Piano Lessons in Keene, KY

Instruments: Piano Voice

Each lesson, we will start with stretches and warmups, and I will ask the student if there is anything they want to work on that day. After their lesson, we come up with a game plan together for their practice sessions in the coming week, including identifying which issues need to be worked on at home and how to do so. I view vocal study as collaboration, and above all, I believe it should be fulfilling and fun. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Music

I have been teaching students for many years and love the challenge of developing new students into musicians that can be proud of their art. I graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in Music Industry. While attending EKU I studied percussion under Dr. Jason Koontz and was involved in numerous ensembles including the Percussion Ensemble, the Steel Band Ensemble, the African Drum and Dance Ensemble, the Marching Band, and more. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I am not a passive bystander at lessons; I jump right into the music and guide students on how to best read and play each song. A theory-centered approach to piano is very important. When your child takes lessons, he or she won't merely learn how to play piano, but how to understand and love all music. Every child is capable of learning how to play piano and of being proud of what they have accomplished. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

In addition, I like to incorporate my student's interests into their goals. For instance, for my guitar students, I like to set a realistic goal (a song they want to be able to play) and tailor my lessons towards my student being able to play that, while at the same time learning their fundamentals, or whatever else is in their lesson plan for that session. I find this to be both rewarding and inspiring. Read More