Music Lessons Sumner County, TN

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Harmonica, Lap Steel Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Recorder, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

The good feeling of playing along with friends and taking a solo is within every students' grasp. I will show you the way there. With a solid and straightforward approach to theory as it applies directly to your instrument, you will feel confident and unafraid of any music endeavor. You will learn the basics and much more than you thought possible, retaining 95 percent of what you learn! Music is fun, and songs are the creative expression of what we feel. Read More

Instruments: Trombone, Ukulele, Euphonium, Tuba, Music

I love the feeling of seeing my students achieve personal growth. I genuinely take the time to encourage each student to develop at their own pace, with focused guidance toward challenging yet realistic goals. Each lesson builds upon previous ones while continuing to address fundamentals and music reading. I like to work in a spiral curriculum where concepts repeat and grow towards higher levels of achievement. I feel that each student's wants and needs should be their primary learning achievements. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe, Music

The specific level used will be determined by the student's age. As piano students progress, I will suggest additional repertoire for solo performance and technical study. For late teen to adult students, I get to know my student's interests and musical goals to guide instruction accordingly. This helps to keep lessons engaging and fun despite age or ability level. For all students, I place an emphasis on aural training and sight-reading during instructional time. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet, Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Music

In my spare time, I enjoy playing video games and spending time with family. I have performed with various professional groups through out the years. A regular with the Orchestra of Northern NY and Northern Symphonic Winds as well as had the honor of performing with the U.S. Airforce Band. I studied under Catherine Meunier and James Petercsak. Compositionally, I have orchestrated and arranged works for Materia Collective as well as performed for them. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Mallet Percussion, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I started teaching music about 10 years ago, and Ive always enjoyed working with students. Ive performed professionally in several bands on multiple instruments in the past 10 years, and Ive also done a good bit of studio work from composition and recording, to producing, to mastering. I emphasize practice, having fun, and learning useful skills as the keys to success in music lessons. I do believe a good combination of modern music, classical music, and music theory is the best way to become a well-rounded musician and maximize enjoyment! Read More