Piano Lessons in Red Oak, GA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Mallet Percussion

I help my students develop their own practice habits that help them to make music a practical part of their everyday life. It's important that students use healthy, smart habits from the beginning to avoid issues that can slow down development. The most important part of learning music is keeping it fresh and enjoying the process. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

Setting S.M.A.C. goals for my students is very important. These are specific, measurable, achievable and challenging. Nothing makes me feel more accomplished as when I help my student feel accomplished and reach their goals. I have a very non critical approach and encourage mistakes with a non judgemental attitude. I feel this lightens up the atmosphere and allows the student to grow at a much more rapid rate. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For beginner students, I typically start with Faber Piano Adventures as it is a very hands-on and interactive way of learning the piano. Once those levels are completed and I determine the student is ready, we move on to more appropriate classical solo repertoire, from various composers, exposing them to every era in Western Classical music, beginning with Baroque through the contemporary period. The goal is not only to build their technique as a performer but to enrich their education by taking a holistic approach. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I encourage my students to have notebooks, recorders, and to learn basic accompaniment via keyboard or guitar. This will help them to expand on their practices at home and feel empowered to create music on their own. I like to keep track of my students accomplishments and enjoy encouraging them along their musical journey. Each student comes with their own unique abilities, talents and training and I believe it is my duty to meet my students where they are at and gradually bring them towards where they desire to be and where I also see their greatest potential. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

It my job to meet the student where he/she from skill set standpoint and interest level.  Then I build the skills accordingly.  Once I begin to intervene with my students,I make the lessons approachable, so that the students feel comfortable, confident and challenged at the same time.  I am gentle, however, my expectations are high, even for my lowest student.  It is my belief is that as long as there is a desire for excellence, I will help you to the top!  If a student is willing to grow, then I am willing to show them the road map to meeting his/her fullest potential! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Organ Synthesizer Keyboard

My teaching goes all the way back to the late 80's . I began teaching the piano and drums to my little brother. I just turned 41 so it has to be about 30 years ago. I got my formal instruction in classical music in High School. That is where I developed a real passion for classical music, and opera. I went to Kentucky State University on a music scholarship. While there I was in several operas. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Euphonium French Horn Tuba English Horn Keyboard

Having Fun is my first method of music. For beginning students, I typically start with buzzing and humming and then start with My Creative Approach to Music Fundamentals,it is equally important that you experience the more creative aspects of music fundamentals, listening, Performing ,and composing activities from the start. This, after all, is the fun side of music; the part that makes all the studying practicing worthwhile. Musicians must practice; it's a fact of life. Read More