About
Music is more than just a hobby. It is a means to heal and bring beauty to the world. I love sparking creativity in my students and helping them feel valuable and cared for in the process. Besides traditional note reading I incorporate very hands on creative components like composing and songwriting if that appeals to you. I even have a YouTube channel of all the incredible songs my students have written! I can teach many styles as well as chord chart reading. For voice, I have studied many techniques and have developed my own curriculum called the "resonation revolution." I have seen great results with these techniques.
Every day that I teach, I have to pinch myself and realize that it is not just a dream that I get paid to do this. It is my dream job! Music has been such an incredible blessing in my life with my 13 years touring as a singer songwriter. Now, I am in a season where I am passing that love and knowledge on to other people and it makes me so happy!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I try to find out what their core desire is...what they really want to learn. I teach out of books, but I also do a lot of fun hands on theory learning which results in composing. I have a youtube channel of my student's compositions. I also teach chord chart reading and different styles of music.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a degree in Piano.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$25 for a half hour, $40 for 45 minutes, $50 for an hour.
How did you get started teaching?
I was a touring musician for 13 years. I loved it but got tired of touring. I had worked with kids and teens my entire life but never in a music setting. By a crazy set of circumstances (it is an amazing story you should ask me about it) I ended up teaching and found it was the dream job I had always been looking for!
What types of students have you worked with?
I have taught almost every age from 2 to 82. I have also worked with students on the spectrum and special needs. I have had many home school students. I also used to teach free lessons to refugees when I lived in San Diego. I am hoping to start a program teaching low income youth free lessons here in Asheville.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I tell all my students "It's not about being perfect, it's about being brave." I even made a poster of that motto to hang on my wall! I do not demand perfection, only ask that you would be brave. If you are brave enough to take risks we will create beautiful things together!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are your goals musically? Do you have any emotional baggage concerning performing in front of others? How can we overcome that? Where would you like to see yourself musically in a year?