Croft Tutoring

I like to sit down with the student and determine what their goals are and how much time they are willing to commit to learning. I ask the student what style of learning suites them best. Then I determine their proficiency level and go from there.

I've played the alto saxophone for 15 years, guitar for 14 years. I've played drums for 5 years. I am currently learning the piano. I have been a singer my whole life. I have studied music theory extensively throughout school and can read, write, and transpose music in treble clef. I can read music in bass clef but have much more experience working in treble clef. I write songs and have knowledge of recording using DAW's such as Logic Pro and Ableton Live.

The first lesson is free, and I generally charge $40-50 per hour and offer extensive discounts for repeat clients.

I've always enjoyed helping others through teaching. I have tutored students in subjects ranging from Math to Spanish to Music. I started doing private tutoring in 2010 after graduating from Ohio State University (bachelor's in Spanish, minor International Studies).

I've worked with students from both Middle and High School. I've worked with adults of all ages, but mostly young adults between the ages of 20 and 25.

Find a teacher who makes you feel comfortable, someone you mesh with. It's much easier to learn and you get a lot more done when you have a genuine connection with a teacher who cares about helping others. Don't be afraid to tell the teacher exactly what you want to learn and about your strengths/weaknesses. The more information you can provide them, the better they can help to fufill your needs.

What motivates you to want to learn music? How much time are you willing to devote? Are you willing to practice every day? Do you learn better by doing, or by observing? What specific skillsets are you interesting in learning? Do you want to play classical music? Jazz? Surf Rock?