Music Lessons St Petersburg County, PA

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music

In my approach to teaching music, I believe in establishing a strong foundation while tailoring my methods to meet each student's individual developmental stage and unique aspirations. When teaching piano, I place a dual emphasis on music theory and practical application, ensuring that students comprehend the language of music while exploring the tactile world of the keys. Beginning with theory provides a solid framework upon which to build, gradually transitioning into playing simple songs that resonate with the student's current abilities. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar

I am adaptable to what interests and clicks with you as a musician, so if you want to dive deep into music theory, including music notation, harmony, advanced rhythms, awesome. If you would rather learn by ear and reading basic chord charts and lead sheets, no problem. Regardless, I like to start with establishing good form and a basic understanding of musical terms. From there, well look at the music that inspires you and craft a strategy to increase your comfort and proficiency in that area. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For young children, I usually choose teaching books that are more fun and give them a basic start with understanding musical symbols by performing tasks in their books. Once students begin to understand how to read and play, I start to introduce the next level of material for them. For adults, I focus on what they are interested in and give more in-depth theory or compositional discussions if they wish or guide them towards playing pieces they always wanted to learn. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Music

Having grown from southern roots as a Louisiana native, I am encouraged by the opportunities 1200 miles have fostered in both my professional and individual growth and development. I am currently a Music Education (Voice) & Hospitality Management student at The Pennsylvania State University where I have had the opportunity to enrich my knowledge of the field/industry and to strengthen my abilities as both an individual and performer. Music has always served as an important aspect of my life and it is my goal to share such a love and profound understanding of the beauty in our art form with each student that I meet and interact with. Read More

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

I've been a professor of guitar for more than two dozen years at four nearby universities, teaching through the Master's level in Jazz and Classical Guitar Performance. Many of my former students have been or are currently professors of guitar at colleges and universities (WVU, West Virginia Wesleyan, Kenyan, Fairmont State, McHenry, Bethany, Frostburg), have been admitted to prestigous musical conservatories or universities, placed as finalists in statewide musical competitions, or have established themselves as performers or teachers in the field. Read More