Music Lessons Jessamine County, KY

Instruments: Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students I want to establish a strong connection to their ears and hands in order to give them a rock solid foundation that benefits their body and instrument for the long song, known as life. As the students progresses and begins to grasp the basic fundamentals of their instrument and music knowledge we will go over parts of songs or riffs that are appropriate to their skill level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Recorder, Music, Keyboard

For beginning voice students, I typically start with a combination of folk songs and basic musical theater pieces as we establish proper breath support, tone resonance, diction and music reading skills. For beginning woodwind students, I find the Standards of Excellence Books to be a great starting point to establish technique, breath support, musicality and basic music reading while still allowing the capability to add beginning solo pieces depending on the student. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Piccolo, Music

I've always believed that everyone has their own unique learning style, and everyone learns differently and at different paces than everyone else. I like to have a more relaxed style to my teaching, to help keep my students at ease. I also like to make sure to acknowledge the accomplishment and progress students have made, as sometimes learning music can make you feel like you're not making any progress or moving very fast. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet, Music

I personally believe in going as per the pace of the student. A progressive pace is important as well as a balance of not moving too quickly or too slowly for the students. Having fun learning music is also important to me. I like to encourage students to practice and I also implement ways to assist with making practice time more fun. The goal of music is for the student to enjoy what they are learning so that they will continue their lessons and look forward to lessons, not to feel high pressure and turn away from music altogether. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Music

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music. Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments fuel students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More