I started playing guitar at the age of 12, teaching myself before I moved on to taking professional lessons. At 15, I began performing in front of live audiences with a rock band, and loved every minute of it. Ever since then, I have been performing and recording, as well as writing/arranging music. I was privately tutored extensively in Music Theory, Harmony, Arrangement and Composition. I have played many stages over the years in various cover and original bands, from acoustic to rock, to blues, metal and southern rock. I feel that I can offer much from the viewpoint of a working musician in addition to your basic instrument lesson; from instrument set-up tips, to getting your own sound, to how to effectively use effects and performance tips. Personally, I enjoy rock and metal music from the 50's to present day, and I am a big fan of shred/lead-guitar oriented music. I also personally study and enjoy a lot of classical/medieval/rennaissance music styles. As of Dec. 2011, I am...

Jim has played piano and keyboards for over 30 years. Classically trained at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Jim has performed in top-40 rock bands in New England to jazz bands in Tampa Bay. Jim plays keyboards for "Supernatural", a Santana tribute band and for a contemporary christian church called New Walk Church in Zephyrhills FL. Jim plays for a jazz trio called Quiet Fire and has a jazz duo with a vocalist where he uses his laptop computer and programs the drums and bass and plays along with it. Jim is fluent with modern keyboards, MIDI, recording and has a recording studio.

My focus as a teacher is all about YOU. We will work on the music you want to learn, focus on the technique you need, and I will give you the tools to make sure you are able to improve every day in your own practice time.

I am a recent graduate of the University of South Florida, where I have completed both my Master's and Bachelor's Degrees in Vocal Performance. During my time as an undergraduate at USF, I also was a tutor for music theory and aural theory, working one-on-one with students to help them succeed in their courses. As a graduate student, I was the graduate assistant in music theory. I assisted all levels of undergraduate theory.

Through my studies at USF, I gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in classical music, vocal techniques and languages. I perform in many classical recitals and as a member of the USF Chamber Singers, the premier ensemble at the university, I performed many times with the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay and the Florida Orchestra at the...

Cheers. My name is Matthew. It's a pleasure to meet you. I play guitar, bass, drums and percussion, and I would describe my style as motivating, tactful, patient, and both traditional and up-to-date / modern. I have a Bachelors in Psychology (University of Central Florida), have toured Japan with my band, and I also release solo music. I have recorded in famous Tokyo studios and actually ended up living in the Land of the Rising Sun for 4 years! I am Spanish, Japanese, and Portuguese speaking as well (English as my native language), having visited Colombia, Bali (Indonesia), Hong Kong, Japan, and more. I would love to teach you!

1. My location or yours
2. Have studied under MI (Music Institute) Hollywood Graduates
3. 10 years experience teaching music to all ages (Orlando to Tampa to TOKYO!)
4. Learn rock, jazz, blues, funk and other chords, the right way
5. finger-style to metal speed; various methods
6. Jazz tones, improvisation, voice leading, comping ...
7. Learn as a...

Nicole began her musical journey in Long Island, New York when she began piano lessons at age five. While receiving training on piano, she joined her elementary school orchestra in the 3rd grade and quickly soared with violin. During this period, Nicole began learning music theory and the art of reading music. As a fourth grader, Nicole would go on to conduct and tune every instrument in her orchestra during rehearsal. She always competed and won many NYSMA competitions for violin while attending music seminars and workshops. It was then that her teacher realized she had a gift. Nicole continued with piano lessons and began teaching herself guitar. Later, after college, she bought herself a drum set and began to teach herself drums.
As an adult, Nicole studied to become an elementary teacher and worked in the New York State School Districts for over five years. Shortly after receiving her master’s degree for Literacy Education, Nicole decided to attempt to share her...

Piano has always been a part of my life. My first memory is a memory snapshot of a piano. I was two years old, and I remember sitting on the wood floor gazing at the piano. The rest is history.

I love music, and I love teaching. I teach my students how to express their heart through the piano; music can express what words cannot. Success of my students is what is priority in my teaching. I teach them how to set goals, and visualize themselves attaining those goals.

My favorite aspects of teaching are encouraging my students to perform their best, watching them achieve what they at first thought they could not, and bringing smiles to their faces. I always continue to learn, love to arrange and compose, and enjoy performing for my church monthly as a pianist and performing weekly in my church's orchestra as a percussionist.

I graduated Summa cum Laude in December 2008 from the University of South Florida with a Minor in Music Academic Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in...

I had my first piano lesson when I was five years old. I performed my first piano solos for audiences at school events. I joined the keyboard team at church when I was thirteen years old. I quickly learned to improvise and accompany. It was exciting to discover that I could study piano in college. I earned my way by accompanying voice and instrument choirs, rehearsals, lessons, and recitals. I enjoy helping other people excel, so I chose a teaching degree over a performance degree.

In 1991, I graduated with my Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Pedagogy. I immediately began teaching private and group piano lessons, building my studio over thirteen years to reach more than 800 students ages five to seventy-five. I continued to accompany community choirs, local vocal artists, and student performing on other instruments. I was called as a substitute for church choir directors and accompanists. I was employed as a Music Director and Organist for seven years.

In 2004, my...

Adam C. is an active musician and music instructor in and around the Tampa Bay Area. He has a B.S. in Music Education and has experience in just about any type of drumming you can think of. Additionally, Adam teaches piano, guitar, music theory, music studio and songwriting.

Currently Adam is working on a Christian songwriting and band project for the purpose of communicating the Gospel to those who've not heard.