Music Lessons in Easley, SC. It's your time.

I am a highly motivated piano teacher with the experience of 35+ years of private lessons in my home. I enjoy teaching all ages and levels in many genres of music. Included in lessons besides learning beautiful pieces, are emphasis on technical skills, music theory, sight reading and improvising. I tailor lessons according to existing strengths and weaknesses. My students are equipped with the knowledge of how to practice at home! I record each lessons' assignments for the student to use at home to practice efficiently.

Having a variety of experiences professionally and academically, I am very well suited to cater to the interests of my students. I am currently getting my Master's degree in classical guitar performance, but I often include a variety of styles in order to motivate your practice times at home. Whether you want really nail the sound of a Black Sabbath riff, learn to solo over a blues progression, or even learn a piano piece on guitar. I can help give you the tools to form your own musical identity.

I am flexible with what you would like to work on. If you have a certain song you are working on or want to improve range, these sessions are tailored to what you want and need. I am open to teaching a certain genera. It's all about the students t and giving as much as I can in each session to you.

I have played violin for the past 18 years and received my Bachelor of Arts in Music at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. I am currently a graduate student at Boston University. I think the most important part of violin playing is having fun and enjoying what you do, so I really emphasize this in my teaching. I also think it is important that we use our bodies well and avoid playing related pain, so my teaching focuses on getting players into a comfortable position with their violin. I have taught all ages, and am great teaching in the beginning stages when everything feels new and difficult!

Students will learn how music functions and how to expand their musical ideas into full compositions.

Having played for 8 years, I love the guitar, and I want you too love it too! I firmly believe that with the right approach, learning and playing guitar can be fun and enjoyable. Lessons will be about you and your interests, we'll see what your goals are and how we can reach them. Additionally, we'll make sure to develop your ear as a musician and your skills as a guitarist so that nothing can stop you from playing the music you enjoy! My specialties are Finger-style, Flamenco, Rock, Metal, and Classical guitar. If you'd like to just learn some techniques, styles, or even how to play a specific song, reach out and I'll see what I can do!