Piano Lessons Arkansas

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Flute, Ukulele, Recorder, Piccolo, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

For piano students I usually use Piano Adventures method books while supplementing with scales, pop and classical repertoire, theory, ear training, history and more. For ukulele and guitar we focus on strumming patterns, rhythm, chords, and repertoire anywhere from rock or pop to classical. Sometimes I will use a method book for guitar or ukulele students if they like that fit. I subscribe to Everand to access a library of music regularly for my students. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For beginning students who are children, I use a variety of methods based on the personality and interests of the student. The first lesson is used to get to know the student and their interests. After this first lesson, I have a much better idea of what particular piano method series will work best for that student. I believe that all piano methods have their individual strengths and weaknesses and I try to pick the piano method that will work best for each student. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Recorder, Keyboard

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with the Standard of Excellence Method Book 1. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of those fundamentals, I will begin to introduce other method books and solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. Fundamentals will still be a major part of every lesson even after the student has grasp them. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lesson engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Saxophone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar

Since I work with all kinds of artists I take an interest in many genres of music and can play from classical to jazz improv and sheet music. I've studied music theory and use it in my process of writing daily in my workflow. I encourage students to learn theory as I do offer a bit of theory in every lesson as it gives a student more thinking tools to use in music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Djembe

From the first time I taught a person how to do a drum roll I was hooked on teaching. My goal is to teach 1 million people. I love seeing how excited my students get after they get it. There is never any down time in a lesson, I always have many lessons prepare for a student. I want my students to take control and do the assignments without me assigning them. Read More