Music Lessons Cleveland County, OK

Instruments: Voice, Music

My desire is to see my students fall more and more in love with their voice and to continue to grow - even beyond where I can take them! With my teaching, I will walk alongside the student at whatever point or level they are at to help them achieve each goal that is set. One big life motto that I keep is "One step at a time". One step at a time is how you get where you are desiring and aiming to go. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard

First, I feel like the best thing to do is to get to know what ever student I am working with. Learning how they learn and how they are wired are the key to even being acceptable. It is so important to intentionally build trust and learn what they relate to in their world. For beginner students I always want to start with note names and being able to recognize which notes are what. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music

I base my teaching methods on the student I am teaching. For students that are children at a beginner level, I typically begin with the essential elements of creating vocal foundation which I draw from many sources. Once we have set a good foundation, we tend to begin working on repertoire that is appropriate for the level at which they are singing, using those songs as learning opportunities. For adults, I begin by asking about the goals of the individual student and I then formulate a strategy to help the student reach their specific singing goals. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Music

I don't claim to be the best teacher or musician in the world, but I do believe that I have done both at a very high level and I have the ability to learn who the student really is in order to help him or her successfully make the changes to improve. I have also been on all sides of the equation from student to private teacher to the one hearing the auditions! Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Music

I love music as an art form, as well as from an analytical standpoint. My goal is to create powerful THINKERS who use the medium of music to push the boundaries of their understanding. I began my musical journey at the age of 8 where I studied cornet playing under K.C. Hughes. It was during these lessons that my passion for learning new styles developed. In the 9th grade I ended my time as a trumpet student, and began playing tuba. Read More