Music Lessons Williamson County, TN

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe, Music

I am a passionate music educator who loves working with instrumental students of all ages. In 2015, I graduated from Carson-Newman University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Instrumental and Vocal Music Education. During my time there, I participated in many ensembles and was awarded with several honors for my saxophone performance abilities. During this time, I also studied the oboe as my secondary instrument. In 2018, I graduated from Kent State University with a Masters of Music degree in Music Education where I emphasized in instrumental and general music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

My performance experience started at a very young age and consisted of entertaining myself in front of the mirror (at age 2), and creating shows for family. I started doing musicals and concerts at church around age 4 and entered community theatre around age 6. My enthusiasm for the performing arts continued to grow throughout childhood, and my teenage years. I started private Voice lessons at age 16 and studied Musical Theatre at Kent State University for the first two years of college. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Music, Acoustic Guitar

Though I adapt my approach and conversation techniques for all of my students, my underlying philosophy is the same for every student Ive ever taught. The philosophy is that progress is what were striving for, not perfection. I assess the skill and technical abilities and grow from that point. Moving forward is the goal, as a person, student, musician, and even my ability as a teacher. I also learn from my students which pushes me towards progress as well. Read More

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

I believe in music as a method of self expression, as well as a way to experience playing music with others in a band. I individualize my lessons to each student as an individual person. Everyone has their own learning style and personality, and I adapt to the student sitting in front of me. My students choose their style preferences and choose songs that they like. Some of my students work on sight reading, but it is not always necessary . Read More

Instruments: Trombone, Ukulele, Euphonium, Tuba, Music

I began teaching through my high school mentorship program in Texas during the early 2000s. Since then I have obtained my Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Northwestern State University, as well as a Master's degree in Trombone Performance. I did a semester of student teaching with the award winning Argyle High School band program in Argyle, Texas in 2012. I have additional experience teaching at the college level by providing weekly lessons to music students who played trombone as a graduate teaching assistant. Read More