Sol F.

The Piano/Keyboard is one of the most essential instruments to utilize in song writing and understanding Music Theory. There's a reason the greatest of Composers have a piano easily accessible to them when writing Sonata's, Operas, Ballads, and Pop Music. Understanding the Black and White keys in front of you will help you understand any instrument you come across. In my Piano/Keyboard lessons, I'll teach you how to play scales, chords, proper finger placement, and how to read sheet music. We'll look at wide range from Classical compositions to modern day Pop music. Sign up for lessons today and lets learn the Piano

Whether you're learning to put your fingers on the guitar for the first time, or you can strum some chords around the campfire, I can help you understand effective practice habits/routines along with the foundations of music from and rhythmic and harmonic perspective. Why these chords sound good together, how to practice scales effectively, and how to strum more complex rhythms. While learning the theory behind the guitar can be important, that's not always the immediate reason we pick up the guitar. If you want to get to a point where you're playing your favorite songs for your friends and family to hear, we'll be able to learn your songs together and I'll be able to give you the necessary tools and personalized lessons you'll need to practice at home so you can try learning songs and practicing concepts yourself. Sing up for lessons today and lets start jamming

At some point, you have probable reached for pen and paper to write your very own song. Writing music is one of the most fun and important creative acts you can do to express yourself beyond complete sentences. In my song writing lessons, we'll practice different lyrical writing exercises, melody creations, chord progressions, and unique ways of combining all of them together. There are no set guide lines or rules for writings songs, but there are cliches and industry secrets your favorite artists will use time and time again while keeping the process novel. What makes a song catchy? Lets find out together.

In today's world, almost everything you find in recording studios responsible for recording your favorite songs can be done on your personal computer. The ease of access people have to DAW's (Digital Audio Workstations) is one of the best things that could happen to aspiring artists and producers. In these lessons, we'll look at the equipment needed for recording to your computer, how to use the built in instruments and tools within your DAW, the essentials to building a Mix of a song, and Mastering a song for it's final release. When we move to using DAW's, I will primarily teach ProTools, Logic Pro, Garageband, and Ableton; though unique programs, they all have concepts easily translatable to other DAW's mentioned and unmentioned. Sign up for lessons today and lets start understanding how songs are made.

Through my music theory classes, I always had a lab associated dedicated to Ear Training and Sight Singing. The most important tool to a musician will always be their ears. The ability to understand what you are hearing is one of the many tools you can use to learn songs and instruments effectively. If you can sing a melody back to yourself, than you can learn to translate to other instruments. However, singing is more than a tool. It's the way you express yourself when you start blasting songs in the car. But if you want to avoid a scratchy throat the next day and make sure you're treating your voice properly, I have a myriad of warm-ups and exercises that will enforce good habits to keep your vocal cords in singing condition. Being able to sing in-tune and with proper technique will have you singing for years to come. Sign up today and lets learn how to sing

The backbone of your favorite songs. The background hero that isn't really in the background. Bass guitar is one of the most important instruments needed to make your favorite songs more complete. It's more than just a guitar with 4-strings, because with a sloppy bass player or no bass player at all, songs can fall apart. In these lessons, I'll be able to help you understand the function of the bass, give you personalized lessons to help stretch your fingers out and not only support the band, but take front stage as your perform bass solos. Sign up for lessons and lets "Slappa Da Bass"