Music Lessons in Scottdale, GA

Instruments: Piano Drums Keyboard

I am a dedicated and inspiring instructor from the New Orleans/South Mississippi area. In addition to absorbing the great feel and culture of New Orleans and its music, I studied with many great drum set artists including the legendary Alan Dawson (3 years), Henrique De Almeida (Berklee Staff), Dave DiCenso (Berklee Staff), and Ricky Sebastian (Drummers Collective).  I am a professional touring drummer who works with Grammy Artist Chris Thomas King, New Orleans Brass Band Bonerama, Mississippi Blues Ambassador Vasti Jackson, and the Atlanta-based Lefty Williams Band. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I teach how to play piano, starting with a hand sitting pasture. Also, I teach music sight-reading (how to read music fast) so you will able to read any sheet music after my lessons. Either theory and solfeggio. follow my program and teaching the stuff my student's level are. But I'm watching what students more likely to play. Whether the style of music or some famous song they about. Then I'm looking for that song of level my student is. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I love music and have studied piano since I was six years old.  I also studied organ and clarinet briefly.  My degrees are in Psychology and Communications.  I worked for state and federal government agencies and was a writer and producer for CNN/Atlanta for ten years.  I enjoy teaching piano and now have six students ranging in age from 4 to 36 years of age.  I also enjoy tennis and am a former law student, but found the latter not to my liking. Read More

Instruments: Voice

In teaching voice, I am sensitive to the delicate nature of young voices and supporting mature voices as well. I teach total musicianship, including tonal memory, scales, sight-reading, and repertoire. Each of my students come with varying ages, genres, and levels, so I create personalized lesson plans for each of my students based on theirs needs. I always encourage my students to bring in material they'd like to work on, from school band music to popular tunes they are interseted in learning. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Clarinet Keyboard

Music is like learning a new language. Its a completely different concept. For beginning children repetion is the key. Children love repetion so Suzuki is perfect. Dr. Suzuki's idea is the mother and child learn the instrument at the same time so that the child can hear the tunes and can play it on the violin. Its the same idea that the suzuki method comes with a CD that the child can listen to. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Synthesizer

My teaching style is one that is motivating the student to be their best. Often competition can be healthy, but can also be counterproductive when motivating creative entities. If people feel great about themselves it is often easy to get the level of productivity out of them they need to reach the goals set ahead of them. My job as an instructor is to motivate and set place markings to achieve for ultimate success. Read More

Instruments: Piano

It is my desire to encourage each student to enjoy the art of piano playing. This is done by making each piano lesson exciting and rewarding. Acknowledging their accomplishments is a priority within my teaching style. Furthermore, I enjoy accompanying my students with their piano lessons, guiding them through their challenges, as well as, encouraging and supporting them to do their best. Every student learns at different pace and interests. Read More