Piano Lessons in Hermitage, TN

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

I settled in Atlanta in 1973, and started school in 1975. I went as far with school as my VA benefits would get me and then I left school, and got a job teaching in a local Atlanta store. I have been teaching, practicing and playing full time ever since.I love showing students how to work to learn, once they see how work pays off you can't stop them. I have my own Learn To Play Guitar book that I now use as handouts that have vocabulary, open chords, bar chords, inside chords, along with major and relative scales. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Synthesizer Keyboard

Teaching Style: Lessons should be a. ENJOYABLE . b. WELL-PLANNED with allowances for creativity when those opportunities happen . c. EXCELLENCE - each week actually learning something new to add to your ability to perform. d. about REAL SKILLS that you can really use to play or sing effectively. I believe I also need to know what you want to do and try to shape my goals above with your goals. For young children, I use John W. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I pride myself on catering to each individuals need and desire. I do give every student the same basic foundation, but after the foundation is set, the continued direction is entirely up to the student [parent]. In previous years, I've had students who wanted to be the next Beyonce, some who need better technique, and some who just wanted to build upon what they already had. Whatever the student's desire, it's my job, and my pleasure to see that it comes to fruition. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I meet the student's needs and structure the curriculum accordingly. I have books and resources, as well as recommended YouTube videos to to prepare for lessons. I'm a proponent of Positive Feedback and have training in Responsive Classroom. Musicians are diverse learners, and it is essential to identify a student's learning style, best method of organization, and personal joy for music. Here are a few of my favorite Voice Pedagogy Books; Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Bass Guitar Ukulele Double Bass

I try to work with students to develope not only the technical aspects of their instrument, but, also their overall musicianship; melodic perception, solid, staedy rhythm, tone, and dynamics. All of which can and should be used to help the student grow and enrich their own musical experience and passion. I'm comfortable teaching students of all ages and look forward to finding new students to share my musical knowledge and abilities with. Read More

Instruments: Piano French Horn

Faber piano adventures serie;Alfred piano series;John Thompson piano series... etc. (Depends on student's interests and needs) Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I will pass on the warmup methods that I was trained to do from my professors at Berklee and Manhattan School of Music. We will also go over the difference between practicing and jamming and how to do both in between lessons for I believe they are both important for vocal development for different reasons. I will keep an astute eye and ear on elements such as breath management, intonation, tone quality, phrasing, diction, expression, interpretation, stage presence, preparation, musicianship, and last but not least, attitude. Read More