Music Lessons in Truesdale, MO. It's your time.

I have an international ranking for ear training. Improve your ability to hear notes, chords and rhythm. I will show you how to apply ear training and make leaning fun.

I am an award winning, Gretsch Guitar endorsed, fulltime musician who teaches both guitar and bass, all levels, all styles. So many people complain that learning to play guitar or bass is complicated and confusing, I have done away with all the mumbo jumbo and get to the heart of the music and make it easy to understand!

There are a number of reasons someone may wish to take music lessons. Whatever the specific reason, striving to achieve one’s “artistic truth” is the goal. My holistic view of education is to help a student find his/her own individual “voice” as a singer and a creative artist. I believe the role of an educator is not to relay information in a detached context, what I call teaching “at” a student, but to lead that student in a discussion of the music, pulling information from the student in a collaborative effort between two or more individuals. It is my goal to facilitate an emotionally safe environment for students to take risks, make mistakes, listen critically, and articulate his/her thoughts. We work towards freedom of expression and letting go of fear. Fear is the single greatest enemy of any artist: If you're afraid of how your music will go, you won't be making art.
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I begin with a method book (either Hal Leonard or Essential Elements based on the student's age and interests) and from there I tailor the curriculum to fit the student's musical preferences and goals.

Unlike many instructors who simply use the same cookie-cutter method in their teaching, I believe in adapting to each individual student for consistent progress. By meeting them "where they are," focusing on their learning style, and developing a systematic approach to fixing bad habits and eliminating weaknesses in their playing, every single one of my students achieves musical growth, command of the instrument, and an overarching love of music.

My two decades of professional experience both as performer and instructor allows me to draw on multiple methods, exercises, and repertoire that will help you develop your full potential while always enjoying your musical journey.

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