21 Years of total playing experience
Lead Guitar Ensemble Player
Performance Experience Includes:
-2 years in multi-piece orchestrated band
-5 years in heavy metal, original, ensemble band
-2 years in hard rock cover band
-10 years as lead guitar player in a variety of praise and worship venues, including weekly contemporary church services, touring music ministry, original recording projects and Christian TV appearances.

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My music studio has been serving music students in the Sarasota area since 1991. I offer private voice, piano and music theory lessons for students of all ages. Currently my studio includes students from 5 to 74 years of age! And in my 30 years of teaching all of my students have shown improvement in skills and enjoyment.

I myself began singing in church when I was three years old and began piano lessons at age five. I began teaching piano lessons when I was sixteen.

Music and teaching are my passions. Both of my parents were teachers. Beginning in my middle school years, my parents invited me to their classrooms to teach music lessons. When I was in high school sometimes the choir director would ask me to lead rehearsals and I did the same in college.

My experience has brought me literally hundreds of students. I sometimes think I have seen and heard it all! Some who come for singing lessons...

I grew up in a musical family, with various instruments being learned. I believe music is a universal thread that not only connects every human being but brings so much life and joy into one's heart. I started taking piano lessons at age 9 and continued for 10 years challenging myself to work my way up from Level 1 to 10. I specialized in classical piano growing up, but have branched out to other styles as I've gotten older.

I began teaching when I was 18 years old and fell in love with the opportunity to pass on the gift of learning music to others. I am fun and laid back, but also have a passion for good technique and proper note reading.

I am a mother of a 1-year old and especially love working with children. Whether you have a passion for learning piano or just want to try out something new, I will do my best to make sure you accomplish your goals and have fun along the way!

Reviews from parents:

"Mary Beth taught two of our children piano lessons for five...

During my time at the Florida State University College of Music I studied Theory and Composition. My primary instrument during this time was guitar, though I took a wide variety of lessons on various instruments. I want to use my experience and background in classical music to teach my students the best way I know how.

I have been playing music since I was 9 years old. I studied piano with Robin Kaplan, Mark Evans, Lee Shaw, and Dr. Gary Bush. In 2004 I completed a Bachelors of Arts degree in Music Composition and Production from the Purchase Conservatory at Purchase College in West Chester, NY. Recently I completed a very successful tour as pianist for the United States Marine Corps Band, based in Cherry Point, NC. My performance experience includes jazz, R&B, reggae, classical, rock, funk, country, and DCI style marching band. I am very inspired by the vast world of music and I encourage my students to explore many genres of music in their studies.