Music Lessons in Springfield, TN

Instruments: Violin Bass Guitar

I hope to help my students build their confidence through music in a fashion that it can translate to their everyday lives. In pursuing this goal I often try to be very supportive of my students and practice positive affirmation during lessons. I also try to be very patient with my students so that they are able to succeed in an environment that doesn't put to much pressure on them. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I aim to equip each and every one of my students with a level of musical understanding that will reward them with their own respect and passion for music. I believe that self-confidence and setting goals is important for development and so I encourage my students to embrace their own musical ideas while adjusting my teaching methods to each of them. I teach to give my students a great sense of self-confidence and to provide them with an understanding of musical expression so that they may unlock their full potentials. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Euphonium

I hold my students accountable to maintaining a practice journal and finding a practice routine that works for them. I don't normally give an outline of how practice should go because it's an extremely personal time and each students playing and needs are as unique as their personalities. IN a typical lesson I am fast to work on the basics and implementing playing tunes by ear. This gets the mundane fundamentals mixed in with the fun of playing music! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

Music can be very complex, but it also can be very simple when broken down into parts. As a former soccer/football coach, I focus on mastery of the fundamentals thru consistency. The lesson is where you learn how to build the house, but it is in the short, concentrated bursts of daily practice that the most growth occurs. My instruction will give you the confidence and accountability to grow as a musician so that you can enjoy your craft as much as I do. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I began teaching private lessons when I was in college and just beginning to gain the playing experience that would lead to my 20+ years as a profesional drummer. I continued to teach sporadically during my time with the Goo Goo Dolls. Over the past year I have concentrated more on teaching than I had before, and I have found it to be a very fulfilling experience to see the excitement that students show when learning. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums

The most important aspect of pedagogy which, I have learned from my own experience, is that music is best learned through MUSIC! I will always work with the student to find out what they want to play and teach through that style and those pieces; theory and technique are inherent to music from pop to classical and everything in between! I will also work with the student on expanding their own musical horizons and hopefully discover new music together with them Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

Before moving to Nashville, Tennessee in 2010, I had taught trumpet lessons for 3 years for many different students. What I found during that time is that every child is different, every child has struggles in one area of music or another and that making progress involves practice and enjoying lesson times. I encourage students to work with the SmartMusic software and seek out music they enjoy to help them stay motivated. Read More