McKenzie Music Academy is a boutique music academy in West Summerlin for very young children, ages 4 to 7. Our small group classes are a true early music education: singing, rhythm, listening, movement, music appreciation, and the pre-piano foundations that prepare a child for formal lessons later. This is not private piano instruction. It’s where a lifelong love of music actually begins. Classes meet Thursdays from 4 to 5 PM, all books and supplies are included.

I started playing bass when I was 11 years old, was in several rock bands through junior high and high school, played bass in the University of Arizona, Arizona jazz band, toured Japan with the UNLV jazz band, have done extensive studio recording with various Christian rock bands, and played bass for years at my church. I picked up rhythm acoustic guitar in my early 20s and lead worship at my churches for years on acoustic guitar. I have a good solid understanding of music theory, how to play by ear, how to read, etc. I’m the perfect teacher for somebody who’s picking up bass or acoustic guitar for the first time, and wants to learn solid, fo

I play 250+ shows a year on Fremont Street with Spandex Nation. I have played in several shows (World's Greatest Rock Show, MJ Live, Zombie Burlesque) and many bands on the strip. Using my professional experience, I teach the guitar as a whole. The ultimate goal is to be able to play any song and create the sounds you imagine in your head, and I teach how the guitar and music work, so you can get there! My lessons are custom tailored to each students needs. No two people learn exactly the same way, and your learning experience should reflect that, in a positive way! I also provide 90% of all lesson material. Diagrams, examples, transcriptions...

Welcome! My teaching focuses on my student's strengths and reasons for learning. I ensure that students are taught from a personalized curriculum that brings them closer to their goals while emphasizing the music fundamentals that will prepare and enrich them for life. I am passionate about piano and music theory.