Voice Lessons in Gastonia, NC

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

I am a dedicated and thorough teacher who believes in every student, no matter what age or skill level! Music has been my passion since I was a child and it's at the core of everything that I am. Apart from teaching, I am also an accomplished performer, songwriter and producer. I'm always searching for the song in every moment andevery situation. I believe that's what makes me better each day. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My teaching experience dates back to when I was 16 and began working with young beginners. I then went on to work with intermediate level students and in college I worked with advanced as well as beginner voice students. I love sharing the passion and love I have for music with students. I believe that a consistent practice and lesson schedule works to both my and the students advancement and growth in music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I began teaching my first piano student when I was 14 years old. I have since enjoyed teaching in many different ways. I've taught private students, homeschool choruses, pre-K-8th grade (using music curriculum that I created), 8th grade science students, large choirs of beautiful angelic children's voices, adult church choirs, youth and adult bands, gospel choirs, reading literacy students,and soldier medicshow to prepare for their responsibilities. I also homeschooled my own children. Read More

Instruments: Voice Music

I'm a passionate and motivated voice teacher who loves working with students of all ages and sharing my love of music and singing.  I graduated from the University of Maryland in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Vocal Major.  One of the greatest experiences of my life as a musician was having the opportunity to perform twice at The White House for President Johnson with the University of Maryland Madrigal Singers. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

 Music is a very physical thing as well as a very abstract thing.  In my lessons, there will be kennistetic learning through movement as well as teaching through sensation. Using tools like Solfege it helps create muscle memory and tuning. Piano students will learn a wealth of theory knowledge, correct posture and fingering patterns. I will also encourage singing in my piano lessons to reaffirm the student's aural skills. The Alexander Technique is also something that my students will explore in our lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Synthesizer Keyboard

With each new student, I assess their abilities and goals. From this information, I will make a decision reagrding which method I will use to teach the students their instrument. As lessons progress, the curriculum becomes more challenging. Depending on each students abilities and goals, I will most likely one of the following methods: Faber, Alfred, John Thompson, or Suzuki. In addition to teaching students how to play their instrument, each of these methods include supplemental theory materials, helping students to understand the language of music, which helps them become even better musicians. Read More