Voice Lessons in Charlotte, NC

Instruments: Guitar Voice Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Recorder Keyboard Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I play Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, and Popular Music. I have no particular piece in any of these genres that is a preference.

If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I would be in a Mental Health or a Therapy Career had I not chose to study Music.

What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
BeBop is my favorite style. My earliest recollection of Music falls in that genre.

If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
As a Woodwind Instrument Player, it came quite naturally to delve into the other woods as a double and also to ensure gainful employment as an Instrumentalist capable of playing more than one instrument in the Woodwind Family.

Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
YES. It is my older siblings and relatives who garnered a lot of notoriety in the Field.

When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I was 14 years of age when I made my first monies playing Music. It was at that time that I knew it was something I could do successfully

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
After the warm-up, I will review material covered before beginning to focus on issues that present as difficult.

What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
My Education is what I'm most proud of. My ability to pick up concepts quickly has taken me a long way also.

Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I am uncertsin as to the accomplishments of my students due to the fact that I have relocated and lost contact with them.

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Yes, I will use whatever is appropriate. I don't teach by rote only. Most of my lessons come from a Methodology Approach, or two.

If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
Both Degrees are in Music Education. I choose Education to ensure proficiency in Teaching.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
I've spent a lot of time learning to approach my primary instrument from various approaches genre-wise; that is to say playing various styles of Music effectively.

Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I always wanted my first instrument; it seems even before I started Music lessons. Maybe it was because of something I saw, or something I heard. I was very young. But when asked what instrument I wanted to play, I got it.

Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My first teacher was my Sister. She inspired me greatly and lead by example. After her, my HS Music Teacher became a mentoring friend

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Practice at a slow tempo. Slow enough to maintain a steady flow to the piece. Once you are familiar with the notes, you can speed up to the necessary beats per minute. Practice everyday if not but for 10-15mins

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If the child has a propensity for Music in any way, lessons can commence. Observe the child’s keen interest.

When will I start to see results?
You will see results immediately in how the instrument is approached, the care and maintenance of it, as well an appreciation for it, the enthusiasm of the child.

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