Piano Lessons in Caret. Amazing Teachers.

30 years of experience with teaching privately, in the classroom and with choirs. I have had students in all levels of ability and experience I have had students from 5 to 80. Never too young or old to ENJOY MUSIC! I use a variety of different materials no course of study works for every student. Further goal discussion and assessment is ongoing.

LEARN MUSIC FROM A UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR

I have extensive experience teaching children and adults of all levels for 30 years. I also conducted many large projects like musicals with children and they enjoy working with me very much. I have a Ph.D. in Music and I'm a professor at Tennessee State University.

I have many years of research experience in educational technology and I use the outcomes while teaching. My students enjoy my new system which makes a great difference in their learning.

My lessons for ages between 4-6 are 30 minutes but I highly recommend 50 minutes of lessons for teenagers, and adults.

First thing I do before first day of class is send out an enthusiastic email and call shortly after. Briefly discussing and establishing the learning goals for the course based on the visual literacy,technical,and intellectual competencies the students should achieve by the end of a period is ideal for me to design the course or update an existing course for the student's desired outcomes. The syllabus and the schedule are completed along with a comprehensive strategy for what will take place during class. lessons include: physical warm ups, breathing exercises, vocal exercises and technical work, solfeggio (sight-singing), ear training, repertoire musical coaching , speech coaching, preparation for auditions and performances.

Beginners: posture, technique, sound production, articulation, phrasing, note reading
Intermediate: interpretation of different styles, dynamics, ensemble performance, building solid technique and stamina

We will work to improve your musicality and technique while finding the method that works best for you. All styles of piano welcome!

Music lessons should be fun, encouraging and full of music that you love. They are an opportunity to learn something new, show your improvement, and receive correction, encouragement and praise. Students and instructors should play together frequently throughout and the time should be balanced with theory, technique and exercises, sight-reading, and performance and seasoned with introductions to a variety of music and styles. I like to encourage students to play because they love to play and to find the music that is an integral part of their soul, then to share that with others through performance. What do you want to do with or gain from your music? We will work toward your goals.