Voice Lessons in Portland, TN

Instruments: Voice Music

I have tutored old and young alike in music and enjoy teaching as much as I do performing. I tutored all levels of music theory in college and have offered voice lessons to friends on a request basis, but I am excited to formally launch my voice studio on Musika Lessons! My goal is to holistically develop young musicians to prepare them for a lifetime of healthy, excellent. and joyful music-making. 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 Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

As previously mentioned, my teaching style first and foremost revolves around finding exactly what the student wants to learn and develop. As he or she progresses, I will set attainable goals along the way for the student to reach and therefore understand that learning any instrument is attainable through practice. I have found that one of the most important things is that my students do not lose motivation and their passion for music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I am a passionate and motivated instructor. I have years of experience teaching children and adults of all ages and musical backgrounds. I work hard for my students to find opportunities with their singing, and set goals for their personal growth. I have worked with everyone from beginners to advanced and professional singers. I have prepped my students for successful auditions with American Idol, Americas Got Talent, and The Voice. Read More

Instruments: Voice Drums

Teaching began for me in high school when I helped lead our school's all male a cappella group. I did an arrangement here and there but mostly led warm-ups and conducted most of the performances. This carried over into my college career by conducting the various choirs across campus as well as receiving a conducting scholarship. As the snowball rolled, I was chosen for bigger events through the United Church of Christ. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

The method used for teaching a student how to enjoy music should be practical, intuitive, and natural. I begin by training a student how to listen (in the same way that a child would hear words before he could speak). From that point, a student learns to "speak" or play musical sentences. Finally, the reading skills are developed. Through this approach, musical literacy is founded and then the art of mastering the instrument begins by developing sensitivity and fine musicianship. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Double Bass

My teaching methods for all instruments are to start with the basics and slowly build the foundation of a good, overall musician. For piano, I begin with Faber Piano Adventuresand Beginning Piano for Adultsby Bastien Bastien. With vocal instruction, I prefer to begin with vocal excrsises to strengthen the voice. Once the student is ready, we will move into repertoire like the first and second book of solos (for any range) by G. Read More