Voice Lessons in Streetsboro, OH

Instruments: Voice

I began teaching voice lessons in my first year at Susquehanna University. The range of students I received throughout my four years there provided me with numerous pedagogical challenges and valuable insights into the psychology of teaching one on one with students. Some of these students included singers with a strong musical theater backgrounds, young athletes wanting to be the front men of their budding rock bands, and students with vocal injuries so severe that they could do little more than speak. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I have been an instructor for two years now and I have fallen in love with teaching. I started in college where I taught Music to young students as a volunteer. They taught me more than I was able ever able to teach them. They each brought their individual special spark through their voice and opened my eyes to new creative sounds and ways that the voice is able to express itself. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Harmonica Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I simply enjoy helping people establish and accomplish their goals on their instruments. The first step is to identify what holds a student's attention. What is it about music that has motivated them to study? Not everyone has the same goal or vision, which is a good thing. Even self-taught musicians incorporate theory and harmony into their compositions. My personal style toggles between when I was 14 learning Metallica songs to the present, having studied jazz and classical harmony. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Synthesizer

Enourage all studnets that music can be a way of expressing themselves Encouraging students that they have a gifted talent of music, even if they do not think they do themselves Great oppportunity to expand their knowledge and be open more socially to the public Encourages them and helps them to understand that anything is possible when you set your mind to it. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Flute

For beginning piano students, I use Marilyn Lowe's Music Moves for Piano series. If a student already has purchased piano books or has piano books from an older sibling, I would not ask the student to purchase more books until we had used what they already had to its full capacity. For adults and older beginners (piano and voice), I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Double Bass Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I believe that music should be fun and enjoyable and I approach teaching in a friendly, calm and supportive manner. I like to communicate clearly, calmly and in a manner that is helpful and not critical. I find it tremendously important to be patient, engaging and encouraging of my students. I like to challenge my students but I also like to break pieces and exercises down to their simplest elements. Read More