Piano Lessons Fauquier County, VA

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Double Bass, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Teaching Methods: I attained my M. Ed. in leadership and supervision at Antioch University. There I learned how better apply my teaching methods for more beneficial outcomes.  My most recent employment, with Nashville Public Schools (Music City!!!), afforded me the opportunity to teach modern band. Modern band philosophy combines instruments from various ensembles and allows the students the opportunity to explore and integrate the instrument of their interest into that band.  Modern Band is basically a rock band that is opened to other instruments and ideas that are most times contradictory to a typical rock band. I am an effective music instructor and each student will gain confidence and insight from my guidance.

Teaching Styles:  A great partial of my previous occupation required that I develop individualized programs to facilitate the needs of various learning categories.  I utilize all previously acquired knowledge and experience to facilitate adequate and effective outcomes for all of my students. I am intrigued by the opportunity to encourage, and contribute to the music industry through instruction and performance. I represent the institution with positivity and confidence. I prove effective and deliver positive, productive outcomes. It is a joyous event, seeing students acheive thier musical goals and dreams.

Instruments: Piano, Voice

Teaching Methods: The first lesson is more diagnostic in nature. I take time to test range, breathing, ear and musical knowledge. I like to really get a sense of the students goals and desires so that I can make sure my instruction will provide what the student is looking for. . I pick one piece of music for the student that works on technical aspects that need to be improved. The student then picks a piece that they have always wanted to work on or are interested in so that the lessons stay balanced. I believe that a student must enjoy their lessons in order to stay engaged and improve. Recitals are offered every six months and students are encourage to participate as it gives them a goal to work towards, a great experience and is a good way to really see the progress they are making in their lessons. I also believe it allows students to meet other people who are also passionate and excited to learn music.

Teaching Styles: I love seeing my students not only grow but realize their own musical abilities. I make sure to structure my lessons so that the students are challenged but that the goals are realistic and in the students ability. I love to acknowledge their accomplishments and believe that positive reinforcement is important to helping students stay excited and eager to learn. I believe honesty is the most important aspect of my job, I want students to feel safe and able to learn without any doubt that I am there for them and truly want them to succeed. I will never give up on any student who truly wants to learn and loves music.

Instruments: Piano, Voice

Teaching Methods: For beginning piano students I recommend Alfred, John Thompson, or Piano Adventures books.  (If you already have books that you have used on your own r with aother teacher, I am happy to use those as well!)  Additionally, I will choose a recital piece applicable to their level that the student will work on for a few weeks/ months at a time to be performed at their first recital performance.   For beginning voice students, we will work with a few pieces throughout the semester, in addition to sight-reading and theory exercises.  From these we will pick a piece to be memorized and performed at the student's first recital. Adult piano and voice students:  I work with you to figure out your goal and what you are interested in and will guide and tailor my instruction accordingly.

Teaching Styles: I work to foster a love of music and a desire to excel in each of my students.  I want them to practice because they love it and want to succeed!  I also feel that it is important to be a well rounded musician, so we will focus on theory, sight reading, composition, musicianship, performance-practice, and other important and fun aspects of music.  I believe that it is important to be grounded in a classical foundation (for both piano and voice students), but I also make sure to bring in pieces of the student's favorite style- which I find helps motivate them to practice and enjoy lessons even more.  I am passionate and creative and look forward to bringing on many new students of all ages and levels

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion

Teaching Methods: I believe music should be taught according to how each person is created and not according to a certain curriculum or a "cookie-cutter" approach. All parents may sit in with their students. I offer lessons to all ages.

Teaching Styles: I believe a student should have fun while they learn so I allow students to sing and play music that they love!