Piano Lessons in Thompsons Station, TN

Instruments: Piano

I love piano! I am finishing a second Master's degree in Piano Performance at Austin Peay State University (anticipated graduation - December 2015). I completed a DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts) degree in music composition/piano/musicology in 2001 and am active as a composer/arranger in the Nashville area. I also hold a Master's degree in music ministry and have served as minister of music and minister of music and youth in churches in Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I was raised in a musical home in New York City suburbia. Therefore, I was constantly surrounded by the sound of music. My parents were classical violinists and my older brother and I quickly developed a love for making music. I want my students to love it as much as I did when I started studying it. When I was five, I began classical piano studies with Elena Belli at Manhattan School of Music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

My love for playing and learning about music began as a 5th Grader Trumpeter in the School Band. I transitioned to singing in Choirs and Musicals in High School and performed as a Church Cantor. I went on to study Vocal Performance at Vanderbilt University, where I discovered the joy of Songwriting on the Piano and Guitar. After college, I continued performing and teaching with The University of Alabama Opera Theatre. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Iam a spirited and passionate instructor who loves all things music. I studied Vocal music at Fisk University. I have performed with artists from many different genres, including Kid Rock and Mandisa Hundley. I have been blessed with the opportunity to perfom all over the country as well as internationally. I believe that music is the greatest language and that everyone should learn to speak it. I was born with music inside me. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Harp Music Keyboard

At the student's first lesson, I do a lot of observing. I like to find out their mobile dexterity, what they may already know about music or their instrument, and go from there. I'll usually decide with the student what their goals and objectives for their instrument will be so that they have something to work towards. As a teacher who is big on encouragement, I use a rewards method. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Double Bass

My teaching style is built on a foundation of encouragement and self-improvement. For a student to truly progress, he or she needs to be inspired and that's what my job is mostly about. I take great pride in being able to motivate and push students to want to get better on their own time, with the lesson time being available for learning new skills and techniques. Always being positive, even in criticism, is important to me. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

I am a professional singer, songwriter, pianist, recording artist and touring dancer. I was born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Canada and now reside in Nashville, Tennessee. I received my formal musical training with an ARCT in Teaching with the Royal Conservatory of Music. My performing experience plus the formal training, has awarded me the versatility to make learning stress free and fun. With my move to Nashville, I have been doing more songwriting, recording and producing for myself and other artists. Read More