Music Lessons Kentucky

Instruments: Voice, Clarinet, Recorder, Music

In doing so, in-depth understanding of the text in the song will be discussed in order to articulate the text with good phrasing and direction. For a clarinet student, I will generally warm up with breathing techniques and proper embouchures to produce good tone. Exercises to develop core muscles as well as coordination and agility in the hands will be given as assignments along with appropriate pieces to apply such developing skills. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Music

Mr. Kay’mon M. - lyric tenor from Louisville, KY known to bring warmth and brilliance to the opera stage, has song throughout the country. A senior at the University of Kentucky, Mr. Kay'mon is perusing a bachelor’s in music performance. He has sung with The Bluegrass Opera, The Bellarmine Chorus, The Louisville Chorus, The Lexington Singers, The University of Kentucky Opera Theatre, The University of Kentucky Men’s Choir, and many others. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Music, Keyboard

I started lessons when I was 6 years old. It came natural to me and became an instant safe place. I would play so much at home my parents would have to make me take a break. That drive prepared me for teaching others to have the same passion for it. I started giving lessons about 5 years ago. I have taught students of all ages and have even taught a student with special needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Recorder, Music, Keyboard

For beginning voice students, I typically start with a combination of folk songs and basic musical theater pieces as we establish proper breath support, tone resonance, diction and music reading skills. For beginning woodwind students, I find the Standards of Excellence Books to be a great starting point to establish technique, breath support, musicality and basic music reading while still allowing the capability to add beginning solo pieces depending on the student. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet, Music

I personally believe in going as per the pace of the student. A progressive pace is important as well as a balance of not moving too quickly or too slowly for the students. Having fun learning music is also important to me. I like to encourage students to practice and I also implement ways to assist with making practice time more fun. The goal of music is for the student to enjoy what they are learning so that they will continue their lessons and look forward to lessons, not to feel high pressure and turn away from music altogether. Read More