Music Lessons in Jarrettsville, MD. It's your time.

Theory can be dry and dreary so I like to make it relevant and fun for the student. I choose texts that make the content easy to understand and aim to help the student have a deeper appreciation of the instrument and music they are playing.

I have had multiple experiences when it comes to training, as well as training given to me. Every teacher has different methods, some work better for some students, but it all depends. I want to create a training regiment that will be best customed to the student.
I have both my bachelor's and masters in trombone performance.

I have been playing bassoon since 6th grade and have been teaching music lessons since I graduated from High School in 2003. I plan each students lesson to help meet and exceed their personal goals and expectations. All students will work on proper fingering, intonation, reading and understanding music/rhythms, breathing, and posture as well as learning to play musically- not just mechanically. I am very laid back and positive and try to set reasonable yet challenging goals for my students to meet each week.

What makes my harmonica lessons unique is how I learned from a professional harmonicast who played internationally. I took 5 lessons on the 64 chromatic harmonica from him. The method he taught me,and what I'd like to teach new students is "The Mirror Method." I can also teach different tonguing techniques. I have played solos in large churches and several nursing homes. I've also played in weddings and funerals. I love playing and I would like to pass that on.

Mellow. Low key. I will listen to you and help you customise your learning experience. I have an engineering background so there is some method to my madness. We will begin by logging your own time and gaining valuable feedback toward your music goals. The focus is to provide you with accountability for your progress and solutions with concrete real life exercises. I would like to help you maximise your playing experience.

Students can expect a well-trained instructor to guide them to their goals in a fun-filled learning environment.