Music Lessons in Hampton, IL. It's your time.

I love playing piano and making music!! I hope to make learning music fun, and hoping you can see your progress in just a short time!

Want to be able to pick up a piece of music and play it on sight? We'll focus on the basics of reading music so that you'll get closer and closer to that goal every week! I teach reading on both treble and bass clefs, and with most students I also branch out into teaching chord symbols in order for the student to be able to play from lead sheets and chord charts. (Very young children's hands have a little harder time forming chords, so we wait until they're ready.) Most students start transposing (changing the key of a piece to higher or lower) within a year. I have a BMus degree and have taught private piano lessons since I was in college. I've been a church pianist since the age of 12, and a choral accompanist since my college years, so I can work with intermediate (and above) students on the unique challenges related to playing along with others.

I am an active chamber music violist in the Northern New Jersey Area. Receiving my Bachelors Degree from Montclair State University studying with Honggang Li of the Shanghai Quartet and Kathryn Lockwood of the Lark Quartet, I have experience in many styles of music and have performed in many concert halls around the Eastern United States, Canada, and Shanghai.

What I look for in musicians is that anyone is able to unlock their potential and become the violinist you desire. I’ve played for 11 years and have taught two years of lessons. The aim is to improve bit by bit, which is necessary, but for the best results. Fun is part of this process, so expect to be productive but enjoy yourself!

I have been playing drums for over 15 years and truly love teaching! I offer in-person lessons to my students in Oro Valley, Arizona and also teach online. I specialize in working with beginner and intermediate students looking to learn the basics and build a great foundation!

I am experienced in playing bass in a variety of genres and ensembles (i.e. jazz, bluegrass, jam/rock, country, pop). My primary focus is to give students a strong foundation in rhythm, harmony, and familiarity with the instrument. I want to encourage innovation and creativity in each of my students so they can feel comfortable approaching any musical opportunity or setting.