Michael Lanier

In the classroom, I try to keep things light and fun while also communicating the clear goals that we are working toward. I do not assign a specific amount of practice time: in doing so, I give the student trust, but also responsibility, when it comes to practice.

My method is adaptable to the individual student, but generally speaking, I do not use a curriculum; I employ my own materials for best focus in what to practice and order of what to learn. As such, I do not have any required student texts, though if a student shows an aptitude for extra study, I will recommend certain materials for the student’s own personal study.

I’m a lifelong musician of multiple instruments, and I’ve been teaching since 2013. I hold a bachelor’s degree in music, and a master’s degree in music education. I teach a variety of instruments, both common and obscure, across a diverse array of styles and genres. In recent years I’ve developed alternate teaching methods for online lessons to ensure that they are just as successful as in-person studies. I’ve taught ages five to sixty-five, and I’ve found success with each and every age group.

In addition to teaching music, I also dabble in voice acting, roller skating, and Scottish country dancing!