Music Lessons Oakland County, MI

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Euphonium, Tuba, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My drive to teach comes from students' learning. Nothing is more satisfying than seeing a breakthrough in a tough passage, or an "ah-ha" moment when discussing theory. Music is so much more than strings on a fretboard, notes on a page, or harmonies that reach your ear. Music is therapy, it is education, it is freedom, and above all, it is beautiful. With this mindset, we look at the larger picture to assess where we fit in the sonic spectrum. Read More

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

I graduated from Calvin University studying music composition and jazz guitar. What first got me into music was the idea of creating my own sound. From the moment I picked up the guitar I was interested in recording and producing music. Over the years I have gone onto record songs in a number of genres. There are so many things I now know about music that I wish I knew when I started playing. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Trombone, Euphonium, Music

I have strived for my teaching style to be the most inclusive, accessible, and overall enjoyable experience. That is the way I was taught from previous instructors and I plan to utilize some of the beneficial resources they have shared with me over the years. I want all of my students to realize how powerful the world of music is and the large sense of community that comes along with it. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Ukulele, Music

I have been teaching for a year, as a teacher in person and online privately, at Axis Music Academy, and through Ignite! the Sparks!. I have taught ages 5-42, and love every age for voice, piano, guitar, and ukulele. I can teach absolute beginners to advanced vocalists, and beginner to intermediate piano, ukulele, and guitar. I specialize in musical theatre technique, acting technique, vocal technique and conditioning, sight singing, and music theory. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Fiddle, Music, Keyboard

I firmly believe that students are best served when their teacher knows and cares about them. This attitude toward teaching helps me to tailor instruction to students' needs rather than following a prescriptive method. I usually begin lessons with a brief, informal conversation where we discuss the student's week and talk about things that are important to them. A strong and appropriate student-teacher relationship is the bedrock for successful goal-setting, accountability, and, of course, fun in private lessons! Read More