Music Lessons in Tallahassee, FL

Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer

I'm positive and passionate about music and I like to think this rubs off on my students. I like to make the learning experience engaging and fun. Their own accomplishments create more desire and drive to succeed and go beyond their goals. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I like to bring diverse and new challenging ways to teach people how to play music. I have been playing my instruments for over 10 years and have studies that total 6 years in music theory, education, and recording principles.I have found that while classical training is important it needs to be tied in with some of today's more modern styles of music. Read More

Instruments: Violin Synthesizer Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students I may introduce some Suzuki Method, but I mainly like to focus on technique making sure everything with the hands and posture is correct which will make it easier to learn more advanced techniques. For more advanced students I will show them how to use etudes to their advantage and some good practice techniques along with how to learn a piece from start to finish. If I feel like you have surpassed my level of expertise I will definitely let you know. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

For beginning students, I recommend Rubank Elementary Method. This will be supplemented by a strong foundation in vital fundamentals. No prior music experience is necessary: we will learn about reading music, music theory, and music history. I introduce students to short duets very early, as it makes a student feel confident in their ability to make a beautiful sound. Solo repertoire will be added as the student understands the fundamentals of the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I have been teaching since high school. Being a part of a rigorous music program at Timber Creek High School offered me opportunities to learn with successful percussionist, like Brett Kuhn. I performed at my first drum clinic in 2008 alongside the Timber Creek Regiment Drumline. After the clinic, many students looked at me in awe, asking my background. I felt so proud to be seen as a professional at such a young age. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I try to meet every student at their level. I mold my lessons to the student's aspirations and goals. If a student is only taking lessons for fun, then the repertoire we choose can be very flexible. If they are trying to get into college or to audition for a program, we will choose repertoire together that is appropriate and puts them in the best light. I will push a student proportionally to how hard they work. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Bass Guitar Euphonium Tuba

My experience in teaching private lessons goes back to high school when my band director prompted the All-District and All-State band members to give lessons to our sections after school, which allowed me to immediately transition into giving private lessons as a college student. I have given music lessons at Mason's School of Music in Tallahassee, provided lessons as a self-employed contractor, as well as having served as a trumpet /trombone instructor with the Goodwill Band in Tallahassee. Read More