Music Lessons Kentucky

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

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

For beginning students with instruments, I like to use the Hal Leonard's Essential Elements and piano, I like to use Alfred's Basic Piano Course Lesson Book and for voice I use FULL VOICE Workbook. I know each student is different and prepared to adjust in any way to meet the student's need. I like to start out the the fundamentals of hand placements, posture, how to sit or stand, what the notes are, etc. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Clarinet, Recorder, Music

I put emphasis in acquiring a desired set of skills must not tarnish one's love for music. Saying that, I expect my students to complete the assignments given and work hard to advance their understanding and abilities as musicians. I endeavor to seek and consider new ideas and strategies to broaden my perspectives and understandings that are beneficial to teaching a student. I also reflect upon my teaching methods from time to time with feedback and insight from others in a manner that leads to improved performance and development of skills to use a variety of methods and exercises in order to become a better instructor. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students I want to establish a strong connection to their ears and hands in order to give them a rock solid foundation that benefits their body and instrument for the long song, known as life. As the students progresses and begins to grasp the basic fundamentals of their instrument and music knowledge we will go over parts of songs or riffs that are appropriate to their skill level. 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