Lanesville, IN Piano Lessons

I've been playing piano for over 20 years and have taught for over 10 years. I teach a variety of styles and I specialize in working with beginners. I'm the most patient teacher you will ever meet! For those who are looking to build basic playing and reading skills for piano, I enjoy using the Faber and Faber Piano Adventures series, and I've seen much success with it over the course of thousands of lessons! You can expect to develop your skills with scales, arpeggios and fingering patterns. For those who want an in-depth approach, I enjoy a theory-based method that helps the student to understand music in great detail. If you want to play some of your favorite songs, I'll show you how.

Students will use standard music notation while learning familiar songs, proper technique, and music theory.

You'll learn about chords, chord structures, hand positions, scales, finger exercises, as well as different genres of music from classical to pop.

I've been playing piano for about 15 years. It's a very versatile instrument! Learning piano even opens the way to learning other instruments. It also helps with music theory (and you'll be learning some theory along the way, which will help your playing). The first lessons usually are spent learning notes, rhythms, hand positions, and even a few songs! As you progress, you'll start moving more fluently around the keyboard, playing chords, recognizing patterns, using the pedals, and even take on some songs you're personally interested in playing.

I'm not a strict teacher; I'd rather my students enjoy the learning process and have fun with their instrument. I teach every student a little differently based on their age, previous knowledge, goals, learning style, and personality. I encourage my students to practice thoughtfully - I ...

I am experienced in teaching all levels of students with a variety of backgrounds. I strive to provide lessons that are enjoyable and catered to students’ needs. I understand that everybody has a different learning style, goals, and amount of practice time. With me, you will have well-rounded lessons that also include pieces of your choice. I am looking forward to hearing from you!

Learn how to play your favorite songs, get to know the basic like scales and chords. Learn how to compose or improvise.

I help my students to discover and appreciate various kinds of music, learn and master the piano and keyboard instruments, enjoy making and sharing music with others.

Hello, my name is T.J. and here's why I can help you achieve your goal of learning piano: it's all about method! Learning how to play piano is not nearly as important as learning how to learn to play piano. What I'm saying is almost all of the piano playing that you will do to get better will be done without a teacher, however, spending time to learn the tools and techniques necessary to make you a productive, disciplined learner capable of critical thought will carry you much farther!

I am so excited to make music with you! We will start at your skill level in a method book, but also find songs that you will enjoy playing as well. We can also work on some duets to play which are so much fun! I am a middle school chorus teacher and I have been playing piano since I was in 5th grade.

Instead of drilling and memorizing, I believe that music should be taught through living it and a desire to improve. I will teach what the student wants to learn and listen to their thoughts and opinions on lessons.