Music Lessons Kentucky

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Music

I began teaching percussion immediately after high school. While attending EKU, I helped my former high school by teaching the percussion section during the marching band season. I taught the section every year for about 12 years before being hired as a full-time teacher and becoming the assistant director of the band. I still mainly focus on the percussion section every year, but my responsibilities have spread to assisting with other sections of the band as well. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Clarinet, Recorder, Music

However, I always found passion towards music since early childhood that never seemed to be the dream I could pursue due to family background and expectations. It was then that I realized that the strong purpose and passion I had for music would ultimately lead me to the path of a meaningful, content life. I knew that I had made the right decision in pursuing music as I spent my years at the School of Music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trombone, Recorder, Euphonium, Music, Keyboard

I find it more awarding to myself and my students develop the passion for music! With this being said, I find it highly important to progress with the student's pace. It is my goal to set goals that will fit the student's ability and to push to the point that the student can handle at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps that student's self-esteem and will eager the student to push his/her self more. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet, Music

Typically in the first lesson, I assess the playing level of the student by asking them general questions about what they have done with music so far. From there it is easy for me to determine what to begin teaching first. For beginner students, I like to start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements book. If the student has graduated from the beginner book, then I can proceed to intermediate or advanced methods which will include a combination of studies in pedagogy, repertoire, composers, etudes, ensemble work, and technical studies. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Music, Keyboard

I started lessons when I was 6 years old. It came natural to me and became an instant safe place. I would play so much at home my parents would have to make me take a break. That drive prepared me for teaching others to have the same passion for it. I started giving lessons about 5 years ago. I have taught students of all ages and have even taught a student with special needs. Read More