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Music lessons in Algiers Point, New Orleans

I teach one-on-one lessons on drums, bass, guitar, and piano to students ages 7 and up (ages 11 and up for online lessons).

Lessons are tailored to each student’s interests while also building the fundamental skills needed to develop a fulfilling, long-term relationship with music and a clear ability to express oneself.

In person and online lessons available.

Experience

  • 7+ years of teaching experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from Berklee College of Music

  • Graduate of New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) in Jazz Performance

  • Gigging musician who has performed with many acts across many different styles

  • (Certification in progress, to be completed July 2026) Mindfulness teacher in the Unified Mindfulness system developed by Shinzen Young, with a focus on how attention-based practices support deeper fulfillment in listening to and creating music.

  • Learning to play an instrument is a process that can address the development and fulfillment of the whole person. A good music lesson can be just as much about offering technical guidance and theoretical understanding, as it can be about guiding a student through the inner challenges of working skillfully with attention and emotion. I aim to create an environment where the student feels supported in meeting the challenges of learning an instrument, whatever domain they happen to arise in.

    I work collaboratively with students to identify goals that are relevant, appropriate, and exciting, and then we formulate a plan to move toward those goals. Along the way I will support the student with practice plans and strategies, technical guidance, kindness, encouragement, and a non-judgmental space to work on building their skills, wherever they happen to be starting from. Though learning an instrument can be challenging, it is also immensely rewarding and a lot of fun!

    • Learning songs

    • Practice strategies

    • Audition prep

    • Learning new styles

    • Building technical facility

    • Music theory

    • Ear training

    • Mindfulness meditation informed techniques for working with the “inner game” of music

    • Methods for contacting and exploring our innate creativity

    • Listening exercises

    • And more!

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Lesson Rates & Policies

  • I offer a free 30-minute demo lesson for all new students.

  • 30-minute weekly lessons

    • $100 per month

    • (Billed in packages of 4 lessons)

    60-minute weekly lessons

    • $200 per month

    • (Billed in packages of 4 lessons)

    Payment is due at the beginning of each 4-lesson package.

  • Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, Check, or Cash.

  • 24 hours’ notice is required to reschedule a lesson. No-call/no-shows are not refunded or rescheduled. Makeups must be scheduled within 4 weeks of the original lesson date.

    If a student arrives late, the lesson will still end at the scheduled time.

    Once a lesson package is purchased, refunds are not available. Lesson packages are valid for 6 weeks from the purchase date.

  • If I ever need to cancel a lesson, I will provide as much notice as possible and offer a makeup lesson.

  • Students are encouraged to bring a notebook to record assignments and a folder to keep handouts in and to bring both to every lesson. Any method books to purchase will be determined after the first lesson.