Piano Lessons in Smyrna, GA

Instruments: Piano Bass Guitar Synthesizer

I have been teaching for 30+ plus years and I enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds. I help all my students identify their passion for music so that they can create realistic goals and achieve them. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Ukulele Music Keyboard

This positive reinforcement not only fuels their desire to improve but also cultivates a sense of pride in their achievements, making them eager to take on new challenges and explore more complex concepts. In addition, I strive to understand what inspires each student on a personal level. By identifying their interests and preferences, whether it be a particular genre of music or a certain instrument, I can customize my teaching approach to better align with their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I am an experienced musician. I have taught many students with a variety of different music styles. I utilize my skills as a musician and a counselor to best meeting my students needs. My goals is to help them to reach their desired goals. Each session is tailored to meet my students needs and will include things that they are eager to learn as well as the tools and techniques that I have learned to teach them. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I don't offer a common style of lessons with all students, instead I design a course of study based upon each student's interests, personality, and the direction they want to go with their music, and after a few sessions of working together, I like to select repertoire that showcases them well and peaks their interests. Some techniques and concepts are commonly shared within the studio, however sessions may take a different direction of music study based on discovering a student's strengths and weaknesses and how to build upon on certain areas in their training so his/her lesson is productive. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ

I am a full time professional musician who is passionate about providing for my students the very best in music instruction for piano, organ, or voice. I started teaching while in high school and have maintained music studios throughout the southeast for over 35 years. I am dedicated to continually improving my teaching skills and feel one of the greatest skills I can provide my students is teaching them how to perfect their practice skills, thus enabling them to become musicians who can function independently of studio instruction.Musically, technique, and creativity are hallmarks of my teaching style. Read More

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

While teaching and directing in Northwest Indiana I began to write and compose music for my own projects which led me to traveling overseas and touring across America, playing thousands of venues, sharing the stage with well known artists all while sharing my music. I've also recorded dozens of records from coast to coast. I lived in Nashville, TN for a few years composing, recording and performing, and recently moved to Atlanta over the last two years. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

For beginning piano players I use Alfred's Basic music Library Books, which is a great course! There are books for children level, as well as adult books, which may be accompanied by a workbook and a recital book. Depending on the students level, I try to accomplish completing 1-2 pages in the book each lesson. For voice lessons, I use a variety of vocal warm ups and breathing techniques to help students prepare for songs of their choice. Read More