Music Lessons Guilford County, NC

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience dates back to my high school years where i would actually walk to a students home to teach. I have been teaching for over 50 years. Students leave with a sense of excitement and accomplishment and look foward to the next weeks lesson. Making music with new students is always exciting and very rewarding to see a new student actually accomplishing something that will benefit their lives in future years to come. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Music

I am a motivated musician, with a passion for performing and a desire to pass on that passion and a love of music to students of all ages. I am a graduate of Norfolk State University, where I received a Bachelors of Music degree in Music Media with a minor in Piano. My program combined classical saxophone training with, contemporary performance, and modern media outlets. During college I was a member and section leader of the University Marching band, as well as, the principle alto saxophonist (a.k.a. first chair) for both the symphonic band and jazz ensemble. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Trumpet, Saxophone, Clarinet, French Horn, Music

I have taught private Drum Major lessons and high school clinics to young students across Western and Central North Carolina. During the summer of 2019, I was honored to be an instructor at the Lenoir-Rhyne Youth Summer Music Camp, where I taught musicianship/theory and woodwinds. I currently student teach for partial fulfillment for my Master's degree at Hickory High School (Hickory, NC). I have held previous positions of visual caption head and drum major technician at Marvin Ridge High School in Waxhaw, NC. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Music

I'm a passionate and motivated voice teacher who loves working with students of all ages and sharing my love of music and singing.  I graduated from the University of Maryland in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Vocal Major.  One of the greatest experiences of my life as a musician was having the opportunity to perform twice at The White House for President Johnson with the University of Maryland Madrigal Singers. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching methodology for students who are beginners typically consists of using music that the student is interested in as a template to teach them the fundamentals of music and basic technique for their instrument. After the student has made the connection between music they already love and their instrument, then I can start to challenge them with more difficult repertoire and musical concepts. For intermediate to advanced students I will help them work towards specific goals they have or help them set appropriate goals for themselves. Read More