Woodburn, IN Piano Lessons

Piano is my all time favorite instrument
And the way I teach it is unique

I've been playing piano my whole life. I like to use method books, but also teach in a more hands on style where the student learns chords and scales and songs as well

I mainly focus on classical technique, can I can also include rock/pop and jazz if the student is interested

Technique - How to play piano. Posture, Relaxation, Muscle use, Positioning.
Theory - Knowledge of music. Key, Harmony, Analysis, Critical Thinking.
Performance - Recitals, Recital etiquette, Stage presence, combating nerves.
Ear Training - Critical listening, Musicianship
CM (Optional) - Annual Certificate of Merit festival, which tests Theory, Technique, Ear Training, and Performance.

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.

Beginning students will learn note-reading, right and left hand independence, and basic chords through learning teacher and student-chosen repertoire. Intermediate students will learn to play melody in one hand and harmony in the other as well as more advanced rhythmic and theoretical concepts.

If you are ready to take your music skills SERIOUSLY then stop wasting time and money on teachers who don't fully understand what they are teaching. My name is Russell Steedle and I have been playing guitar professionally for 19 years and engineering and producing records for over 10. I have worked with artists such as Sean Kingston, Lifehouse, Disney's Caityln Taylor Love and have composed music to 100s of your favorite TV shows! Want to learn to record? produce? write? dive into theory?

I have a deep respect for all styles of music, but I primarily speak the language of American music, rooted in the blues and spoken as a living language. I'm a professional jazz pianist, toured with The Temptations, am a composer whose classical works have been performed worldwide, have composed several film scores, and have recorded over 100 sessions as a recording engineer. All these skills allow me to be a great songwriting coach!

"Study music while experiencing lessons to an enjoyable and relaxed approach!" This has been my goal and approach for students from young children to professional musicians in college. Whether piano, voice, or organ let's see how you learn best and make this a positive experience for you!

Welcome to Sunny Side Piano Studio!
As a specialized piano teacher, I won't be using any books. My students and I will be sharing my own teaching book, writing, coloring, learning, and listening all at once! My lessons are creative, active, fun, motivated, and my students love being engaged in each lesson!