Piano Lessons in Clarcona, FL

Instruments: Piano Flute Recorder Piccolo

I base my curriculum on an individual students needs, skills, and personal preferences in style/genre. I have experience teaching both the Classic and Suzuki methods. I approach teaching by focusing on fundamental theory and techniques. For more experienced students enrolled in school musical programs, lessons will support their class curriculum and help work on the skills they need to succeed in their class and their performances. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trombone Euphonium

I am a young, enthusiastic music educator dedicated to providing positive musical experiences to every student I encounter. Earlier this year, I graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education with minors in secondary education and classical trombone performance. While in college, I performed in quite a few ensembles including the Howard University concert band, jazz ensemble, and the HU SHOWTIME Marching Band. I was in all of these ensembles for four years. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

The methods that I normally use are the Alfred Basic Piano Library, and the Faber and Faber Piano Adventures. I also use technique books such as Fingerpower, Hanon, and Czerny. I always incorporate Music Theory in my lessons as well as improvisation. i am familiar with the Royal Conservatory of Music technical requirements and find them necessary to any student wanting to become proficient at piano/keyboard playing. I use may online worksheets for theory, improvisation and fun repertoire as well. i am open to the needs of the student but also have a structured method of teaching so that all aspects of the music learning process is followed. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Mandolin

I teach out of a number of method books including Mel Bay, Alfred Guitar Method, Ernie Ball Guitar Method, and The Guitar Grimiore Book for the more advanced students. I also have a method of learning 5 songs in a month. I studied music at Lake Sumter Community College. There I studied music theory, music appreciation, music history, jazz, music composition, music scoring, and music arranging.I have done guitar lessons and guitar clinics for JB Player Guitars, and Cool Pick Guitar Picks. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

In middle and high school, I performed on saxophone, bassoon, drum set, all percussion, and guitar every year. I performed jazz, classical, military, big band, and marching band music. Served as head of the drumline in high school and taught many musicians how to perform on the snare drum, multi-tenors, bass drums, and mallet percussion. In college, I got more busy with schoolwork :( but I had time to compose music on my own and join a local pop-punk band called Shout London. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I have my own method of teaching which has worked for every student I have had.  For piano, I begin teaching basic music theory and sight reading from the very first lesson. I typically use "Piano Adventures" method books as a baseline, but tailor the lessons to each student's needs.  For voice, I use a mix of karaoke tracks and light piano accompaniment to help the students learn to sing on their own. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Cello

My teaching style tends to adapt to the particular student. Nobody likes someone who comes on too strong or is completely set in their ways. I want to get to know you! I then try to bring my approach into the picture. I have a very engaging teaching style. I feel that getting constant feedback from the student is very important. The last thing I want is a confused student! Read More