I have been interested and involved in music since I was a child. At age 9 I began writing songs on my mother's organ and a computer writing program. At age 12 I began reading music and playing violin in my elementary school orchestra. At age 14 I began taking private piano lessons from Clarice Hargrove who teachers here in Nashville. I participated in the choir in Jr. high school and high school. I attended Hume Fogg high school and participated in the orchestra and the choir. I attended Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music for private violin lesson in high school. Hume Fogg high school teamed up with MLK regularly to play large orchestral pieces such as Beethoven's fifth symphony and also Vivaldi's concertos.
I graduated from Hume Fogg in 1999. I attended New York University's Steinhardt School of Music in Manhattan. I majored in Music Composition and Theory. I was taught to analyze the theory of classical composers such as Bach and also modern composers such as Philip Glass and...

Erica makes her home in Nashville after years of performing on the road with cruise ships, theme parks, and a Broadway tour. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor's of Music in Commercial Voice from Belmont University and is currently an adjunct professor for the university. Privately, she teaches pop, country, musical theatre, jazz, rock, and folk singing. She also choreographs for several highs schools and children's instruction videos.

Hello prospective students and parents. My name is Drew and I've been playing guitar for 13 years. I grew up in St. Charles, Illinois which is in the Chicago area. As a young guitarist I took lessons with various local teachers who had formal guitar training. I graduated with a journalism degree from Northern Illinois University, but much of my time in college was spent practicing and learning from as many other guitarists as I could. During college I taught guitar at a family operated teaching studio in South Elgin, Illinois called Music Education Centers of America.
I taught guitar there for five years and had as many as 40 students a week come and take lessons with me. Recently I moved to the Nashville area to play in a band called As Hell Retreats as well as to be a part of a rich community of music. Even though I play metal music and tour the country I have a strong passion for blues, rock and jazz guitar playing. I look forward to giving you the...

Beth

Broad experience as a music teacher in both public and private schools as well as private, one-on-one instruction. I am willing to teach all levels of flutists, as well as beginning and intermediate piano, guitar, voice, music theory, mandolin, saxophone, and clarinet. My goal as a teacher is to give you the tools you need to become a self-sufficient musician. I am passionate about making others well-educated and excited to participate in music!

Education: Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN
Bachelor of Music Education - in cursu honorum
GPA 3.875 Dean’s List
Certification in grades K-12, Choral and Instrumental
State of Tennessee Teaching License (expired, reapplied)
Belmont University, Nashville, TN
in progress, Master of Music in Flute Performance and Pedagogy
GPA 3.75
Experience:
Professional (2000-present)
Currently: Music Teacher (K-8) Madison Campus Elementary, Madison, TNMusic . Teacher (K-12) Family Christian Academy &...

Philosophy

Music is a great way to express yourself – a way to let your own personality come through the music – any music. No matter what style you enjoy, the basics of playing the piano are the same. Once those fundamentals are learned, you will find yourself able to explore any genre you desire. The world of music opens up to you!

Experience/ Education

My experience is as diverse as my musical tastes. I began taking lessons as a teenager and also began taking music courses at my local community college. I learned about theory and composition. I worked as a musician, learning to play on stage, learning to play by ear. All through this I continued to study the piano and my musical tastes grew from rock and pop, to blues and jazz and classical.

As a performer I worked throughout the western United States, playing a wide variety of venues: night clubs, concert halls, college campuses, casinos and everywhere in between. I have done live television and radio...

My main focus is to show you how to develop your own style of guitar playing. All guitarists have something to say (in playing style). Whether your a beginner or already a player, there is always something new and exciting to learn. I specialize in Blues Rock Lead guitar but would be happy to also teach you acoustic finger picking and Country.

Hello, My name is Jordan and in 2010 I graduated from Malone University with a Bachelors degree in Music Education. I have been a professional gigging and studio percussionist for 6 years and have studied percussion for 13 years. I have taught both privately and in the public school system. I have played for rock bands, jazz bands, latin bands, concert bands, orchestras, brass bands, flute ensembles, and most anything else you can play percussion for. I am an imaginative and inventive teacher who molds lessons to fit every individual student.

I am passionate about Music and Music Education. It's rewarding for me to watch my students develop in their musical skill and enjoy making music more and more. My students range from the very young (4 years old) to school age children, to teens, and adults. My students benefit from my expertise in teaching Vocal and Piano music, my knowledge of Music Theory, and my encouraging teaching style. I have been involved in making music since I was a young child, and I have been teaching private students since I was a Music major at the University of Florida in 1982 when a fellow college student asked me to teach her voice lessons. I have a Music Education degree from the University of Florida; my major instrument was Voice, my minor was Piano. I taught as a public school music educator in Florida, California, and Tennessee between the years of 1983 to 1997. I taught private students after school in my classroom while I was a public school teacher, and from my home since 1997. My...

Education Experience:

Private Lessons - 18 years
Public School - 4 years

Instruments taughts: piano, woodwinds

Dave J. holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from The University of Central Florida. While teaching for the St. Johns County School system in St. Augustine Florida from 2002-2006, Dave was twice nominated for Teacher of the Year and wrote several award winning grants for his school's music program. Certifications from the state of Florida he has held include K-12 instrumental music.

Performance Experience:

Dave J., aka Dave LaGrande as performed and worked throughout the United States, including Hawaii, and also in Europe, & the Caribbean. His primary instruments include keyboard instruments and saxophone.

Dave has performed or toured directly with artists such as 80's Pop icon Tiffany, Heidi Newfield (formerly of the platinum selling band, Trick Pony), late Opry star, Mel McDaniel, and Grammy nominated vocalist, John Berry.

Dave has...

My love of music began early on from the time I was a child. My parents' wide appreciation of different music genres was reflected in all the varied albums which landed on their constantly rotating turntable. It wasn't long before I started taking piano lessons as my first introduction to creating music. By the time I was 15, I realized that I had a greater attraction to the guitar. I then began a journey that has lasted around 22 years to date. Most of my knowledge consists of a combination of self study, college courses and many excellent teachers along the way. I took several courses at San Francisco Community College to become acquainted with music fundamentals, theory and harmony. I was able to study with noted players such as Jim Campilongo (Nora Jones), Reeves Gabrels (David Bowie, Nine Inch Nails), Audley Freed (Black Crowes, Dixie Chicks), Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna), Warren Haynes (Gov't Mule, Allman Brothers), Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan, Levon...

Hello! I believe that music is something everyone can do: it can be played alone or in pairs (and trios, quartets,etc). Playing music is extremely rewarding. It's about discovering your potential, and having fun doing it! Having played music for 25 years, and teaching for 12, I have experience as a performer, composer, and producer. I grew up playing cello before switching to guitar, and graduated from New England Conservatory of Music with a BA in jazz performance. Most recently, I moved to Nashville where I am currently training to be a Registered Piano Technician.

Hi, my name is Jake G. My main job as a music instructor is to help you as a student reach your goals and ensure you're having a good time. I believe studying music should be fun and rewarding.

We all play music for different reasons: as a hobby, as something to share with friends, a family tradition or a love of performance. I want to help you achieve whatever your personal goals as a musician are and to help you have fun learning.

In the spring of 2011 I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Popular Music Performance Program at The University of Southern California. I studied classical composition before I switched to Pop Music, and Double Bass before switching to Guitar. I love learning and I love teaching; sharing what I've learned is the most rewarding.