“Teaching is an essential part of my musical life. Music is about sharing ideas, stories, and emotions with an audience. With teaching, we explore how students can connect with others through music. Private lessons are an excellent way to foster individual growth outside of a classroom. I am forever grateful for all of my private teachers, as they each fueled my sparks of creativity through music.”

~ Carrie

Benefits of Private Lessons

  • Students have a chance to ask questions one-on-one regarding music they are studying in school
  • They create their own individual goals and we build a plan of success together, whether it’s preparing for an audition or looking at long-term objectives
  • Students explore expressing themselves through music
  • Students are taught accountability through practice targets and expectations
  • They are given the chance to learn how to perform under pressure with nervousness, a lifetime strength in all fields
  • We learn together that making mistakes is part of learning and life, and it’s not the end of the world!


If you or your child has an interest in private lessons, please fill out the contact form by clicking here to set up an interview lesson.

2024 Studio Policy

Current Teaching Positions

  • Martha Layne Collins High School
  • Marnel C. Moorman Middle School
  • Shelby County West Middle School
  • North Oldham High School
  • South Oldham Middle School
  • South Oldham High School
  • Carrithers Middle School

Past Positions

  • Indiana University Southeast
  • Youth Performing Arts School
  • Zoneton Middle School
  • Highland Middle School
  • Oldham County High School
  • Pikeville Ind. High School

Studio Stats

  • 2 states, 7 counties
  • clarinet and piano lessons
  • 3rd grade to Senior in high school
  • Online & In-person

Student Success & Participation

  • KY Governor’s School for the Arts
  • Youth Performing Arts School
  • University of Louisville Wind Band Institute
  • KMEA All State Band
  • KMEA All State Orchestra
  • IMEA All State Band
  • IMEA All State Orchestra
  • KBO Middle School All State Band
  • KMEA Middle School All State Band
  • IMEA Solo & Ensemble, State Audition, Division 1 Rating
  • KMEA Solo & Ensemble, Division 1 Rating