Music Education
Devin has been teaching music for nearly a decade. During his time at VCU, he took many classes required for a Music Education degree including Voice Methods, Wood Wind Methods I and II, Guitar Methods, Middle School Practicum, and more. He has been an intern teacher at SPARC’s Live Art program, a volunteer music lessons teacher at FRIENDS: Association for Children, a private school music teacher, and a music teacher at various community music schools. He teaches one-on-one lessons for guitar, piano, ukulele, music theory, song writing, and composition.
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See what current and former students are saying about Devin below:
“Devin is patient with both our kids & meets their different needs in their efforts to learn piano. He provides specific & individual instruction. He explains difficult topics with engaging examples & comparisons. I would highly recommend Devin over other music studios in Mechanicsville.”
-Amy, 2025
“Devin has been a great ukulele teacher for my daughter the last year. He’s led her through increasingly technical music while keeping her engaged and enjoying the lessons.”
“I have been taking piano lessons from Devin for just over a year. His knowledge of and love for music is evident in his teaching techniques. He has a true passion for sharing his knowledge and expertise, and his lessons are always packed with enthusiasm leaving me wanting to learn more. I highly recommend Devin.”
-Andrew, 2025
-Susan, 2025
“I’d highly recommend Devin for piano lessons. His approach is a balanced blend of music theory and learning to play. He is laid back and provides a non-critical, nonjudgemental environment for learning. His feedback is reflective and helpful, while never expecting perfection. I can appreciate he hears when concepts are grasped, and we can move on. This is the longest I’ve stuck with piano, and I feel like I am actually learning how to play. I’m excited to keep learning more.”
-Jessica, 2025
“What I really appreciate about how Devin teaches is that it's not a cookie cutter approach. He takes his time, really understands how a child learns and makes it so much fun. I've seen my daughter on an off day, when she was not in the best mood and he read her, adjusted his approach and turned her around in no time.”
-Christy Browne,
2024
“We have been taking piano lessons for just over a year. It is the highlight of my child's week. Devin is so kind and patient and really cares about his students. He finds creative ways to teach difficult/hard to grasp lessons and makes a point to praise his students accomplishments! He always takes the time to share what they learned with the parents every week. I highly recommend Devin as a piano teacher! He will have you playing in no time!”
“Devin is an excellent teacher. He really meets you wherever you are in your learning journey with instrumental arts. I started going to him because I wanted to pick up piano lessons because I used to take them when I was in school. He has very clear and personalized teaching techniques that make it fun and easy to learn from him and he’s very patient if you are stumped on any technique (which happens often for me). I recommend him to anyone that is looking into taking music lessons, old or young and all the in between.”