Voice Lessons Robertson County, TN

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Ukulele

As I continue to develop as an educator, my focus has moved towards a more student-centered learning process. Students learn musically in all different ways including visual, kinesthetic, aural, and oral modalities. It is up to the teacher to figure out in which ways a particular student learns best. In some cases, a method book such as the Bastien Method may be best and for others, a more free style of learning may work better. 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

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I approach teaching from a place of understanding. The last thing anyone wants is to be frustrated by the thing they're passionate about! Not everyone learns at the same pace, so if a student is struggling with a passage or technique, I'll set realistic goals to motivate them to improve their skill in a way that entices them to continue. Whether it's breaking up a song into sections or slowing down a complicated solo until we nail the right notes, there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

Another technique I specialize in that I share with students who are interested is self-accompaniment skills. Singing and playing piano is an essential part of my artistry so I believe I can share some of the tricks I've picked up over the years. Students who want to learn how to accompany themselves on piano while they sing will learn how to view the piano and voice one instrument and balance their attention to both. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Organ, Keyboard

I have been teaching Music 1922 at Northeast Community College in organ and piano since Fall Semester 2016. I enjoy beginners as there are no bad habits to break! I have coached singers who have gone on to Peabody, Choral conducting degrees and professional engagements on cruise ships and Broadway (Manoel Felciano who was a choir member for four years while a Yale undergrad). I emohasize sharing goals with parents: in the past 48 hours I said to my new neighbors whose children study piano, that even if they switch later to another instrument, a good foundation in reading treble and bass cleff and reading notation will be in place. Read More