Music Lessons St Louis County, MO

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

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 helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the students, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Flute, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I don't believe in a one size fits all mentality for music education, I've often seen this approach derail students from enjoying the process and eventually terminating their relationship with music overall. Students are a case-by-case basis, and in that regard, each lesson is catered to the students actual goals and interests. I believe in training our ears and our sense of rhythm to a point where the student can figure things out and make artistic decisions on their own and use lessons, less as a tutorial, but as a source of inspiration to pursue the things that brought them here in the first place. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Music, Keyboard

For young beginner students (Ages 3-7) I typically start them with the Music for Little Mozart Series (4 books total). I pair that with fun music games, rhythm practice, listening activities and other misc. activities. At this age it is difficult for them to sit at the piano bench for the whole lesson so we only spend about half the lesson (but split up) at the piano and the other half learning basic music concepts through games. Read More

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

In my second book I devote most of the curriculum to teaching the concepts of chord theory with movable chord patterns and learning to play scales over chords for improvisation. Therefore my students get a thorough knowledge of reading and playing notes, chord theory concepts and positional guitar playing through movable CAGED system in positional playing in various styles. This way my stiden are equipped for all genres of music. /p Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Latin Percussion, Music, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

As an art form, there is a constant struggle between creating music that is technically "perfect" and music that "speaks to the heart". I believe there is a balance between these two objectives and we will work tirelessly to find that place where you can discover your musical artistry. I am a patient instructor and will never demand perfection from my students. I will always encourage you to do your best and reach your highest potential as a musician. Read More