Voice Lessons in Somerville, OH

Instruments: Voice

My teaching experience goes all the way back to when I was in middle school. I started off as a teaching assistant for a VBS at my local church, I helped to design the lessons and taught parts of the lesson and I continued to do that for 5 years, each year doing more. In high school I began teaching Sunday School and I mixed my love of music into each of my lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Music Acoustic Guitar

My first conversation with students is what they would like to learn. This doesnt have to be specifically about one instrument, but what they would like to become as a musician. What music do the students enjoy? What inspires them? Who are their musical influences? I have taught students to have developmental issues. I have taught gifted students. The biggest teaching method I have is to be flexible because no two students learn alike. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I also was a music theory tutor for 3 years employed through the Universitys work-study program. During my undergrad I also started teaching individual voice lessons. Through the my Master's degree at CCM I kept a small private studio of piano and voice students. I am now up to 26 students and work full time teaching and performing. I value a life full of performing and teaching, both equally important to fulfillment in my professional life. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Flute Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Piccolo Music Keyboard

For my string students, I typically use Hal Leonard's Essential Elements at first, and then I introduce the Suzuki Method for solo repertoire once they have progressed on their instruments. For my vocal students, I find what type of music my student is interested in, and I then recommend a voice book that we will pick repertoire from. For my piano students, I use the Piano Adventures series, which includes the fundamentals as well as solo repertoire. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My teaching experience started in college at DePauw University in a pedagogy seminar. Part of our final project included giving a sample lesson to a colleague, and I fell in love with helping someone achieve their goal through singing. I have taught in several different settings over the years, but my private studio has been the most satisfying environment. I have consistently taught students of all ages privately for 5 years, and work with singers from all backgrounds. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Ukulele Recorder Piccolo Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a Master Music Educator and Performer. I love to craft programs to allow learners to maximize their potential. I am a Berklee University Graduate '81. I majored in Professional Music. My studies included composition, arranging, recording and scoring for film. I have proficiency in Piano, Keyboards, Saxophone, Clarinet and Flute. I perform regularly as a vocalists, keyboardist, guitarist and bass player. I have been performing for over 35 years and I have been teaching for over 25 years. Read More