Piano with Phil P.

I have taught for 34 years full-time and have had over 700 students. I teach in the comfort of YOUR home on YOUR instrument! I am known for making teaching fun and enjoyable. I teach with an emphasis on fun,with plenty of positive reinforcement and less emphasis on rigid practice requirements. As the student progresses, I like to keep on eye on their preferences in musical styles and songs, and include such as ongoing incentives. Students typically become comfortable in the lessons quickly and I am known for my humor, such as it is. :) Plus, I have endless patience for the learning process. I also teach music theory and composition being a composer, myself. I arrive on time, consistently. I believe everyone's time is very valuable! I began playing the piano at age 5, but soon switched to playing the organ. (My mother played piano and my father the organ at our church for 20 years.) I switched back to piano at age 13, as our church teen class needed a pianist. (I have continued to play for churches ever since for a total of 46 years.) I attended Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, where I finally began taking lessons, having been self-taught up to that point. My major was piano until my bachelor year when I switched to composition. I received my BA in Music Composition in 1978. I am currently the worship leader at our current church and have recorded one gospel CD (I Am Fully Persuaded) and am nearly finished with a second contemporary gospel CD, Father Knows Best. *** Lesson Details *** Lessons are set-up in either 30 or 60 minute increments. All music supplies are to be covered by the student. Lesson fees are paid by the month in advance, unless other arrangements are made in advance. Lessons missed are to made up as scheduling permits. It is the student/parents' responsibility to reschedule missed lessons. Missed lessons require 24 hours advance notice. *** Studio Equipment *** I do have a keyboard available for lessons in my home. (special circumstances only) *** Travel Equipment *** Student needs to have an Instrument in usable condition, private/semi-private environment for teaching. I arrive on time with a smile and a positive attitude as I am looking forward to seeing each student. :) *** Specialties *** Jazz, classical, popular, gospel, rock, country, alternative