Piano Lessons in High Shoals, NC

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

When it comes to strategies regarding teaching I use many methods. I usually will start students understanding the fundamentals of music literacy. In order to achieve the introductory points of this we will work out of a method book like a Hal Leonard Beginner Guitar Method 1. We will understand the importance of understanding how to count rhythms and read pitches correctly. I also focus highly on the correct techniques of the instrument in order to avoid bad habits in the future. Read More

Instruments: Piano Clarinet Bass Guitar Electric Guitar

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. I'm graduating from university with a music education degree December 2021 and am incredibly excited to assume my first school position. I am also excited to bring in more and more students throughout the year. I've had ample experience performing in band, solo, and orchestra. I have also been provided the wonderful opportunity of teaching both privately and in a classroom setting at Spartanburg High School. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Synthesizer Keyboard

I like to set attainable, yet challenging goals for each student. Ensuring that each student progresses at his or her own pace will encourage the development of a love for music. I try to acknoweldge a student's progress in order to inspire a desire to keep learning. Each lesson includes some technical exercises, a theory component, and other components pertinent to the specific instrument. For example, piano and organ students will learn scales and arpeggios, voice students will learn various breathing techniques. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

At the beginning of our time, I like to set goals with my students. As we progress, we revisit these goals to make sure were on track and to see if any of the goals have changed. Students should always learn at their own pace, not mine, so I dont like to be too strict with these goals and progressions. Its all about having fun and learning a new skill! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder French Horn Piccolo Oboe Conga Keyboard

Engaging the students in active participation is crucial in all learning modalities as is discovering what motivates him or her to excel. Teaching is not a static endeavor, and requires fluidity and flexibility on the part of the teacher. I take pride in my ability to analyze and monitor the learning situation and regularly modify as need be. Children are natural music makers and it is so important to keep that joy of learning, alive and well! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching music lessons for over 5 years. When I first started, I taught part time for people in my church. I began to realize that I love to help develop people. I see myself as a catalyst for realizing full potential. I believe a teacher's greatest asset is not necessarily how much knowledge that can instill into their student, because knowledge can only take you so far. Rather a teacher's greatest asset is inspiration. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ

playing since the age of 10, I have been gifted to play by ear. After discovering this gift . I enhanced my skills by learning to read classical music, jazz and contemporary gospel and hymns. I received some training at Fayetteville state university school of music and the school of music in Charlotte,NC and also received some training from dr, bracket and also some of the best musicians in charlotte NC. Read More