Lessons

In our customized lesson plan, we will focus on developing technique (how to make your hands work effectively), music theory (understanding how music works), and songs/genres to develop and broaden the students interest and repertoire. Depending on the student's interests and aptitudes, we may also develop skills relative to song writing and improvisation in a well resourced home music studio. As with  all of our instruction, if and when applicable, we may experiment with demo quality recording. 

In our customized lesson plan, we will focus on developing technique (how to make your hands work effectively), music theory (understanding how music works), and songs/genres to develop and broaden the students interest and repertoire. Depending on the student's interests and aptitudes, we may also develop skills relative to song writing and improvisation in a well resourced home music studio. As with  all of our instruction, if and when applicable, we may experiment with demo quality recording. 

As an experienced vocal coach, we will develop a curriculum to strengthen the voice, increase vocal range, and explore vocal texture and interpretation. We will use the keyboard for exercises, ear training, understanding and writing vocal harmonies, song writing, and music theory instruction relative to the voice. If and when  appropriate we may also use performance tracks. As with  all of our instruction, if and when applicable, we may experiment with demo quality recording. 

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We will periodically host performance showcases. All performance showcases are optional; however, we highly encourage our students of any age to participate. Showcases give the student the opportunity to share their progress with their family and friends, and develop the confidence to perform in front of an audience. This also gives them recognition for their efforts to learn and grow as they develop their talents.

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As an experienced instructor, performer, writer and arranger we will develop a customized lesson plan focusing on fundamental technique (making the hands work effectively) , music theory (understanding how music works), and songs/genres to develop and broaden the students interest and repertoire. Depending on the students interests and aptitudes, we may also develop skills relative to song writing and improvisation. As with  all of our instruction, if and when applicable, we may experiment with demo quality recording. 

As a professional instructor and music coach, it is very important that my students grow and develop musically. This requires practice. About 30% of a music students’ development is in the lesson. The lesson is critical to their progress. However, about 70% of their development will occur in their practice time between lessons. The student will go as far and as fast as they want to depending on their personal commitment to practice. A scheduled daily routine of practice; including thought time, repetition, review of what they learned in their lesson, and musical exploration is critical to their development. When a student shows up for their lesson with questions, ideas, discoveries, and improved skills, etc., then we will be on an exciting musical adventure together.