Music Lessons Tennessee

Instruments: Drums, Bass Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students, I usually customize the material at the start so it can be more understandable. Some instructor's booklets can be confusing, so I just want to explain is as simply as possible and that may vary from student to student (everyone is different). For more advanced students (on bass and guitar), I use Chris Kemp's Journey to Planet Guitar. It contains everything a musician needs to know, presented in an innovative, easy way. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, Music, Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching music in high school by leading flute sectionals in the marching band and music theory to my fellow choir members. I focused on performing during my undergraduate studies; then had the opportunity to share my musical talents in a different way when I began my music therapy career. In music therapy, I used music to address musical and non-musical goals. I have taught adaptive lessons for guitar and piano to teenagers through the senior age group. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Music

Alto saxophone: 10 years of experience Piano: 4 years of experience Music Theory: 3 years of experience Clemson University: Pep band member, and the lead in the saxophone section in the Marching Band member for two years. Jazz ensembles: Five years of being in various groups Band Ensemble: 10 years of being a member in various ensembles, and the Knoxville Community Band for one year Private instructor: 2 years, I helped students with basics on how to play the saxophone in high school. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar

I think it is important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. Everyone learns differently and everyone has different interests and goals. My goal as a teacher is to try and cater to the student's interests. My mission is to give you the tools and knowledge to be able to play the music want to learn and be able to give the instruction to be able to be creative on your instrument. Read More

Instruments: Trombone, Ukulele, Euphonium, Tuba, Music

For beginning students, such as children I focus on developing strong fundamentals such as air control, mouthpiece blowing, and hand-eye coordination with their instrument. This slowly moves into rhythm and pitch reading for beginners. Intermediate to advanced students build on these fundamentals and also have the privilege of learning repertoire with performance possibilities. For adults I like to see what suits their personal interests and then work together to achieve their goals through mentorship and collaboration. Read More