Voice Lessons South

Instruments: Piano, Voice

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing your students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find what inspires student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

Fun is the goal of each student because a student enjoying themselves will always want to practice and be successful. I try to incorporate as much learning in a light, fun filled environment as possible to keep the student interested. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for their gift/talent. Therefore, it’s important that each student develops at their own pace. We set realistic goals together and then I create a program based on those goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, French Horn, Piccolo, Oboe, Conga, Keyboard

I have had a long and wonderful career as a music educator and am now retired, but my passion for teaching music is still strong. I recently moved from Upstate NY to Fort Mill, SC and am excited to open a studio in my new home. My background is in instrumental music and choral/ classroom. It has been a delight to be involved in both band and choral musical activities. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

My principles of pedagogy are based on performing and teaching. I have crafted my own method, especially for children. Thos ,ethod help to train ears while teaching proper posture and technique, which leads to correct concentration and reflection. During my lessons I always demonstrate my playing. The ultimate goal is to perform beautiful music. For older students and adults I am using professional European methods and also Bastien New Traditions that is different in a number of ways that make it a captivating and dynamic way to teach. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Double Bass

My teaching methods for all instruments are to start with the basics and slowly build the foundation of a good, overall musician. For piano, I begin with Faber Piano Adventuresand Beginning Piano for Adultsby Bastien Bastien. With vocal instruction, I prefer to begin with vocal excrsises to strengthen the voice. Once the student is ready, we will move into repertoire like the first and second book of solos (for any range) by G. Read More