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James H.

James H.

“Piano Teacher seeks students eager to learn the magical world of Music. Customized lesson plans!”

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    Wentzville, MO, 63385

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    • Levels: Beginner to Advanced
    • Ages: 5 & up
    • In-Home Lessons: Yes
    • In-Studio Lessons: Yes
    • Online Lessons: No
    Subjects Taught In Person
    Piano
    Education

    St. Louis Community College-Florisant Valley - Asst. Music Arts - Aug2008-present

    Specialties
    My own personal history includes mainly classical piano music and technique, but I also enjoy contemporary piano pieces.
    Lesson Details
    Come to lessons curious. Come wanting to learn. Come to lessons wanting to know more. And you'll find what you're looking for! You'll also find that I am a very easy going person. I understand that, sometimes, practice can be tedious. My goal is to make every aspect of your learning experience enjoyable, from discovering new music, to learning the music you already love, to cementing your skills in learning and self education. I hope you leave lessons loving music as much as I do.
    About
    My name is James, and I love music. Music is my "aeroplane". It's the window to my world. Everything I do involves music: learning it, playing it, listening to it, creating it, studying it. I think it is safe to say that music is my life's passion. If you have a passion for music, or even just a curiosity, I'd love to be the one to help you explore the magical world of music!

    I've been playing for about 20 years now, and I've had almost every experience that one can have playing the piano: ...
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    Equipment
    In-Studio: A designated music room with an upright piano

    In-Home: I expect students to provide piano/electric piano.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 by 7 reviewers.
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Best teacher ever! James has been great with Jesse. Over the years, he has tailored the lessons to meet Jesse's needs and interests and always keeps it fun. We appreciate how he comes to our house at a time that we all agree on and we can count on him to be here. Thanks James! May 4, 2013
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Awesome Teacher My 8 year old son loves his piano teacher. James is awesome! He has a wonderful way of connecting with my son that is very rare for me to see in him. He is patient, and kind, and great with handling a beginner. We booked him thinking lessons would be in St. Peters, however, the lessons are in Wentzville, which is about 45 min. 1 way in traffic for the time slot booked that we needed. Not the Teacher's fault, but it caused us confusion in thinking the lessons were in our city, so we assumed it was close to us. I highly recommend him to anyone thinking about piano lessons. February 14, 2013
    Rated 5 out of 5 by beginner I had a good learning experience with James. he is very good and has a passion for teaching. He understands the skill level of students and transform his lessons based on that. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending James to anybody. January 14, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Very Happy & Learning James is very patient and encouraging. I already knew how to play the piano but James is helping me to play better. He never tells me that I'm playing something wrong but tells me that the piece of music can be played better. He has a positive attitude but also knows how to challenge me. These qualities are what I wanted in a teacher. June 4, 2011
    Rated 5 out of 5 by great job Thanks for being so flexible with Jesse's lessons. He's really enjoying his time with you, and we appreciate your patience and creativity with him! November 12, 2010
    Rated 5 out of 5 by mason has really enjoyed his lessons with james. james is very patient and gives mason great encouragement. james has also been flexible with us, as we've had to change our time slot due to other things going on in our lives. thanks for everything james! August 18, 2010
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Great Instructor James does a great job explaining things and finding the right pace to teach. Highly recommended. June 30, 2010

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    Signing Your Customer Agreement
    Signing your Customer Agreement and completing your Student Questionnaire is the last step! The questionnaire will give your instructor valuable information about your goals and experience level, and give him or her time to create a customized lesson plan right from the start.

    Start Your Lessons

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    What To Expect
    Every teacher is different, but most first lessons begin with an assessment of where you are in your studies. At a beginner level, you might review the basics of your instrument, such as the different parts, how to hold it correctly, and proper care and maintenance. For voice, this may be the time you learn about breathing and posture.
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    Can I pay when I get to the lesson?
    In order to reserve your time slot, we require payment at the time of booking, which must be at least seven days before your first lesson takes place.
    How does billing work?
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    What forms of payment do you accept?
    At this time, we accept payments via Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. You also have the option to pay with a debit card. We do not accept payment via cash, check, or money order.
    Do you offer a free trial lesson?
    We don't offer a free trial lesson; however, we're so confident that you'll love your lessons that we offer new customers a 100% Money Back Guarantee. If you take your first lesson and decide that you don't want to continue, we'll refund the amount you paid INCLUDING the lesson you've already taken. To request the Money Back Guarantee, simply notify us within 72 hours of your first lesson.
    Do you offer any discounts?
    At this time, we don't offer any discounts. However, if you are booking two students for consecutive in-home lessons, you'll only be charged one travel fee, instead of one fee per lesson.

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