Music Lessons Pennsylvania

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar

As I said above, my biggest priority is to guide the student on their journey to discovering the music that they would like to play and create. When I was first learning, it was a struggle to unlock my own creativity and become daring enough to play my own music in front of others. Luckily, I had amazing instructors who helped me break out of my shell and find my confidence. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

I teach both classical and contemporary styles. I focus heavily on ear training and healthy ways to sing out and grow vocal range. For piano lessons, I generally use Alfred's curriculum but I am open to what a student has used previously as well. I will work to keep lessons fun and engaging according to what the student's needs are at the time. I will send homework and often encourage students to record progress through the week when they are able to practice. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I played drum set for a touring band, most notably performing at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, I played drum set for my own band, Design The Void, I played guitar for numerous local bands, and performed with my colleagues on mallet percussion in the Mansfield, PA area. With the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, I have had multiple performances in amazing venues as a percussionist: The Library of Congress, Penn State University, City Hall in Philadelphia, and much more. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Recorder, Piccolo, Music

I believe that studying music has value far beyond simply learning an instrument. I hope that my students are inspired by music, and really feel the freedom to treat it as a creative outlet. Additionally, practicing consistently teaches discipline. Even for beginners, it is better to practice for 10 minutes every day than four hours once a week. I try to be as encouraging as possible, and will also provide opportunities for students to play with others or perform for friends/family. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Djembe

For my beginner students, I usually start with how to properly hold the drumsticks. If a student doesn't have proper technique while playing the drums, they won't progress nearly as fast. I then like to go into learning rudiments and basic drum grooves. Once they start to get comfortable on a drum set, I'll throw in some basic sight reading. The books I mainly use are "Stick Control" by George Lawrence Stone, "The New Breed" by Gary Chester and "Syncopation" by Ted Reed. Read More