I hold a Bachelor of Science in Music. I teach beginners in piano and guitar. Through a student centered approach, my goal is to teach the foundations of music. Those foundations include:

Music:
-Performance
-Theory
-Appreciation

All of my method books are organized into units. it is my goal to help a student FINISH a book once the lessons have begun. This is an achievable goal with a lot patience, practice, and fun!

To all prospective students: music strikes a universal chord in all of us. It is enjoyed in so many ways. Music is a global language that deserves to be understood and loved. I welcome you into my teaching studio, and I invite you to embrace a new level of music skill and appreciation.

Buzz is an independent producer, writer, arranger, & keyboardist with over 30 years in the music industry. He appears on more than 150 CDs (2 received platinum certification) as performer or producer.

During the 80s, Buzz toured the world with the legendary Curtis Mayfield as musical director and during that time became staff producer for Ichiban Records. In the 90s, Buzz focused on production & arranging, working with some of music’s finest such as Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum, & Ben E King to name a few.

In 2000, Buzz created Amatones Music. He has composed music for CNN, Delta Airlines, The Discovery Channel, the Weather Channel as well as for film and TV. His orchestration skills provided him the opportunity to score 2 songs for jazz pianist Bob Thompson and the West VA Symphony Orchestra.

Sept of 05 Buzz released his debut CD “A Collection” on Blue Canoe Records. Music from that release can be found in both film and TV .

Buzz continues writing and producing...

I have been creating music and performing since my teens. In my college years I performed with the Opera Workshop at the University of Missouri-Columbia where I performed with the traveling company of the University of Missouri commissioned opera, "Corps of Discovery" and the premiere University Chorus.

I completed my bachelor's degree at Mizzou, studying music composition of classical and jazz, vocal performance and music theory, then went on to compose music in jazz, R&B and gospel for choirs and artists in my hometown of St. Louis, MO.

In addition to teaching, I continue a career today songwriting, music production and composing songs for various artists and companies.

Have you always wanted to learn how to play the piano or sing, but feel it's too frustrating? I've been playing piano and singing for 38 years, I've written songs for over 20 years, and learning how to play piano or sing should be fun! Let me help you grow in your musical experience by keeping the lessons fun, simple, and enjoyable! I look forward to working with you!

I started taking piano lessons at the age of eight under the instruction of Robert Wilson before switching to Rosaline Saunders Music Studio. I play by ear, but also read music. I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. My purpose is to create well rounded musicians, who can play all genres of music, and who will also know how to set the atmosphere with their music. I love teaching piano and I love teaching all ages. I began teaching piano in 2003 before becoming the founder of The Master's Hands Music Studio in 2004. My greatest joy is seeing the knowledge and gift of music passed to others that was afforded me by the sacrifice of my late parents.

With studies at Queens College NYC, the Juilliard School and the Brooklyn Conservatory Of Music, you are assured of a first class educational experience. When you couple that with someone that has been on the road with some of the top names in the music business and knows their way around a high tech recording studio environment, you get a very unique and exciting lesson experience. Kenny Keys , a name given to him by one of his former employers rap mogul Russell Simmons, is a dynamic, creative and well rounded professional musician with over 20 years of teaching experience. Growing in Queens NYC and later moving to VA Beach VA and now a resident in the ATL area, Kenny Keys has work in almost every genre of the music industry from Gospel, R&B, Jazz to Hip Hop. "I am well versed in Music Theory and Sight reading. "

I have over 20 years of combined education and experience performing and teaching percussion and piano. I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Percussion Performance from the University of Alabama,with Piano as my secondary instrument. I hold a Master's Degree in Percussion Performance from Indiana University, with a Cognate in Jazz Studies. I have taught private percussion, drum set, and piano lessons to over 100 students. I performed for 10 years as a contract percussionist with the Savannah Symphony Orchestra, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, the Macon Symphony Orchestra, and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. I have performed in orchestras with accomplished musicians including The Moody Blues (Chastain Park), Judy Collins, and Henry Mancini.

I have studied a Master of Music Degree in piano performance at the University of Florida under Professor Boaz Sharon who is piano department chair at Boston University now. I received my Bachelor Degree in piano and minor in voice at the University of Santo Tomas and have previously studied with Gila Goldstein, Timothy Woolsey, Sang-Mi Lee and Perla Z. Suaco. My masterclass experience has been under the tutelage of Svetozar Ivanov, Nikita Fitenko, Raul M. Sunico and Reynaldo Reyes. I have been a University of Florida Graduate Teaching Assistant in piano skills and private instructor for voice minor students.
I have performed in the United States, South Korea, Czech Republic, and the Philippines. I have participated in the University of Florida Steinway piano Festival, Prague International Piano Masterclasses and over the years have been instructed by such notable teachers as Leonel Morales, Boris Berman, Logan Skelton, Ian Hobson, Volker Banfield, Thomas Mastroianni, Pamela Mia...

I always loved to share my ideas and my knowledge of the piano my students so when it comes to teaching, my students come first in everything, when they are satisfied and have fun doing what they love, then i'm satisfied. Good Piano instructor.

I cannot wait to meet you and help develop the musical talent inside of you! I love teaching, and have the qualifications, experience, and most importantly, the positive attitude and willingness to work with you and make sure your talent doesn't go to waste.

With that in mind, here is my teaching philosophy, including what you can expect from me as a teacher and as a person:

MY PHILOSOPHY

My number ONE goal as a private lesson teacher is to ensure that my students reach their maximum potential. I refuse to let one student slip through my fingers as far as technique and overall familiarity with their instrument. My plan is for the high school orchestra directors, who will reap the benefits of my original instruction of their orchestras, to thank me every year.

As an educator in the 21st century, I believe individuality must be expressed in my student's music, more is required of me than simply demonstrating how to play. I must act as facilitators of learning, and...

When it comes to music, for me, self expression is most important. Music communicates more than words alone.

I've studied with the great musical families of New Orleans, where I was born and raised. I've also had the good fortune of crossing paths with many other greats outside of the city; Jordan family, Marsalis family, Batiste Family, Chatters family, Clyde Kerr Jr., Donald Byrd, Frank Mantooth, Bob Shepard, Curtis Fuller, Steven Dankner, Lorraine Alfaro, Moses Hogan, Raymond Miles, Veronica Dorsey, and many others.

As a child I began the study of piano at the age of 3. I studied classical traditionally and blues by ear. I began a formal study of Jazz in the 5th grade. At age 12, I began to perform professionally and still do presently. By age 15, I was directing at various churches and ensembles to accompany musical theater productions.

To date I've toured the east and west coast of the U.S., 18 cities between Spain, Germany and Russia. I am a performer/song...

Judy began her pro singing and piano career at 16 and continued touring and singing shows throughout her college training at Fla. State Univ., getting her BME degree. After that she sang with pop, rock, and gospel groups and has sung and played piano live and in the studio for more than 20 years as well as teaching during that time. She continues to write and sing as well as training Cori Yarckin, Sasha Aaron, (both have had their songs on MTV, and Cori just had a song on a Lifetime Channel TV movie) and Caitlin Eadie who at 15 years of age will open for the band "Heartland" in Nov. Another student at the ripe age of 8 just won a singing competition in the city of Orlando and performed at the Linda Chapin Theatre at the Orlando Convention Center. BEGINNING STUDENTS ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT AT JUDY'S STUDIO!

JUDY NOW RESIDES AND TEACHES IN ATLANTA! JUDY TEACHES PIANO, VOICE, (ALL LEVELS), AND ALSO BEGINNING SONGWRITING. She strives to help her students develop a love and...