Piano Lessons in Marion. Amazing Teachers.

For young people and beginners I use the Alfreds piano books, they have great songs that students really like and they teach note reading gradually without a lot of tedious memorization. Young people and beginners are a specialty for me.
Advanced students can work on songs they choose and learn how to read chord charts, how to use music theory or how to improvise jazz if they like.

I have been teaching young children for many years and will take beginning piano students as young as 5 years old. While I was a public school music teacher, I used Orff-Shulwerk strategies for teaching music. This approach to music teaching and learning is appropriate for preschool through middle school grades. These strategies are based on the way children learn: sing, chant, clap, dance and keep a beat on anything near at hand. I'm also a certified Joy Tunes iPad piano teacher and with that my students get access to Piano Maestro app for iPad.

Putting a smile at the end of each lesson is my teaching goal!
I have been teaching classical piano for more than 20 years. My education background includes Master degree from UCLA. Currently I am a piano judge for Music Teacher's Association of California (MTAC).
My students regularly share their music at school, recitals and senior homes. Students also have the opportunity to take the Certificate of Merit (CM) or National Guild piano evaluations.

I have never met a person who regretted taking piano lessons!

Piano lessons are an excellent way to engage all parts of your brain while having fun.

My lessons include: note reading, technique, music theory, ear training, and musicianship.

Although I can teach a variety of genres, my specialty is in classical music.

I have been playing the piano for 7 years and have a Bachelor's Degree in Music. I am also a Certified Montessori Teacher that knows how to inspire and motivate children to reach their full potential. If your child is a natural musician that has a desire to learn the piano, give these lessons a try. Depending on your child's goals, I think it's important to encourage children to improve their music reading skills and learn new songs. Lessons should always offer opportunities to learn while having fun. Reading music takes time and effort, so having a patient teacher that knows how to challenge each student is important. With these lessons your child will have some songs to play for the family in no time. Hope to see you soon!

I've taught many Piano students at a private music academy, ranging from small children to adults. For a beginner, we will focus on fundamentals, as good technique is an investment in future success. I use a well-respected Piano method book for all my students, and many of them have had great success under my instruction.