Rhett L  
Instruments: Piano, Voice
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, Showtunes, Spirituals, Soul

In my four years of experience as a private piano and voice instructor, I have honed my teaching methods to cater to the unique needs of each individual student. I have consistently taught students from home or at their home for 4 years. With a solid foundation in music theory, technique, and performance, I work diligently to cultivate a nurturing and supportive learning environment that fosters growth and creativity. I am adept at tailoring lessons to accommodate various learning styles and skill levels, instilling a sense of confidence and passion in my students as they progress on their musical journey. My deep love for teaching stems from witnessing the transformative power of music in the lives of not only my own students, but in the lives of those who love music and pursue music lessons; seeing people’s faces light up as they master a challenging piece or find their voice brings me immense joy and fulfillment. It is truly an honor to share my knowledge and enthusiasm for music with others, guiding them towards their full potential as musicians.

For beginning piano students, I typically start with the Faber Piano Adventures books (while there have been a few times for individual students I used different books that worked better for their learning styles. For intermediate and advanced piano students, I pick one song (usually classical to teach technique), and they pick one song. I like to allow students to show me what they want to play, whether it is Taylor Swift or Beethoven. For vocal students who are beginners, I tend to let them bring in songs that they know well and assess from teaching those songs where to go from there with them. For intermediate and advanced vocal students (especially ones who are serious), I assign repertoire that is fitting for developing their technique as a singer. I am always open to them bringing songs to me, as well. I feel like in all songs, there is something that can be learned!