Piano Lessons in Erie. Amazing Teachers.

Lessons with Nancy will include games, creative exercises, and many "create your own song" activities. When Nancy isn't teaching, she enjoys biking, hiking, and playing tug-of-war with her dog.

Can you imagine being able to play the piano, even complex and virtuosic music, with ease and effortless musicality? Believe it or not, it is possible!

Playing the piano with good technique and understanding can produce the most amazing music without straining, pain, difficulty or struggling while playing; and yes, you can do it too! This is what I teach my students so they are able to enjoy their playing and not feel like they're not making progress or that they're just going through the motions. There is a way to play the piano that makes it efficient and enjoyable, and I incorporate these ideas directly into the pieces the student wants to work on. I work with classical and contemporary piano music as well as theory, composition and piano technique, all of which help make piano playing as excellent as it can be! Check out my videos (below) and YT channel to see effortless playing at work!

I will work with the student on how to practice the concepts needed for each piece and ...

Laura holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Westminster Choir College and a Master of Music degree from the Catholic University of America. She has been playing piano since the age of 5 and often accompanies her voice students and choirs. Most recently Laura taught piano and voice at the International School of Music in Bethesda, MD and is excited to now be teaching out of her home studio in Denver.

8+ years of classical piano and music theory training from my past teacher who graduated from the Yereven Conservatory of Music. Also classically trained in horn (played in Stanford Symphony Orchestra, Winchester Orchestra)
I have been playing since 1997. Passed the Certificate of Merit® (CM) - Advanced that includes the music theory and classical piano. (Other- BA and Masters from UCLA and Cornell University respectively)

Available to provide classical piano and music theory lessons for beginners up to the lower intermediate/intermediate levels.

Teaching and spreading awareness for music is one of my hobbies that I take on during my spare time outside of my career in tech.

I have a special love for beginning students (of all ages!)

I will help you find the right materials and begin you on your journey of reading music and playing piano! Reading music can seem daunting at first, but I hope to make it engaging and fun.

Young beginners and older beginners have different needs. I am happy to work with older beginners and find the right method. I have tons of patience, so do not fear!

Hello,

I am a graduate from Berklee College of Music in Boston with a degree in Piano and Film Scoring. I teach very basic composition, Music I am interested in: Film Score styles, Classical, Pop, Rock. I also teach scales, finger exercises, chords, theory and basic songs. Exercises and theory comes first before learning songs though I am not ruling out any songs. I am fun, easy to get along with, very patient with kids and adults, and have a fun sense of humor.