Music Lessons Orange County, NC

Instruments: Saxophone, Music

My goal in teaching music is to give the student the tools and confidence to find their own voice. Understandably that concept requires students to have a level of passion and independents that not all of them will start off with, but I believe those things can be promoted by approaching the student-instructor relationship as a partnership. Yes, the instructor should lead, as they are the ones with the knowledge and experience. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Saxophone, Drums, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Music, Djembe

My teaching experience has been for as long as I've been playing. Before studying any particular type of pedagogical approach, I've always had the gift and desire to share what I know with others. Formalized study has simply given me specific nomenclature for things. Having said that, my pedagogical approach is simple...discern how the student learns and give them the information clearly in that fashion. There are some people who are very literal and need specific details, whereas there are some who work well with general instruction and prefer to feel things out viscerally. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I find the most rewarding thing about teaching music is the spark that ignites in each individual student to blossom into a musician. The importance of each student is reflected in individual curriculum designed or each student. I believe in the idea that no student is the same. This being said I support individuality, because it allows for the horizons of the next musical generation to be innovative. I am excited to help blossom this next generations. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have been in love with music since I was a very young child. I was studying and performing singing and piano by the time I was five. I toured as a second soprano with the North Carolina Boys Choir for almost four years starting at age nine. I began teaching myself guitar at age fourteen. I was playing semi professionally as a performing songwriter when I studied guitar under master teacher Michael Kovitz in Raleigh NC. Read More

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

My teaching style is adaptable, but rooted in the methodology that I've developed based on my education and experience. It consists of helping the student learn what theyre interested in as well as what I think they need to reach their musical goals. Whether the student anticipates a career in music or just wants it as a hobby, I can meet them where they're at. I also know the importance of keeping music fun and exciting in order to avoid the feeling of burnout that can so easily sabotage a potential lifetime love of music. Read More