I enjoy working with beginner to intermediate students. Age doesn’t matter, I work to build a solid foundation based on the students’ knowledge level and musical goals.

Hello! I am a classically trained pianist who has been teaching for 30+ years… I’ve started students as young as 3— and up to 83. Each student is unique and has his/her own way of learning, so I tailor my teaching method slightly to best suit each one… while making sure the lessons are always enjoyable. I make sure to include theory within the lessons— after all, knowing the foundation of the music is just as important as the music itself. I take great pride that my students don’t realize how much they’re learning and discovering because they’re enjoying their lessons so much. Nothing makes me happier than hearing “Wow! That time flew!” or

You really enjoy youself and are inspired

Jeff Purtle has given recitals in England, Wales, Scotland and the USA. He has spoken at the International Trumpet Guild Conference and hosted his own conferences. Jeff’s brass students are in all branches of the United States military, band directors from SC and other states, and students in the San Francisco Symphony, Charlotte NC Symphony, Greenville Symphony, Charleston Symphony, Augusta Symphony, Aiken Symphony, Jacksonville FL Symphony, and UK and Chinese orchestras. Some are touring in the UK and Europe. Jeff was personally certified by master teacher and author Claude Gordon. Jeff’s ebook “Hit it Hard & Wish It Well” is published in t...

*FREE 15m ZOOM CONSULTATION/MINI-LESSON* I am an online-lesson only business. I studied Piano and Guitar as my primary and secondary instruments at Mercyhurst University (graduated in 2016) in Pennsylvania and have been teaching piano, guitar, accordion, drums, and ukulele for 8+ years. I am also a practicing board certified music therapist and active professional pianist. I take a systemic yet customizable approach to every student. I will make sure you have fun while ensuring you are learning fundamentals and technique. I already have plenty of experience with online training (Zoom), and use technology to make online lessons fun, captivat...

I am happy yourself or your child is interested in music lessons! There are so many ways in which music enriches our lives. Our philosophy is that no matter the age of the student, having fun is the number one component to reaching your musical goals. All of our instructors strive to maintain a fun and relaxed atmosphere in the lessons. We are conveniently located in Ballantyne right off of 485 and Rea Road. At Onstage, our instructors have many years of experience teaching and performing. Most of our instructors have earned music degrees and if not, they have demonstrated a high level of proficiency on their instrument and performed ...