Piano Lessons Mississippi

Instruments: Piano

There is additional research suggesting that improvisation stimulates the brain in ways that promote resilience, responsiveness, creativity, innovation, my teaching is very important because current research in both education and youth development indicates the strong correlation between music education and the development of strong academic and social/emotional learning outcomes among youth. The results are in: music in general and ensemble training in particular nurture strong social and emotional learning skills, e.g., collaboration, critical thinking, self- discipline, and self-efficacy. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Recreational music making is alive and well. I remember coming across my first teaching experience where students wanted to abandon the printed page and just sit down and play from their hearts. For them, it was all about learning to play by chords and by ear. This approach changed my initial teaching style dramatically. I found myself with a roster of 80 students who mostly wanted to play for fun--hymns, gospel tunes, folk songs, patriotic songs, holiday music and happy birthday. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Music, Keyboard

I began teaching privately in college. I also was a teacher assistant to a music teacher at a local elementary school during my undergraduate years. Now as a professional educator, I teach middle school choir, private piano/violin lessons, play for my church, and, at times, direct my church choir as well. I love to encourage the art and discipline of practice and passion. I love to encourage students with recitals, awards, and celebrating each of their accomplishments on their journey of music education. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I am passionate about music and love to share my knowledge with my students! In 2018, I graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Vocal Music Education with an emphasis in piano. In 2020, I completed my Master in Music degree in Piano Pedagogy and Performance at Samford University. From 2020-2022, I held a position of Instructor of Piano at University of Louisiana at Monroe where I taught private piano lessons, group piano classes, and piano pedagogy courses. Read More