Private Lessons
In-Home (location dependent)
Virtual Lessons
I have fifteen years experience teaching private, one-on-one music lessons. I’ve been lucky enough to teach and explore with students of all ages–toddlers looking to build dexterity through guitar; teens looking to song-write, perform in bands, and audition for college; adults returning to the piano after decades.
In order to achieve the most educational and enjoyable lessons, I’ve developed a teaching style that is creative, flexible, and sensitive to each student’s personality. Throughout the years, I’ve learned that no two students goals are the same. Often, students want to “learn the guitar” or “play the piano,” without being able to express what that means exactly. The most important aspect of my job is to dive in with students and work to bring that hazy dream into focus. Thereafter, together we can follow the pathway through exercises, composition, listening, and plenty of practice.
Some students need help preparing for auditions or talent shows, while some just want to enrich their lives with a more casual experience in music. Some even just see an instrument as a fascinating object–which is exactly what brought about my start in music. It’s always fulfilling to discover each students personality and craft their music lessons to fit their needs.
Lessons Offered
Guitar (Beginner) - Rock, Blues, Acoustic, Singing-and-Playing
Guitar (Intermediate/Advanced) - Jazz, Rock, Country, Blues, Solo/Classical
Piano (Beginner/Intermediate) - Sight-reading, Classical, Pop, Singer-songwriter
Music Composition/Songwriting - Music and lyrics writing, Instrumental accompaniment, theory, film-scoring
Electronic Music/Music Technology - Music production, Electronic Music Composition, MIDI, Digital Audio Workstations, Film Scoring
Electric Bass (Beginner/Intermediate) - Jazz, Rock, Blue, Pop
Student Showcase
Some projects devised by students and myself to showcase their work. I’m happy to offer creative recording and composition assignments as an enjoyable way of demonstrating accomplishment and generating a lovely keepsake.
A re-scoring composed and programmed by six-year piano student.
A re-scoring composed and programmed by nine-year piano, composition, and music technology student.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out for consideration, rates, and availability. My availability is limited but I’m always happy to hop on a phone call to see how we can collaborate.