San Bernardino, CA Piano Lessons

Beginning piano. Studying piano with me is helpful if you like to sing and/or if you want to play without thinking a lot about music theory. I can get your playing to a certain level, where you are able to play songs in a few styles, sing while you are playing, play with ease, write your own compositions and have fun while you are making music!

This course is for those who are new to piano. You will learn how to read music, play, and basic music theory.

*Lessons at both of my studios are taught on a keyboard

*Piano book for beginners required

I've been teaching music for 15 yrs on guitar, piano, bass, cello and bass. My students have ranged from from 5yrs to 75yrs of age. I have seen many student go on to join orchestras, bands, broadway shows or simply continued their education to a university or college. Being able to read music profeciently has given me the opportunity to teach off many method books but like to use Alfred Method, Mel Bay and Frederick Noad Method books. I teach many styles ranging from classical, jazz & blues, rock, contemporary and pop. I do stress and recommend all my students to learn how to read music and usually by our second or third lesson they will playing simple songs. I am here to help you make music!

What you'll expect is a mix of sight reading, technique learning and playing, book performance and improvisation by ear for each lesson in the style the student wishes to learn about. If needed, I also write individual exercises tailored to each student and their practice routine.

With techniques handed down through a descent of Frédéric Chopin, Pop performance with J. Michael O'Neal, and personal experience with people, I have created my own system of piano lessons!

I am an experienced piano teacher and eager to meet students ages in all levels from 6 and up! I travel for lessons. I'm warm-hearted, friendly, and loving, but also willing to provide professional help to my students. I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of performance, church accompanying, theory and ear training skills. I typically use Alfred or Piano adventures method books.

I have been teaching piano since I graduated high school, and will continue to do so until I graduate with a music major in college. I teach out of plenty of different books, depending on age level and learning style. I teach from my own home, the music store in Redlands, and can even travel for lessons for a small fee. What I teach and the way I teach is dependent on the student, and what I believe will be useful for them moving forward. But, the most important aspect is fun!

During my lessons, my student should expect to leave feeling confident that he or she has learned something new. My students will always be making constant progress, and having fun! I'd like to get you or your child learning some basic technique and music theory, but as soon as possible start playing fun songs that will inspire the musician within. I look forward to working with you!

I have been studied under influence of Russian masters of String Bass, in tradition of great achievements of Russian Music School, also played in major Symphony Orchestras including the Russia State Symphony - Conductor Eugene Svetlanov, Prague Philharmonic Orchestra - Conductor Irgek Beloglavek, New York Philharmonic Orchestra - Conductor Kurt Masur.
I graduated from Moscow Conservatory of music, and then continue extensive studies with Principal Bass of N.Y. Philharmonic - Eugene Levinson.