Voice Lessons in Hermitage, TN

Instruments: Voice

I want nothing but success for my students. Because of this, I make sure he or she is given goals that are going to be realistic for them to hit. It is important that each student moves at their own pace. I want each student to truly desire to learn more. Fun is key in learning a topic such as music. I try to have an open line of communication for what my students want to learn and what their specific and personal goals are. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I'm all about getting a good laugh in here and there. MUSIC IS FUN, FOLKS! If it's taken too seriously, it can cause stress and stress leads to tensing the muscles. You can't get much work done with tense muscles or by overthinking now can you? I once heard a brilliant professor put it like this: "Good voice technique combines an understanding of what's going on in your body and also being really aware of your mental process." I think this is very important. Read More

Instruments: Voice

For beginners I want to break down how the voice really works. Not everyone is taught how the vibrations in our throat and body impact how we hear from each other. Once we learn the human body I jump right into vocal exercises that show the vowel differences and easiest ways to sing notes that we all used to think were too high or too low. For students who want to get ready for a competition and/or audition, its important to lock in those phrases to a T and place dynamics in a song that make your audience go, wow!! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Music is one of my parts. It's no different than my lungs, feet, or my heart. It is just as necessary to me as food and water and was a force already within me when I arrived on the scene. Music isnt just what I do...its who I am. I hope to one day inspire those who have an appreciation and love for music to have the same appreciation and love for how it [music] works. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Acoustic Guitar

At the beginning of my experience with each student, I assess what the goals are for each student/their family, in the musical learning process. I base my teaching on that, within the framework of standard music teaching practices. Throughout the process of the student's learning, I periodically assess, not only the student's progress, but also the student's satisfaction with their learning process. As the need arises, I will make modifications or changes to the teaching, which better suit the student. Read More

Instruments: Voice Acoustic Guitar

I’m diffuwhen it comes to ‘plans’ ...I want students to understand the scales and I encourage that in their practice but I also want them to learn by ear....picking out favorite tune they love and gaining confidence through that achievement....it also helps them in their everyday life ...confidence-confidence-confidence.....can’t be Stressed enough....I start out with basics and I continuously evaluate the students trying to recognize when they are ready to move on to the next level....I want to make lessons Fun! Read More

Instruments: Voice Music

I will start new students, especially young students, with folk songs, games and exercises to train the ear, sense of rhythm, and acting muscles, prepare them to be able to read and understand musical notation, and encouragement to perform in a solo capacity when possible. As students progress in skill and expertise, we will begin learning songs with notation, continue developing sight reading and aural skills, introduce more challenging repertoire and foreign languages, deepen technical vocabulary and understanding, and prepare for audition opportunities. Read More