Music Lessons in Stone Mountain, GA

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Music Keyboard

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing my students develop a passion for music! it's important that each student progresses at their own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a student's desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By finding out what inspires each student, I successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Referrals are my main source of new students since they and their parents enjoy solid results from each lesson, and have fun in the process! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

The most important thing to me as a teacher is keeping my students' passion for music and the instrument of guitar alive. The best way to achieve this is to create a lesson plan specific to each students' desires and goals related to the instrument, as well as setting realistic goals for them each week. Establishing a student's musical interests and goals is essential to developing a fun and engaging lesson plan for them. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Synthesizer

My goal with my students has always been to make them as self-sufficient as they want to be given whatever music they are working to master. I love making people their best versions of themselves. I simply fine tune what is already there. My job is to set a regime within reason of their goal, and hold them to achieving the goal. I will make the bed all the student has to do is lay in  it. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginners on guitar and piano, I start by introducing a basic understanding of music theory, so the students are comfortable with the fundamental mappings of notes and intervals. From there, I teach chords, scales, rhythms and song composition. I work with my students based on their individual musical preferences and desires -- whether you want to learn how to play your favorite songs, how to write your own songs, or how to play lead lines and solos, I'm here to support and nurture your craft! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Mandolin Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a passionate and professional music teacher who has been teaching music for over a decade. I learned guitar at the age of fifteen and never stopped learning! I was in both the Marching Band and high school varsity band during the mid 2000s and after that I recorded an acoustic album which features both my guitar playing and singing. I believe music itself is both an expression and a feeling and having the ability to teach this skill set to others is a pleasure to me. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I am a dedicated and attentive instructor who enjoys sharing the joy of music and getting to know my students. I will be attending Kennesaw State University on a music scholarship, looking to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Performance on the drum set. I've been blessed with the opportunity to perform for many events over the span of the 9 years I have been playing the drums, including community events, musical theater, music competitions, restaurants, churches, varying venues, and even the Braves stadium. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet

For teaching trumpet fundamentals, there are a handful of helpful books that I use. One of the main books I would suggest students to use is the Arban book. This book contains exercises for just about everything on the trumpet, ranging from excerpts that are challenging for beginners, and excerpts that are challenging for more experienced players too. Another book I would use is Clarke Technical Studies. This book contains a lot of exercises to help build dexterity in the fingers with playing the trumpet. Read More