Piano with Joshua L.

Joshua began studying privately in 1993. He has studied at a number of prestigious summer music festivals under Julliard, Louisiana, and New York University professors. He graduated from MTSU in 2008 with a degree in Theory/composition and Piano Performance. Joshua has been teaching since 1997 but this did not become a full-time endeavor until 2008. He has well over ten years of teaching experience. His styles include classical, gospel, contemporary styles, jazz, ambient, and new modern techniques. Over the course of any year he has between 50-75 students and he remains very busy. He can teach by ear and notation, or both if you would prefer. The teaching style he prefers is relaxed and intuitive. So jeans and T-shirts for the student are totally acceptable during lessons. He often goes by Coach Josh to a number of his students. He feels that in the past, stuffiness about the study of piano and music in general has overtaken and stigmatized the learning process. His relaxed approach is in response of such past pretentious attitudes. He has taught all ages, beginners to advanced and all in-between skill levels. He is patient and truly loves teaching. For Joshua, piano instruction is a passion. Give yourself or your child the gift of starting a journey in music. This could be the start of an amazing adventure. The caliber of musical training you or your child will receive will exceed the rates paid for monthly tuition. The basis for every lesson and student is different. That is why an orientation occurs first before lessons begin. His planning and strategy is based on a syllabus that each student receives but it is only used as a blueprint for the learning experience. If it is popular music, hymns, gospel music, or classical training you prefer, or to grow as a pianist, he should be considered. There are a number of time slots available. Look forward to the recitals. They are the talk about town. This year's recital was amazing with almost 200 in attendance. Joshua’s students are just simply the best. Give Joshua a call. Juliette Passalacqua a very talented pianist, teacher and a MTSU student has recently joined�L's�Studio teaching staff. She will be teaching some at home lessons. Music Education: • 1993: Began piano and theory studies with Dr. Arthur Devlin • 1997- 2001: Studied Theory and composition under Dr. Stephen Freund • 1998: Intermediate/ advanced piano studies with Barbara Payne • 1998- 2000: Studied at prestigious Sewanee Summer Music Festival with Sakiko Ohashi from Julliard, Michael Gurt from LSU, Martha Bartles, Gary Hammond from NYU • 2002- 2007: Studied piano with Dr.Raymond Bills and Dr.Jerry Perkins • 2002- present: Studied theory and composition with Dr. Paul Osterfield • 2008: Studied collaborative and solo piano with Dr. Leopoldo Erice Currently Teaching at Concert Productions near the square. 217 West Main Street Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Call first to make an appointment for an orientation. *** Lesson Details *** The first lesson is a chance for me to meet you and get a feel for your needs and what I can offer. After the first lesson, a plan is carefully formulated by syllabus to put you onto a path that will bring success. There are a number of methods for teaching and this may prove tough for some teachers but I am able to get a good fit for you and your needs. I provide results with a student eager to follow my instruction. I have helped place numerous pianists into world level Music festivals, Piano performance college programs, and lucrative playing gigs, private recitals and performances. Not only do I have a degree in Piano Performance but also Theory/composition. I greatly enjoy teaching the art creating ones own music and the construction of such art. *** Specialties *** Classical, Rock, R&B , Jazz, Gospel, Christian Contemporary Preparations for college auditions and competitions.