Music Lessons in Riverdale, GA

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Organ Synthesizer Keyboard

My teaching style ranges from student to student. For example I love to see my students develop whether they're coming to me as a beginner, basic, intermediate, or advanced student. If I have a gospel vocal student, I work with them on rifts and runs. If I have a classical piano student I work with them on fingering techniques. I'm doing site reading for piano students or drummers. We use flash cards daily to keep the site reading fresh. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

I would describe my teaching style as fun and goal oriented. I want my students to love music! It's obviously important that each student progresses in their playing as well as their understanding of music. A method I use is knows as PSP (Praise, Suggest, Praise). I like to acknowledge accomplishments to promote a positive environment. Part of what I like to do is find out what makes a student want to play music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Synthesizer Keyboard

When it comes to the actual knitty-gritty of teaching music, I like to listen to what a student is interested in before putting together any kind of lesson plan. Often times, when starting from scratch with children, I'll begin with a book from the Alfred series to teach true green newcomers on piano. These books move slowly, but start off with recognizable tunes so students can feel accomplished and satisfied right away by realizing "I know this song! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I am very passionate about playing and teaching piano. I studied in Dresden, Germany and for many years have taught numerous students to gain a love of music. I also have been a church pianist for the last three years which has given me the opportunity to compose musical scores for holidays and special events. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Music Keyboard

I love seeing my students get excited when they play a song perfectly for a performance, and I understand that there is a long road to get them to that point. I am a firm believer in using encouraging words over disciplinary actions when a student does something incorrectly. I have first hand seen the difference between the two and I have a history of my students always being excited to continue learning when they are encouraged. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Don't just learn how to play like another artist, learn how to discover YOUR UNIQUE SOUND. Intermixing a creative workshop with technical instruction on guitar, we will guide you on a path to self-education and exploration. With over 20 years of music experience, I am dedicated to helping awaken the inner artist within all of us. Our music coaching covers exercising the Mind, Body and Soul. For the Mind we will focus on learning the basics of music theory. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

I have been playing the piano for the past 13 years of my life. I first studied with Mrs. Willyne Foster of Middle Georgia College for 3 years and then with Dr. Larry Scully of Valdosta State University for 5 years. I have been teaching piano lessons for about the past 3 years of my life to students in the local communities. I have 10 years of a classical piano background and 3 years of modern/jazz piano. Read More