Music Lessons Cherokee County, GA

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

I am an encourager. I love to brag on students and highlight their strengths. I believe in setting goals and achieving them. For me, teaching one-on-one really helps me to help each student better. I can focus on both strengths and weaknesses and help each child or adult to become more musical. As the students practice they will soon see progress which is uplifting. Students will realize that hard work is just as important as talent when it comes to learning any instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Recorder, Double Bass, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Following a long, fun and successful 20+ year career as a pro musician, I became a full-time music teacher. I was the founding music teacher at St. Benedict's Episcopal school in Smyrna, GA where I taught music K-8 for seven years. Then I joined The SAE School in Mableton, GA, where for the past three years I have taught K-12 music, creating a new middle school orchestra and high school Project Based Learning curriculum for music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Flute, Clarinet, Music

My teaching style is low-pressure but simultaneously focuses on technical ability, and music theory while fostering a unique voice in the student. I feel like students who develop their own voice in their music at an early stage of their education create a stronger passion for music in the long run thus more successful and enthusiastic musicians are made. Whether my student is interested in learning to read music or to play/sing by ear, my aim is to study music that is interesting to the student. (For me as a beginning student, the best part about music was my own individuality and creativity. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Music

My teaching experience started around 5 years ago, as I began teaching private and group lessons in the New York City public school system. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for students, as it tends to help the student strengthen their gifts and deepen their passion for singing. I've also found that a combination of classical and modern training can diversify a student's music education, cultivating a spirit of exploration and curiosity to learn about other genres and techniques. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Synthesizer, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, English Horn, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard

Typically when I begin with children I incorporate the Hoffman Method and Books such as the Little Mozarts books, Alfred, Faber and Master Theory. I allow for children to learn fundamentals in a fun way so they can begin to read music and perform if they are interested. Students get to learn the basics like Mary had a little lamb, hot cross buns, jingle bells, and other fun tunes. Classes are also available for older beginners interested in learning classical or other styles. Read More