Piano Lessons in Kingston Springs, TN

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Double Bass Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Teachers are faced with a unique opportunity that of being able to grow while helping someone else to grow. Whether it be a wide-eyed five year-old child with fresh ears, a socially challenged teen with a spark, or an adult whos finally started after a lifetime of excuses, teaching music combines many elements, many skills, and many rewards. Learn to play funk, rb, rock, blues, hip hop, jazz, or even classical Theory, Scales, Finger Exercises, Phrasing,Songs, How to read and write music, create solos, write your own songs, and Jam with others. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele

I am a creative, passionate, well-rounded music instructor who strives to instill a love for music in all of my students. Growing up in a musical household with both my mother and my grandmother as music teachers, I have been fortunate enough to have had musical exposure throughout my life. In 2012, I received a Bachelor in Voice Performance Syracuse University. In May 2020, I received my K-12 music teaching certification as well as a Master of Music Education from Temple University. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer Accordion

My goal is to get people up and running as quickly as possible, playing music they want to play. Practice is needed and my hope always is to get students to want to practice, not because they have to practice. I always use the term "rehearse", as we musicians don't like to practice but we are alway's rehearsing. If I can inspire a student, then their goal of being successful is very attainable. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

June 1998 Live hour radio broadcast on CSA Country Jam program in Laurel, MDMay, 2001 Sang at the Bluebird Caf, Nashville, TN Sept, 2004 Weekly television appearances on public access television channel 13 as a vocalist viewed in Los Angeles and surrounding cities1994 through 1997 Performance on Nashville On Stage television programApril 15th 2006 Performed in the stadium in Bayonne, New Jersey at the Relay For Life Performances on Jesse Goldberg Show on Channel 19 in Nashville, TN---May and August 2007 Featured on Tampa Bayʼs 10 Morning Show titled Studio 10, the largest CBS affiliate in the country (April 2007) Headliner at the Belle Mehus Theatre in Bismarck, North Dakota on April 6th, 2009 with the Scott Prebys Orchestra Work as a Music Director--Topanga Canyon Church 1986, 1987 Organist and Conductor for church services Center For Positive Living, Simi Valley, Ca.---1994 through 1998 Conducted and hired musicians for a weekend local access cable show televised throughout Los Angeles. Read More

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Mallet Percussion

I am a pianist and mallet percussionist. I grew up playing piano and percussion and double majored in both instruments in college. I work primarily a pianist in town but will occasionally go on the road as a jazz vibraphonist with various groups. I've toured playing various genres with several bands in over four continents. I have also taught as an adjunct professor at two different universities. As a performer my greatest accomplishments have been performing with such jazz greats as Clark Terry, Herbie Hancock, and Kenny Garrett. Read More

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

Typically, I begin with regimented learning. For guitar students, I use Hal Leonards Guitar Method 1. For voice students, I teach basic breathing exercises and fun, sustainable and memorable warm-ups. From there, I begin to prep them for their first solo performances. I offer studio-wide performance opportunities for new and experienced students to show off their skills! As they progress, I teach to their interests and needs. Some students may be in high school prepping for Solo and Ensemble, or All-State Chorus auditions, or even college auditions. Read More