Voice Lessons Virginia

Instruments: Piano, Voice

I see myself as a facilitator, helping students discover new elements of music and music theory and building upon those to create a greater understanding of reading and playing music both for piano and voice. Often i will model by playing a song first so that the student cannot not only hear what is sounds like but observe my technique, finger changes, dynamic ranges, tempo and so on. There are many elements to performing a piece besides just playing the correct notes! Read More

Instruments: Voice

Because the lessons are one-on-one, we will start where you are now, and tailor your lessons to your individual skills and goals. Singing is fun, and even more so as you master the building blocks of vocal technique! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Staying true to traditional teaching is important to me, however each student learns at his/her own pace where one student may need a slower, more structured curriculum while another needs a more varied, advanced course of study. This revels itself quickly and I pride myself in my ability to diagnose one’s learning style, finding his/her specific need and applying various methods to address that need, from sight reading and transposing to finger placement and exercises. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Keyboard

My preferred piano method is Piano Adventures and I recommend using the Lesson, Theory, and Sight Reading books at each level. For guitar and voice I typically do not follow any specific method unless the student has a preference. For more advance piano students I typically will begin using Suzuki or move them to Burgmller Etudes and Schumann's Opus 68 - Album for the Young. I perform an assessment of new students in the areas of sight reading, music theory, rhythm, performance, and ear training. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Acoustic Guitar

Natural music teachers love sharing music with their students. They feel a desire to share ideas, communicate concepts and inspire conversation with those around them. Teachers teach to reach children and see their progress develop over time. The best moment for me is witnessing a student grasp a concept for the first time. There is no better reward than helping a student finally reach clarity. This moment can be life-changing for both student and teacher. Read More