Piano Lessons in Versailles, KY

Instruments: Piano Voice

My approach is twofold: addressing the mind and addressing the body. I always have beginners learn how to stretch and release tension before they even sing, just like any athlete would. I have them develop a pre-singing routine including these stretches so they can both prepare themselves physically and mentally for every lesson and practice session. Then, I teach them basic warmups which help them build an awareness of their breath and where their body is in space. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Music

My method of teaching is very detailed instruction. There are many books that tend to start with the assumption that you know something about music or that music is easy to just "pick up." I like to start from the students' most basic skill level and fill in all the gaps as they progress. This means that starting out might be a bit slow, but the learning curve for future lessons is shortened and students eventually end up further ahead than if they skipped around. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Many of them have since passed piano grade examinations and gained success in music competitions. While pursuing my doctoral degree, I was one of a handful of graduate teaching assistants at Penn State University that my duties included delivering individual piano lessons to music majors, and group piano lessons to non-majors. I have a wealth of experience teaching piano to a diverse group of students. By developing my students' listening, playing and thinking, I not only improved their piano technique, but also increased their understanding and appreciation of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Nothing makes me feel better than seeing my students enjoy their time with the instrument! Therefore, I feel that it's necessary to fit my teaching style to the student's desire. I start the first lesson by asking them about the music that they listen to to get a sense of their music style. Furthermore, I am interested in the student's goals for their lessons. After asking these important question, I can contruct a personalized lesson plan based on the student's wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I am a creative and enthusiastic teacher who believes in innovative teaching methods to help students of all ages and backgrounds reach their full potential. Every student has an ability to learn, and I am passionate about harnessing the innate skills in each child. I have played piano since the age of eight and grew up accompanying various choirs, playing in church, and performing in contests. In college, I discovered that my passion lies in teaching piano, so I have spent the past several years discovering various opportunities to harness and focus my gift. Read More

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

I studied percussion under Dr. Koontz at Eastern Kentucky University, where I learned to play all sorts of different styles ranging from classical to global. I performed with Eastern Kentucky University's percussion ensemble on various instruments ranging from vibes to marimba, concert snare, and even pan. Soon after, I auditioned for a World Class Indoor Percussion ensemble in Lexington, Kentucky, where I grew exponentially under the tutelage of world-famous instructors such as Nick Angelis and Zach Schlicher. Read More