Piano with Desi B.

Ready to start learning with a private teacher is passionate about helping you achieve your goals? Whether you are searching for a teacher of children or adults, I stand at-the-ready. My chosen career is PRIVATE musical instruction. While I can work in the classroom, my joy lies in helping individuals unlock their musical potential. In my studio you will be warmly received, listened to, and assessed (kindly) in order for me to learn how you learn best. Once I know what you know, and how you learn, I will devise a plan to help you learn what you want and need to know. I specialize in teaching children (as young as 5). My studio is extremely child friendly. However, learners of all ages are welcome My degree, from Otterbein College, is in music education. I am well-versed in various schools of vocal and piano pedagogy, and I put my knowledge of various pedagogical techniques to use. I draw from a wealth of knowledge and experience in order to help you learn. I am no stranger to private lessons. I have taught privately for over 15 years. This is what I do (not a side gig to help ends meet). Your musical learning is not an afterthought to me, squeezed into a busy schedule. Your ARE my job, and I take my job seriously. A typical lesson consists of 30 mins (though longer lesson times are available) For young learners, 30 minutes is plenty. Students will do a lot a playing, clapping and, often, moving, in my studio in order to untangle technically difficult passages. I am an excellent songwriter and arranger, and you will learn how to become comfortable approaching music learning from many angles. (Sometimes we will focus more on music reading, sometimes more on arranging or writing) Most of all, you will ENJOY your lessons. I have won over even the most unmotivated students (I have my ways). I am currently scheduling for the month of January onward, and truly welcome and value the opportunity to coach you. AREAS OF INSTRUCTION: Piano Voice Recital/Audition Preparation Music Theory Sight Singing Ear Training Composition (piano instrumental or songs) *** Lesson Details *** Expect creative approaches to your dilemmas. I will always ask you about your goals, and then keep those goals in mind throughout our lessons. What each lesson looks like will depend greatly upon your age, ability, temperament and specific goals. *** Studio Equipment *** Gorgeous studio-grade Roland keyboard with amplifier Bright and sunny private studio in a beautiful Mid-City neighborhood Music games and supplementary insruments Computer-assisted learning *** Specialties *** Piano Lessons (Beginning through Late Intermediate) Voice Lessons (Beginning through Advanced) Music Theory Arranging Composition (Piano Solo or Songwriting) Audition/Recital Preparation Musical Theatre