I have more than 8 years of experience teaching various instruments like piano, guitar, electric bass, and drums. I also offer band coaching and teach music theory. I work with people of all ages and in many different musical styles. I approach music tuition with the aim to instill a lasting appreciation of and enthusiasm for playing music, especially with kids and teens! With an emphasis on improvisation and rhythmic awareness, my lessons not only prepare my students to play jazz and jazz-related genres but also teaches them to understand music more deeply than just notes on a piece of paper. A typical lesson involves a balance of technical warm-up exercises, sight-reading, improvisation, and working through a tune of your choice. That said, I'm open to focusing on whatever interests you; I'm always ready to let my students guide the direction of the lesson. My students love my fresh approach to teaching and parents especially appreciate my flexibility with timing and willingness to travel to their homes. While I can teach all instruments online or at your preferred location, I can only offer piano and guitar instruction at my own location. I look forward to meeting you for the lessons!