Voice Lessons in Pleasant View, TN

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 Music Keyboard

Much of my training techniques come from my experience with Voice Teacher, Dr. Joseph Collins (PhD, Vocal Pedagogy), whom I studied with while living in Nashville. Dr. Collins made clear to me many secrets to developing proper vocal execution and placement that had been a mystery before. I gained much more awareness and understanding of my own voice. I have enjoyed many years of private vocal instruction while at universities (Kent State University, Belmont University) and have learned good and valuable practices from different professors. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

If you do have vocal damage, I can work with you to sing in a healthy way. I'll help you with auditions, competitions, or just singing for fun and learning new skills! I also teach both guitar and piano and will teach you how to read chords so you can play just like your favorite stars! If you're interested in composition, I can help you with that as well. I'm always looking to bring on new students of all ages and all skill levels! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

I have been teaching students off and on since 2007. Regular practice has always been encouraged to my students, but I encourage even more to find the love in learning and playing music. Regardless of age or skill level, my students are all equal to me. As a beginner, learning a new intstrument can be tedious, but that is the pathway of finding the love in the instrument. No matter if my students want to be versatile like myself, use the intrument to accompany themselves, or pursue music as a living or hobby, I will encourage them to share what they have learned to their families and to the public. Read More

Instruments: Voice

It is therefore, very important that I listen to what they have to say. Being a good listener enables me to structure a systematic training program based on the students level of experience and unique learning style. In closing; a good coach, in my humble opinion, has the ability to not only disseminate information in an easy to understand format, but also have a high level of intuition that only comes with an unabashed passion for sewing into the life of the human being sitting in front of them. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Typically, I begin with regimented learning. For guitar students, I use Hal Leonards Guitar Method 1. For voice students, I teach basic breathing exercises and fun, sustainable and memorable warm-ups. From there, I begin to prep them for their first solo performances. I offer studio-wide performance opportunities for new and experienced students to show off their skills! As they progress, I teach to their interests and needs. Some students may be in high school prepping for Solo and Ensemble, or All-State Chorus auditions, or even college auditions. Read More