Voice Lessons in Cross Plains, TN

Instruments: Piano Voice

Iam a spirited and passionate instructor who loves all things music. I studied Vocal music at Fisk University. I have performed with artists from many different genres, including Kid Rock and Mandisa Hundley. I have been blessed with the opportunity to perfom all over the country as well as internationally. I believe that music is the greatest language and that everyone should learn to speak it. I was born with music inside me. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Synthesizer Keyboard

I am a traditional piano teacher. I strongly believe that building skills work: Sight-Reading, Ear Training, Understanding the structure(theory), and playing a variety of good repertoire works. When you teach these foundations - I learned to improvise, interprete, arrange, and create easier. The fundamentals do not mean you can't have fun - to me it explores and opens up the fun of singing or playing this marvelous instrument . So I believe in teaching a. Read More

Instruments: Voice Acoustic Guitar

I started teaching part time to other songwriters because I was being asked to....my exp from playing on the road led me Down this path....I would learn new ways of phrasing through different tunings I would use and other musicians would inquire about the way I was playing a certain thing and suggest that I teach the method...I wanted to teach guitar in a way that would inspire students and not make practicing such a Heavy weight..I love for young students to be able to ‘accompany’ themselves when performing their art Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Harp Music Keyboard

At the student's first lesson, I do a lot of observing. I like to find out their mobile dexterity, what they may already know about music or their instrument, and go from there. I'll usually decide with the student what their goals and objectives for their instrument will be so that they have something to work towards. As a teacher who is big on encouragement, I use a rewards method. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music and be successful! I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. I try and be an encouraging teacher while also providing constructive criticism so my studnet always feel like theyre growing in a safe environment. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

Music is fun, no matter how tedious the learning process may be. With practice and determination, a student will be able to progress and love their instrument even more. Each week we will determine realistic goals for the student. If progress is made, I may come up with something creative ways to reward my students for their work. As long as I inspire and touch the lives of my students, I will feel rewarded as well. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Acoustic Guitar

Teaching music has always been my first love. I knew for a very long time, that I wanted to share the gift of music with others. I graduated from Welch College, in Nashville, TN with a Bachelor's of Music Education in 2013. I was immediately hired as an elementary music specialist for Metro Nashville Public Schools. I have taught private music lessons since 2011. After five years in public school, I decided to pursue teaching privately, full-time. Read More