Music Lessons Clay County, FL

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Viola, Ukulele, Mandolin, Fiddle, Music

I performed as a soloist with the St. Olaf Orchestra on their 2019 fall tour, and was the first place winner of the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition in 2017. In 2019, I performed the complete Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the Itasca Symphony Orchestra. I have spent many summers out of state studying at music festivals, including Interlochen Arts Camp and Meadowmount School of Music. Additionally, I am an avid fiddler, and have been fiddling since age ten. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Bass Guitar, Electric Violin, Double Bass, Music

First lesson I start by assessing what level the student is at and what goals they have with their music and develop a lesson plan from there. I focus first on fundamentals of sound and technique to build a foundation for the student then work on scales and repertoire to get them playing music. From there it is a focus on musicality and performance. A lesson plan for example may be working on solo repertoire by breaking down the piece by focusing on different elements that make the song; the scale, they rhythm, certain patterns by measure, techniques required, etc. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Music, Keyboard

I am a teacher who enjoys helping people discover a passion for playing music! In 2013, I graduated with a Master of Science degree in Music Technology from Indiana University. In 2012, I graduated from the University of Indianapolis with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with a concentration in Technology and Recording. I have performed at many places in Indianapolis, Kansas, and Florida with various types of groups, including jazz bands, jazz combos, wind ensembles, and orchestras. Read More

Instruments: Trombone, Music

I pride myself on my ability to teach not only the standard method book sequences of etudes and exercises for the various instruments, but a curriculum that integrates improvisation and composition at all levels of age and ability. I believe in the importance of personalizing the music-making process and building student confidence in their own abilities to creatively express themselves. I encourage students to write songs, improvise based on given materials, and most importantly, have fun while doing it! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass, Music

I use the Belwin Mills and String Builder books, also Klengel Technical Studies as well as Harvey S Whistler Position Books. Selected repertoire as the student advances. For beginning adults I try to determine exactly what they are wanting to achieve by starting an instrument at this point in life. For the beginner I determine what kind of talent they have and how to proceed with lessons. Learning an instrument is hard - and practice time at home is essential and must be consistent to progress. Read More