Topanga, CA Piano Lessons

Jan has been playing piano since the age of 6. Jan teaches a mixture of classical training and the contemporary method of chords for popular songs. Beginning to Advanced welcomed.

My goal is to help you LOVE music. Technique and theory are fun, but they don't help if there is no passion. I am interested in helping you learn what YOU want to learn, and of course I will make recommendations and exercises that will help you progress. Music should be fun, and exciting, and I can help get you there.

Mostly jazz piano and jazz harmony. Limited basic piano technique.

I teach piano students of all different ages and experience levels. I have two decades of classical training as my forefront and love to play contemporary styles as well. I help students with sightreading, music theory, ear training, and to focus on the styles of music they want to play.

Interested in learning pop, rock, blues, gospel piano? My passion is in making music with all these genres
First, we will work on building the foundations of good piano-playing and then explore each student's unique interests. They love Rihanna, let's learn "Work." Fetty Wap? "Trap Queen." I want them to have fun and play something they can be proud of.
I have a Yamaha MOX8 keyboard and Hartke amp on which my students will learn.

Students can expect a great time learning the basics of how to make music on the piano. We'll start with basic music theory, how to make sense of the piano keys and music notation and exercises for finger dexterity like scales and arpeggios. I am totally into integrating songs and styles of music that you enjoy listening to and would like to learn how to play. I'm well versed in classical piano, jazz, pop, rock and blues. Tell me what you want to learn to play and I'll show you how to play it!

Piano lessons are always tailored depending on your level, interest, and needs. Generally, we work on your keyboard skills and technique but also, we will discuss different perspectives of perceiving and interpreting the music. The repertoire range from Renaissance through contemporary.

I have developed a unique method of piano performance and teaching, which empowers students to stimulate all sections of the brain in the learning process. This approach promotes faster learning, cognitive development, intelligence to apply the skills learned from music to all various areas of life or school, and stress relaxation through a meditational and calm strategy to training. My purpose has always been to teach skills while making sure that whatever is learned is never wasted.
Attention- music producers and composers - composition and music theory is all included in your piano curriculum.

Comprehensive instruction in piano with an emphasis on technique, musicality and functional music theory.

For children I start with a beginning method book, then I introduce the fundamentals and work at the speed of the student. If a student has a favorite tune from an artist, band, or a movie I will find them an arrangement that best suits their level. I feel that incorporating songs they are familiar with helps them advance quicker and gives motivation for practice. For adults, I find their musical goals and guide them to pieces that will help them advance quickly but still be fun and interesting.