About
I want you to enjoy music, whether it's learning your favorite piece on cello, rocking out on guitar, learning jazz, music theory, or songwriting. Right now I have students playing in worship groups, preparing for auditions, playing in chamber groups and orchestras, in jazz combos, bands, you name it. I offer 30, 45, and 60-minute lessons online and at my studio in Nashville.
I have 8+ years of experience teaching private lessons in addition to teaching seminars on songwriting and music business. I've played guitar and bass for 25 years, cello for 19 years which resulted in over 1,100 shows, performed on 40+ albums and composed for radio, television, and internet video series, featured in the New York Times, on the CBS Evening News, NPR and recently played at the Grand Olde Opry.
Specialties
Musical styles
Guitar style
Has instrument
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
While each student is different, I do generally start everyone on either Suzuki or the Essential Elements books for cello, Mel Bay or Essential Elements for guitar.
We are going to cover not only instrumental technique, but also reading music and music theory.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelors Degree in Entertainment Business and an Associates Degree in Recording Arts from Full Sail University.
I also studied cello, jazz improv and composition and baroque counterpoint, aural skills, music theory at SUNY Fredonia
I have taken classes at the Nashville Jazz Workshop as well as I still take private cello lessons myself.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$25 for 30 minutes
$50 for an hour.
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching myself guitar when I was 10. Later, in high-school, my teacher frustrated with my lack of practicing came up with an idea to light a fire under me. They suggested I teach a younger classmate. Not only did I finally start practicing, but I fell in love with teaching as well.
What types of students have you worked with?
I work with all ages from 9 to 99. You are never too old to start. Students have gone on to join college, high-school and All-State orchestras.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Students should think about what they like about music, what they want to learn.