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

About: I am a classically trained singer, music teacher, songwriter, podcaster, and a gigging & studio vocalist in pop, jazz, blues, R&B, and country. I began performing twenty years ago after my junior high school principal encouraged me to join the school choir! I then started studying voice in high school and singing has been my focus ever since. I always have felt as long as you love it, practice it, and pursue it you'll always achieve it! I have performed alongside Seal, Mavis Staples, Spiritualized, Leon Bridges, while having the great pleasure of singing in front of Sidney Portier!

Education: I graduated from UC Riverside with a BA in music and an emphasis in vocal performance. I trained classically under William Hanrahan at UC Riverside. I completed my teaching certificate with the UK based BAST program where I learned more about vocal acoustics and anatomy. I’m also currently studying contemporary voice with John Henny. I believe that as long as I continue to learn I will ...

I have been playing instruments for years, such as Cello, Piano and of course Guitar. I have received the best instruction in learning and playing the guitar when I first started playing guitar in high school. My Guitar teacher has multiple degrees in teaching and playing guitar. I have also had the privilege of being his guitar teacher assistant for two years, which has helped me learn and grow as a teacher. To top everything off, I am also a two year pavan graduate which is a fine arts school. I really learned lots of cool stuff about guitar there and would love to share my knowledge with you!

A graduate of the famous Curtis Institute of Music, Lori has played all over the world. She has played with greats such as Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross, Pavarotti, and Leonard Bernstein. After being invited to the White House, she performed for President Reagan.
Lessons incorporate fun songs plus technique.

The viola is a beautiful instrument, full of warmth and depth for those willing to explore it. Viola lessons include theory, technique, repertoire, and more. We'll work together to design a lesson plan that works for you and your learning style.

I am a professional clarinetist passionate about sharing the joy of music with others. I specialize in beginner to intermediate students of all ages. I teach students how to practice and why to practice in order to help them fall in love with the clarinet! Typical lessons involve scales, sight reading, and a piece that the student chooses. If you like having fun and learning about different kinds of music send me a message!

Expect to build a stronger relationship and understanding with music. I am not going to look for perfection. The most important thing is to connect with the music you're playing. Within a few lessons you will see confidence with your instrument grow. The first lesson, we will talk about the goals you are trying to achieve. We'll explore music theory, sight reading, creating original songs, playing by ear, and if you want, we can dive into the modern music industry. How is music made today?