Canton, GA Piano Lessons

My approach to teaching is simple. The primary goal is to have fun and enjoy the experience of making and creating music. Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in music or just wanting to add a bit of a creative outlet to your life, I can help.

My specialties include jazz, r&b, and pop piano styles. I do teach a little classical but primarily to beginners only. My curriculum is simple. I try to teach you what it is YOU want to know and that which fit your needs. There are some fundamentals that we all must learn, but typically I can have you playing a song your first lesson. As you progress, you will be able to learn to play songs on your own and interpret simple chord charts with melody.

I like to teach each lesson, for both voice and piano, by spending equal time on ear-training/sight-reading (sight-singing), music theory, technique, and repertoire.

When I teach ear-training to pianists, we do a lot of count-clapping and tonal memory drills. Count-clapping is a way to develop rhythmic accuracy. The act of speaking (counting) while clapping a rhythm activates more of the senses and therefore leaves a stronger impression on the brain, very similar to teaching reading comprehension by getting students to read aloud. Tonal memory is nothing more than developing a pianist’s listening abilities so they can quickly memorize what they’ve heard and recreate it on their instrument. I don’t teach pianists to play by ear, however, but I’ve always had great respect for musicians who have this ability.

Now, piano technique means different things to different pianists. For me, I firmly agree with the teachings found in Alfred’s Premier Piano Course. This is fairly

In addition to guitar, I also offer beginner lessons for piano.

Piano lessons consist of three parts: theory, technique and song repertoire. I help my students make the connection between what they can already hear, and what that looks like on the page.

I have been teaching private piano lessons for ten years. My students perform in an annual recital and many have played for their school holiday program. This year, I began offering my students the opportunity to play in local festivals where they earn a score and rank by level. I teach my keyboard students to play through singing the melody and finding the matching tones on the keyboard. I use the Musikgarten curriculum as well as the Piano Adventure series for my private students. In both private and group lessons my students learn to play the same music in different keys. This demonstrates how well a student is using his or her ear to play the melody. My students read and learn to write music through our theory time in our lesson. I continually aim to provide my students with additional skills on the piano. We evaluate what is being learned by it's form and key. I include repertoire beyond our method books and help my students play music they know but don't have music for.

I teach all ages with the mission to inspire and bring out the music in them.
My teaching philosophy is based on my belief that learning is fun!
Through practice and helpful instruction, I will work with you to achieve your goals in a relaxed, and encouraging environment with positivity and praise.

Beginner small group lessons are great for young children! Small group (3 students): Develops performance confidence and poise ♪Encourages the development of critical listening and problem-solving skills ♪Is a motivational learning environment that challenges students to higher levels of preparation and commitment ♪Is an excellent format for teaching musicianship skills ♪Is a prime environment for the study of piano technique ♪Encourages the development of a strong rhythmic sense ♪Allows exploration of composition and ear training And more! Experienced, full-time piano instructor teaching beginner through advanced levels offering many extras like fun practice incentives, studio goals, monthly themes for beginners. You will love beginner group lessons!

I've been teaching piano and keyboard for over 20 years and many of my students have gone on to careers in the music and arts field. Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to identify notes and play simple melodies and as time goes on you'll be able to use both hands and play songs that you will definitely recognize. I specialize in classical and contemporary, and typically use the John Thompson method books. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!