About LMI
Every student literally becomes a part of this family as I learn who they are, why they came and how I can help them. They can grow to be professionals, hobbyists, singers, players, or writers. I will guide them if they want to write, perform, get a music scholarship or admission for higher musical studies. Whatever the goal, I will be there to teach, consult, answer questions and guide however I can.
- Introduction to Advanced on Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar and Drums.
- Program built for each student based on their goals and learning strengths.
- Rock, Pop, Gospel, R&B, Classical, Soul, Jazz, Contemporary Christian…all music styles.
- Music Reading, Rhythmic Precision and Music Theory knowledge taught with patience.
- Composition, arrangement and lyrical song-writing.
When students leave LMI they take a wealth of experience, knowledge and passion with them. My hope is that these tools will propel them along the way to their picture of musical success. I will always be here for them too; through their growth as musicians. I love it when my students come back as adults. Together we find we both have grown and the magic continues.
My Vision for LMI
- A place for the technical, creative and spiritual growth of musicians.
- An environment where young people know they are respected and that their efforts matter.
- A safe musical haven where questions are answered, energy is directed and the objective of musical success brought into focus.
- An opportunity to make mistakes and realize that the only way through the battle to improve, is to turn into the challenge and push through.
- A studio where the passion to learn is recognized as the “gift of music.”
About Frank
I am known as “Mr Frank” at LMI. I teach in the most interesting basement around! I started learning music in 1974 at the age of five, and with the exception of an active duty stint in the Army and a time of high demand at work prior to LMI, I have never stopped practicing and learning. I am a devoted Roman Catholic, a husband to an amazing wife, a father to two incredible children, and a grand-father to three and a fourth on the way!
I have always loved music and the challenge of performing. The only thing I love more than performing is mentoring young musicians. I teach them that music is language; an interaction between people. Aspiring musicians need to learn to speak it, feel it and write it to become literate. These technical skills lead to a musical instinct that can be trusted to support the creative force. When a good amount of work has been done, the focus of the musician can be turned outward on the audience where it really belongs.
I approach each student with an open mind. I find out how they learn, what they like and what their goals are and then use my experience to develop a program for them. It can evolve as they evolve and therefore stays fresh and fun. I try to never let the routine become mundane or “like work.”
I have been teaching here in the Lovettsville community since 2004 and have no intention of stopping. Every student is a new horizon for me and figuring out how kids learn, process and succeed has become a way of life. I develop them as far as they want to go. I want them to exceed my abilities, and to fulfill the goals they seek. I use every bit of creativity, discipline and experience I have each day in this pursuit.