Music Lessons Pennsylvania

Instruments: Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Music

Especially for upright bass, technique and proper muscle use is of utmost importance. Ensuring a student will not injure themselves immediately or with continued practice would be covered first especially for beginners. After proper technique and comfort is established, we learn scales, sight reading, solo or duet pieces selected by ability, as well as any thing the student shows interest in learning. Also important to me is instrument maintenance! Cleaning your bass, bow hair, and properly humidifying the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students, we will go over the basics of single-note playing, as well as basic chords. We will also cover basic rhythms, so they can build up to playing their favorite songs. There are also many ways to be creative with music, and we may also play some musical games to make practicing more fun. If students are interested in composing or song-writing, I can assist with that as well. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music

As a composer, I have woven my melodies into the intricate fabric of musical landscapes. Guiding aspiring vocalists and actors, I take immense pride in having nurtured talents that have graced regional, Off-Broadway, and even illustrious Broadway productions. My passion for continuous growth fuels my love for learning, propelling me to higher octaves of understanding. For the past two years, I have been privileged to wield my expertise as a music director, vocal coach, and conductor within the embrace of the Actors Equity Association theatres, solidifying my place in the heart of the music world. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Ukulele, Euphonium, French Horn, Music

For young students or beginners, I start with a lesson book such as Essential Elements or Accent on Achievement. Each of these methods series have multiple books that the student can progress through. Once they have reached a certain level of understanding, I will sprinkle in songs that they know and enjoy, such as Disney songs, pop songs, etc. For high school students, I start with famous repertoire for their instrument or more advanced pieces they are interested in. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Banjo, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Working for a local drum teacher in 2005, I started teaching private music lessons in students' homes. From there, I took up residence at a local music store where I taught guitar, ukulele, bass, harmonica, songwriting, and music theory for the next fifteen years. During the pandemic, I added teaching virtually to my repertoire and have fallen in love with it. Personally, I started playing music because I loved exploring and learning more about the music I I was already listening to--and I desperately wanted to learn how I could create my own sounds. Read More