Music Lessons in Scaggsville, MD

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

For piano, I typically use the entire Schaum series. I feel that it is the best, most affordable, systematic option out there. After that, I typically use the Thompson method or any selected material by the student that is appropriate to their level. Also in order to make the lessons more engaging and fun for the student, I allow some time for music making where the student gets a chance to play any notes with my accompaniment in the background. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Music

Justin has performed on some of the country’s best stages—Jazz at Lincoln Center, Blue Note, Birdland, Smoke, Fatcat, Trumpets—and toured across the U.S. and Canada with Vans’ International Warped Tour. Whether you’re just starting out or preparing for auditions and gigs, Justin’s lessons focus on building beautiful tone, solid technique, confident improvisation, strong sight-reading, and effective performance skills. Students benefit from practical, style-flexible coaching rooted in decades of playing and professional stage experience. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

You will have a fun and rewarding experience. Each student is unique; so your lessons and repertoire are customized to suit your needs, utilizing method books and learning music theory, the foundation. Included with your lessons are: *opportunity to perform in recitals twice a year *email support *weekly lesson notes *progress reports *recordings *performance classes *fun learning games *supplemental music *reference materials For singing, we start out with warm-ups and then work on songs of your choosing or mine if you want some advice. Read More