Music Lessons Tennessee

Instruments: Piano, Bassoon, Music

I have loved music from a young age and enjoy musical adventures with my students. Every day I find ways to connect a singing tone to work with pianist, singers, and other woodwind performers. I have a quest to understand music at the deepest levels and bring the benefits of Conservatory training and the joy of music festivals to every lesson. I studied bassoon performance, music education classes, woodwind and vocal techniques at the University of Miami with Luciano Magnanini and completed my studies in performance, music history and music composition at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory on a full scholarship with William Winstead and Allan Sapp. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Piccolo, Music

I hold a Bachelors of Arts in Flute Perfromance at Texas Southern University located in Houston,TX. I've had the opportunity to perform with many university ensembles on campus (many of which I've had the honor of serving as principal player). I've performed with many local ensembles throughout the city including the Gulf Coast Concert Band. I have also been featured on records with gospel artist Zacardi Cortez and jazz legend Joe Sample. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar, Music

For beginning students, I typically start with lessons I have developed to get them on the right track . Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce bass parts that are appropriate for their first performance with other musicians. Ultimately every student is different and has different needs and expectations. With that in mind I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Harmonica, Lap Steel Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Recorder, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

The good feeling of playing along with friends and taking a solo is within every students' grasp. I will show you the way there. With a solid and straightforward approach to theory as it applies directly to your instrument, you will feel confident and unafraid of any music endeavor. You will learn the basics and much more than you thought possible, retaining 95 percent of what you learn! Music is fun, and songs are the creative expression of what we feel. Read More

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

After graduating from there in 2005, I moved to Nashville, TN and began touring the country with local artists. Most of my touring days were as lead guitarist, although sometimes I did take on a more rhythm & acoustic role. It was also in Nashville that I began to learn and love Fingerpicking guitar in the style of Chet Atkins. My main focus at this time in my personal playing is split between fingerpicking and jazz. Read More