Music Lessons in Shelby, AL

Instruments: Piano

I began teaching private piano lessons when I was a junior in college. I taught all ages including children, teenagers, and adults. I encourage consistent and regular practicing with my students because that is how one succeeds at playing an instrument. I teach students based on their own individual development and pace, but I do push them so that they can improve and become better musicians. I always schedule a recital at the end of the semester and encourage students to perform in festivals and competitions so that they have opportunities to perform. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Music Classical Guitar

My passion for teaching stringed instruments has brought me to work with students from the ages of 6 to 23 during my college career. I have also spent many semesters tutoring Music Theory to my peers. I work to create a supportive environment for my students that help them to grow as musicians technically and expressively. I encourage practicing for all my students, assigning practicing requirements that will challenge students but I know are accomplishable in the week between lessons. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Saxophone Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I taught my first guitar student when i was still in highschool and have been teaching ever since. Teaching music has been a full time job along with my recording studio for the last 5 years. My teaching methods are proven ways to teach a child or an adult. I have never had a student get bored or tired of learning and just quit. I make learning fun for students of all ages and my students really enjoy coming in for there lessons. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

My teaching clarinet began when I was in high school, giving lessons to 18+-students after school and on Saturdays. Later, in college, I continued to teach on the weekends, helping to cover additional expenses. Then, in the national guard band, I taught private lessons to several of my fellow clarinetists. After about a two year "sabbatical" I really missed teaching. I then began acquiring new students through the Methodist church I attend. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I really enjoy teaching theory on the fretboard, and exploring chord construction is one of my favorite moderate/intermediate topics. In general, I'm a strengths-based, metaphor-heavy teacher, looking for ways to connect students with the material. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

I have played and taught music professionally for over 20 years. I have played a remarkably diverse range of gigs ranging from symphony orchestras to jazz to top 40 to folk music. My focus as a musician is the American popular song fromits origin at the turn of the 20th century to the most contemporary pop hit. I have arranged many popular songs for various groups and have a strong passion for music notation. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Keyboard

I don't believe there is nothing is better than having a student who has achieved a goal. So it is so important for me that my student progress at a rate that is fun, yet challenging. I believe goals should be realistic and tangible. We should discuss plans together on what kind of player they want to be. Then I tailor their lessons to them. I follow seven principles in my lessons. Read More