Voice Lessons in Buckingham, DC

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone Bass Guitar Organ Music Keyboard

I have a vibrant personality and I love teaching, especially when it comes to helping students grasp things where traditional teaching methods have proved to be intimidating or unaccommodating. I have performed in a variety of ensembles and have produced multiple volumes of my own compositions. My musical background is rooted in jazz, funk, soul, and latin music, and my teaching method will tend to emphasize "grooves," with a special eye toward harmony, syncopation, comping, and improvisation. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

As a teacher, I am all about developing a passion for music and setting realistic musical goals for each lesson. I try to gently push my students in the right direction by finding out what kind of music really inspires them so I can tailor my instruction to their desires. However, if you're my student, I have high hopes and expectations for you! I know that with consistent practice, patience, and a gentle push in the right direction, we work together to learn any piece of music. Read More

Instruments: Voice

With Over 20 years of performing throughout the United States, alongside various groups, musical icons, luminaries, organizations, religious affiliates as well as secular affiliates and as a solo artist. My Vocal Performance history consists of, however, not limited to the following: • Performed with Donnie Mcclurkin -Greater Allen Cathedral, New York, NY (2 consecutive years) • Performed with Yolanda Adams, Columbus, OH • Performed with Dottie Peoples, Washington, DC-Kennedy Center • Performed with Angela Brown (NY Met), Cincinnati, OH • Performed with Take 6, Cincinnati, OH • Performed for The Boys Choir of Harlem to increase enrollment for Wilberforce University-Harlem, NY • Performed at Darryl Green's Retirement Party, Washington, DC • White House Christmas Reception-attendee for reception with Chris Tucker, Angela Basset, Star Jones, The parents of Travon Martin, Lynn Whitfield, Caroline Kennedy, Forest Whittaker, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Photo with First Family (2 Consecutive years) • Performed British National Anthem for The Prince of Whales, Washington, DC • Performed National Anthem for two (2) consecutive years for the Cleveland Cavaliers • Current contracted vocalist/soloist and Alto section leader for Howard University Chapel Choir, Washington, DC • Former member of Patrick Lundy & the Ministers of Music, (recording artists) Washington, DC • New York Performance at the Greater Allen Cathedral with Rachel Ferrell, New York, NY • Performed at the Bet Gospel Fest, Baltimore, MD • Performed at Bethesda Jazz & Blues Supper Club with sons of Serendip, Bethesda, MD • McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour invitee for background Vocalist for 2012 Fred Hammond Summer Tour • Former member of Children of the Gospel Choir, Washington, DC • Former member of Women & Men of the Gospel Choir, Washington, DC • Former member of Heaven's Reign A Capella Group and Wilberforce University Choir, Wilberforce, OH (2004-2009) • Praise and Worship Vocalist for Pennsylvania Avenue Baptists Church (2017-Current (seasonal)) • Brown vs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

My specialties/Genres Taught are classical, music theater/Broadway, Jazz, traditional folk songs, church music, Disney. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my 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. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I am very passionate about music, and I try to motivate my students towards a similar love of music of all styles and genres. In 2014, I have completed my studies at Boston University, where I completed a PhD in Musicology with a focus on jazz of the 1930s and 1940s. I have performed at such venues as the Kennedy Center, the Boston Symphony Hall, the Taylor House, and the Kreeger Museum as a solo and ensemble musician. Read More

Instruments: Voice Saxophone

I have taught many genres of music which include jazz, blues, pop, rock, concert and marching. I also have taught many ages that range from 10 years old to whatever for over 20+ years. I usually teach one on one (private lessons). I mainly teach Saxophone because that is my most experienced instrument but, I have also taught guitar, drums, piano, bass, and voice. And I also teach music theory which I think is very important because it teaches you to know how music is constructed. Read More

Instruments: Voice

For Voice: Bel Canto technique Eurythmics Dramatic analysis of text/music for understanding of musical line and interpretation. For Harp: Grandjany method Read More