Rachelle Armstead
About
[4.98 rating over 46 reviews from another lesson platform]
I've been teaching music composition and theory, violin, guitar, voice, and piano for the last five years. In addition to teaching, I work as a professional composer, multi-instrumentalist, and recording artist. I have been playing guitar for 19+ years and violin for 17+ years, and in 2022, I earned a Master of Music in Composition from the University of South Carolina School of Music.
Reviews from Another Lesson Platform
Rachelle is very supportive and has helpful suggestions. I enjoy working with her.
It was a great class. I immediately felt like I had something to aim for.
Rachelle helped me to tune my guitar and songs that I would like to play.
I already learned quite a bit after the first lesson
Having a wonderful time learning!
Another wonderful lesson!
Rachelle is a wonderful, patient and thorough instructor. She accomplishes so much in a single lesson, everything from scale work to picking and chord exercises to a song. Her instruction is so valuable and she pays attention to the little things, giving helpful tips and practice exercises to improve weaknesses. Best of all the lesson and feedback is given in a warm and positive uplifting way to keep my daughter engaged and eager to practice more.
Wonderful first lesson! Rachelle is an excellent teacher, my daughter is so excited to begin learning more with her.
Great teacher for my 13-year-old son!
Oh man, my first guitar lesson with Rachelle was fantastic! She was so patient and encouraging, which made the whole experience enjoyable. I loved how she explained things and didn't rush through anything. It made learning the basics feel less intimidating. And let me tell you, Rachelle's enthusiasm was infectious! Her positive feedback and support kept me motivated throughout the lesson, especially when I struggled with new chords or techniques. I'm pumped to keep learning from her and dive deeper into playing the guitar. Can't wait for the next lesson!
I honestly can't believe it's only been 3 lessons! I have learned so much already. I can't wait to continue on this journey with such a professional, patient and encouraging instructor. Hopefully, I'll be playing the guitar for friends and family in no time.
I absolutely love Rachelle! She is so patient and understanding with my scheduling needs, and respectful of the limited time I have to actually practice. She always makes do with where I am, and the simple steps needed to go forward with success. That is very valuable as an adult learning violin.
Awesome, accommodating and patient. Great vibes!
Just had my first class. She was very keen on accessing my needs and making a plan of action. I'm excited to learn more about the guitar. Super calm and encouraging. Looking forward to more classes.
Rachelle is an excellent listener who is more than willing to help you get started from wherever you're at in your musical journey.
Rachel has been an extremely helpful teacher. She is very knowledgeable in her instruction on specific aspects of the violin that I wish to work on such as bowing, tone, and how to practice effectively with the time I have each day. She also has very a pleasing, kind personality, which puts me at ease during our lesson, as playing in front of another person is a challenge for me!
Great lesson! Looking forward to the next one! :)
Amazing first lesson, we look forward to booking more!
Rachelle is very patient and knowledgeable. I am learning so much about producing a good tone, keeping a beat, and violin bow technique. I recommend her for any age as she takes her time and is able to break things down to make them manageable. I always feel as if my time has been well spent during our lesson.
Amazing Teacher very helpful!
It was my daughter’s very first lesson. Rachelle did a great job explaining all the basics. She was encouraging and communicated well.
Enjoyed my first lesson. Rachel’s was patient, kind and knowledgeable.
Rachelle is very patient and thorough.
Really happy with my lesson as Rachel listened to what my goals were and we started working on them right away. I can't wait to learn more!
Rachelle is patient and knowledgeable. Also follows through with communication via email which is very important in this busy age we live in. I believe I will learn a lot from her and definitely recommend to anyone wanting lessons.
So incredibly kind, patient & thorough!
My daughter loves her lessons with Rachel, she is very kind and such a good teacher
Absolutely talented, professional, patient and looking forward to the next lesson. My daughter learned so much and thanked me tremendously for setting up the lessons with Rachelle. She is excited about the violin all over again! :)
Rachelle worked on counting beats and on violin technique with me. She was very helpful and improved my technique!
1st lesson a success!
Rachelle has been nothing short of amazing! My 13yr old daughter takes violin lessons from her and always looks forward to them. I would definitely recommend her to anyone of all ages.
She is a great teacher! Very friendly and patient.
This was my first lesson and everything went great so far
My daughter was so nervous meeting with a new violin teacher. Rachelle made my daughter feel happy and comfortable. My daughter has requested to have more lessons with Rachelle, Yay!
I can tell Rachelle is very patient which she will need to be with me. I’m very excited!
Great teacher. She definitely knows what she’s talking about!
Rachelle is such a gifted violinist and and teacher, and kind in equal measure. She shares a wealth of knowledge about additional resources, and she is always very supportive and encouraging, inspiring even. I highly recommend recurring lessons with her.
Very kind and patient. and provided me with great advice and next steps to continue to improve.
Rachelle is great and patient with my daughter. She enjoys her lessons.
Rachelle was great! Looking forward for McKenna to do the next one.
Jumped right in on my first lesson--Excited for the next one!
Ms. Rachelle is a kind and patient teacher with so much grace. She is very helpful providing resource links and tips too. My daughter really enjoys her instruction. We are so glad we found her!
Very helpful so far. Can't wait to see what else my son learns.
Rachelle is awesome. She is encouraging and supportive of whatever musical challenges you might be experiencing. She is enthusiastic about my learning and willing to go above and beyond to find music that suits my interest. I feel confident that I will improve with her guidance. I highly recommend you to try a lesson with her.
Excellent teacher!
Rachelle is very patient and knowledgeable
Teaching Style
My approach to teaching has been formed by an understanding of student individuality. Students flourish when given opportunities to explore their interests; therefore, I proactively engage in cultivating innovative, interdisciplinary, and learner-focused lesson plans. In addition to technique, I teach students to read sheet music, guitar tabs, and chord sheets. I also incorporate foundational music theory so that they can understand how their favorite songs are constructed and learn to write their own. With regular practice, students can expect to improve weekly in their guitar, violin, or compositional technique. I look forward to meeting you and helping you become a better musician!
Credentials & Affiliations
Master of Music in Composition from The University of South Carolina
Music Teachers National Association
The College Music Society
American Composers Forum
BMI
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
