to speed on chord changing and fretboard knowledge, I will begin teaching them easy songs. With students in their mid-teens and up, I will ask them what their interests are and teach them accordingly to meet their goals. As far as method books, I will use Alfred Methods and methods I learned from my past teachers. Read More

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

While pursuing graduate school in Cincinnati, I was active as a teacher and performer around the city. I taught as a Graduate Assistant at University of Cincinnati in each of the Classical Guitar and Music Theory departments in separate years and also taught music lessons with several schools including Cincinnati School of Music, West Chester Academy of Music and Dance, and Music Makers of Cincinnati. Brian has a strong technical understanding of music. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

Every student begins with the basics, warmups, exercises, and fundamentals are the building blocks of music and must always be reviewed in order to continue progressing. For beginning students, I use the lesson books they are working on in school in order to help them as they work with their teacher. I also introduce exercises, and solos. Mainly, each student is different so the style of teaching and choice of music will vary between students. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Bass Guitar Ukulele Double Bass

I love teaching people music, regardless of age or prior experience. I graduated from Arizona State University with Bchelor of Music degree in Theory/Composition, and from the University of Illinois witha Master of Music degree in Theory/Composition. I also completed course work on a DMA at the U of I. I have performed locally and nationally as a bassist for Alison Krauss, Vassar Clements, Harley Allen, and Charlie Sizemore. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I"ve been teaching professionally for about 3 years now, but I've been in front of students for the past 10 years. Wether it be in a sunday School class or a daycare teaching ABC's, teaching has always been my passion. Nothing is more satisfying than when a student understands and LOVES the subject matter, especially in the music arena. Read More