Music Lessons in Columbus, OH // Lessons.com (2024)

I first identify the student's strenghts, weaknesses, and personal goals. Then I help tailor an individualized plan to foster their strengths, work on their weaknesses, and achieve their short term and long term goals efficiently. I believe in tone, technique, and fundamental knowledge of the instruments. I strive to give my students a wholesome experience and tools for long term success musically.

I have Bachelor's degrees in Music and Psychology, and I have been studying music since I was about 8 years old. I have been involved in band programs from 6th grade all the way to my collegiate career. I have studied flute and saxophone with Shawn "Thunder" Wallace, trumpet and flugelhorn with Anthony J. Stanco, and piano with Patsy Rabinowitz. I have taken many music theory and aural training courses at Ohio State, along with improvisation and composition courses in the jazz department. I have a wide range of knowledge and a strong background to teach new and intermediate students.

I charge $30 an hour and $15 for 30 minutes. However, this can be negotiable if a student really wants to learn but cannot afford these prices.

I started teaching during my senior year as an undergraduate music student because I wanted to gain experience working with new musicians, and because I had a strong passion to share my knowledge and love for my instruments with others. I have continued to maintain teaching weekly lessons post graduation.

I have worked with beginner to intermediate students on flute, trumpet, and piano. I have students ranging from middle school all the way to adults in their 50s. I have taught students who picked up a new instrument for the first time, students who have never read music or played any instrument, and students who had years of experience but were looking to improve. I am always looking for ways to improve as a teacher and love new students of any background or any age!

Recently, my aunt gave me concert tickets to see Straight No Chaser as a graduation present. This was one of the greatest and most inspirational performances I have been to! This is an acapella group that all went to Indiana University and got a record deal after they went viral on YouTube for a Christmas song they performed during a recital. Their concert was so incredible and well put together, so humorous and genuine, and so harmonious and soulful. Their passion for music is so evident, and their love for what they do just resonates off of them. It was so inspiring to see them live and to know their backstory and the hard work and dedication it has taken them to get to the place they are at today. It made me remember why I love music so much and why I want to continue learning and growing and sharing my knowledge and passion with others!

I would encourage them to find the perfect fit because everyone's teaching style and goals for their student are different. Ask your potential teacher questions before hiring them and gather some insight on if your personalities will mesh well. Talk to them about your intentions and goals so that they know this going into lessons with you. If you feel that the person you contacted doesn't align with your ideals, keep searching because there are so many quality music teachers out there looking for students like you!