Daytona Beach, FL Piano Lessons

Learn Video Game, Anime or Classical Piano!

It is my goal to develop in each of my students a comprehensive understanding of music which enables them to play the piano with utmost enjoyment and musicality. Quality piano instruction is achieved through focused private lessons. Although with many students I emphasize classical repertoire, it really doesn't work with every student. Each student's curriculum is ALWAYS tailored to their interests and goals. I find encouragement is absolutely necessary but students must try their best. My teaching style consists of a fun, relaxed environment where students can feel like they can express themselves fully and learn much at the same time. Mastery at the piano is so much more than learning to press the right keys at the right time. Music is about expressing and sharing human emotions and feelings that are unspoken and is something we can all be touched by.

You can be playing along with your favorite songs within two lessons! Whether you want to learn how to read music or just play along with your radio, lessons are catered to your goals so that you get the results you want fast.

Love to teach any age, beginner to intermediate level.

Here are the core things that I focus on in Piano lessons.

Alignment is the basis a great technique. Each person is different, and knowing how to help them release unwanted tension is critical.
Building hand coordination is essential to playing piano. A variety of agility and strengthening exercises will help you gain greater control and comfort in playing.

Articulation and phrasing is how pianists convey emotion. By Understanding the different colors available, a performer can create a dynamic and moving experience.

Selecting songs for your skill level and interest is important. Playing music you love will make your experience more enjoyable

I began taking piano lessons at the age of 6 and believe piano is foundational for learning music! Piano is helpful in learning any other instrument and I value its importance.

We work from a set of books to establish technique and music theory and then go from there into the style you are focused on.

15 years ago, I started learning the piano and began my life-long pursuit of music. This pursuit has led me in a wide variety of directions. Today, I am currently a doctoral student at Wheaton Graduate School and hope to teach others the joy of playing the piano in my free time.

I have a passion for a wide variety of styles of music. For several years, I played professionally for weddings, shows, and musicals. I have led worship for churches in Michigan and Connecticut. At Yale, I was president of an organization called Yale Musical Cure, in which I played piano in hospitals, hospices, and charity concerts. While at Yale, I also studied theory, piano, sight-singing, and composition.

My teaching style varies from student to student. Music is a wonderfully diverse subject and every student has his own aspirations. I will do my best to cater each lesson to the student's goals and interests whether that is classical piano method, rock, jazz, folk, country, pop or anything in
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In this course students will learn the fundamentals too playing the piano. Focusing on building technique with fun songs! Students will be provided exercises that coordinate with songs they would like to play, or enjoy. Creating a fun and motivating environment for them to learn!

My ample experience in teaching students from age 6 to 18 at the Community Music School in Chicago and the Brooklyn Musical Arts School have equipped me to be an excellent communicator and teacher. During my time teaching in these schools, I used methodical books such as the Kodaly Method, Alfred, Faber piano books and customized worksheets catered to the needs of each student. What distinguishes me as a teacher is my ability to understand student's strengths and weaknesses and teach in a way that best suites the student.