French with Prince S.

<--- Music, ESL, Education ---> I was a vocal soloist in middle school, blessed to have developed under the same outstanding choral instructor throughout the remainder of grade school. I capped off my high school years by playing notable roles in musicals such as Guys and Dolls, Little Shop of Horrors, and starred as Kenickie in Ardrey Kell high school's 2008 rendition of the popular musical, Grease. I was a singer and songwriter in a 3-part award-winning band that played throughout North Carolina. I played in a band throughout high school and much of college. When I wasn't performing with them, I was performing as part of other bands, on stage as an actor, or organizing concerts and stage shows. I began learning to play guitar in 2015 then eventually performed throughout HCMC, VN venues as a singer, songwriter and emcee with active producers, rappers, singers instrumentalists and writers. I've collaborated in music studios with other musicians. I've also released my own music. After seven years abroad, I am back in the USA to share expertise, teach others, network and make more music along the way! I must say, time under tension truly does make a difference. Whether we're learning to play guitar or we're learning to sing, my lessons and prescribed practice regimens guarantee that learners will obtain familiarity with key elements of music theory. They will gain the confidence to learn or practice independently and at their own pace. This lifetime in performing arts combined with my more recent experience as a 7-year veteran ESL educator helps me clearly communicate my understanding to all skill-levels. Ongoing dedication will have my students reading sheet music, writing, and performing signature melodies of their own and of their favorite artists/songs.