Music Lessons Shelby County, AL

Instruments: Voice, Cello, Trumpet, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, Tuba, Music

I will admit will full confidence that I am the type of teacher to keep it laid back and casual, but will not let my student stop giving me their full effort. If anything, they will be disappointing themself in the future, and I refuse to allow that to happen. If I do not make my student laugh in the first ten minutes of the lesson, then I have failed to make them comfortable for that lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Organ, Music, Keyboard

Hello, I am a classically trained pianist who decided to pursue jazz and pop performance as a career. I have been playing music as a living since I was 17 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree from FAU, and finished the coursework for a Master's of Music in Jazz Studies at FIU. Before I finished the degree, I began to tour the US and the Caribbean Is. for the next decade. Read More

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

I have been teaching since college when I was 22. I have trained multiple band-mates from scratch. I continue my training on all my instruments and I am considering becoming a music professor at a university eventually and possibly. I have a history with several students from ages 4-28. I have even taught students with learning disabilities such as ADD, ADHD, etc. In addition, I believe music is a great communicator for people who have a lot to express. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Classical Guitar

This may include classical literature, jazz standards, musical theatre selections, worship music, or modern commercial styles. I emphasize musicianship, expressive performance, music theory, and proper technique while keeping learning engaging and enjoyable. When teaching adults, I take a highly personalized approach. I begin by learning what styles, goals, or past experiences motivate them, and I shape instruction around those interests, whether they want to refine existing skills, return to music after many years, or explore something entirely new. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Trumpet, Drums, Music, Keyboard

My approach to teaching is something that I take very serious. I believe in being the best not being number #1. I love music and want to work with musicians who want to get better and take their music endeavors to the next level. One of my teachers at Jackson State University told us that as a musician you are supposed to get better as the years go by and as you get older you become even stronger if it’s vocals or instrumentals. Read More