Music Lessons Madison County, IL

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, Music, Keyboard

Music provides students a means to express themselves through a non-typical medium, to unlock the creativity that lies within the confines of their imaginations, to develop coordination that is crucial to human development, and to contribute artistic beauty to the world that is their own musical voice and identity. Students need to master critical skills in order to lead a successful and productive life. The ability to read, write, comprehend, evaluate, analyze, process, critique, lead, follow, and make smart judgment calls are all skills that are developed within the music classroom. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Saxophone, Ukulele, Music

My goals for my students are to challenge themselves and to help them improve in their musical abilities while having fun and playing repertoire that they enjoy! I let my students make their own goals at the beginning of lessons and then I structure my lessons to help them meet their goals. The most important thing to me is that my students are enjoying themselves while also improving and playing/singing in a healthy and correct manner. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Music

I have been a musician for 17 years with my main instrument being saxophone but I have experience in guitar, bass, piano and singing as well. I co-studied music education/music performance in college for three years while obtaining two psychology degrees. I regularly compose music as well as perform with the State Line Saxophone Ensemble based out of Martin, TN on alto saxophone and the Trailblazer Band based out of Huntingdon, TN on alto sax and electric guitar. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Music, Keyboard

Beginning students will start out with technique practices, while introducing solo literature when appropriate. Technique studies can always be improved and studied, no matter a student's age or proficiency. I try to work within the repertoire a student is interested in at first, then expanding to materials and genres the student may find interesting to help broaden the experience and knowledge a student can gain from our lessons. No matter the age or ability level, I help students understand that each lesson and new idea or piece we learn adds to their experience, and experiences are building blocks for our futures. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Music, Keyboard

I was fortunate enough to receive partial scholarship to attend the DePaul University School of Music and concentrate my work there in Jazz Studies. During my time at the university, I had the opportunity to broaden my perspective on the trombone by studying with several of the trombone faculty. I spent most of my time working with Tim Coffman, but was able to work with composer and arranger, Thomas Matta, and Charles Vernon, the bass trombonist in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Read More