Longboat Key, FL Piano Lessons

My teaching style is very personable and friendly yet serious about results. Curriculum can be tailored to the student.For piano students I am currently using the Alfred's basic piano library series. Students can expect to progress to the next level within a 3 to 6 month period depending on student’s dedication. Reading, theory, and technique will all improve and grow at the same rate. My philosophy is that instruction should take a learners knowledge of music beyond the instrument.

Mainly for younger students, I teach piano basics, including reading music, chords and lead work

Theory. Technique. Reading. Proper style. You'll learn it all here!

I've been helping people enjoy music for 26 years.

Having proper technical skills that become second nature and learning to read music will give you confidence.

I tailor lessons to each student's needs, talents and learning styles. And I will try to ensure that you play with ease and in a healthy manner with joy! I don't expect you to become a star (unless you want to) - just have a good time and play the music you want to.

-Piano lessons at my home studio take place on a concert grand steinway-

My very first instrument was the Piano. I started at age two, learning from my mother who is a concert Pianist from London.

I played seriously all the way up until college, competing in many competitions. I still play piano at a professional level. After years of watching, and being taught daily by my mother at a young age, I have an extensive knowledge of how to play the piano and how to teach it with the best techniques. This ensures my students don't learn bad habits.

I have even taught music producers how to use the piano as a controller to produce tracks.

My music has taken me all around the world, from Australia, to Europe and now the US. Recently the US government granted me an extraordinary ability visa in music, recognizing me as one of the best performers from my home country, this allows me to teach and perform music in America.

I look forward to helping you on your music journey, ...

I keep a relaxed environment to help students remain calm and able to focus on the task at hand. Being able to enjoy learning is crucial to helping skills come more easily.
Students will play songs they have been practicing, learn new songs, and do a theory or technique activity, often as a game.
Student work their way through method books and are encouraged to bring in music they want to learn.
Recital preparation is a major theme during the 6 weeks leading up to a recital.

I believe in catering lessons to a students individual desires and musical goals. Our lessons can cover a broad range of concepts like:
Musicality/Performance
Jazz Improvisation
Composition/Arranging
How to practice
Technique
Reading/Sight Reading
Learning Tunes
And MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!

Whether you want to accompany a singer, play in a band, write and perform your own songs, or just take up a new instrument I can sow you the fundamentals of piano!

Piano lessons with Mike
Any style, any level, any age - just give it a go!
Only pieces and tunes you've always wanted to play?
Movie music or Games music?Own compositions?Why not!?
Playing the piano could be fun!
Lots of great fun, bags of laugh, relaxing atmosphere, enthusiasm and passion for music. Improvement and satisfaction guaranteed.

FUN LESSONS or “STRICTLY TOWARDS THE EXAM” or MIX – YOUR CHOICE!

I am a very patient teacher. I work very hard to individualize each lesson for every student based on the student's needs. I know that each student is different, so my lessons are not one size fits all.