Destrehan, LA Piano Lessons

Piano Lessons

From Beginner to Advanced - All Ages

Well structured lesson plan covering all aspects of music, and specifically designed to help you reach your individual goals.

Styles taught: Rock, funk, jazz, country, blues, fusion, folk, R&B, and classical.

The beginner piano lessons are designed to develop your mechanical abilities on the piano and increase your understanding of the piano keyboard. I will teach you the fundamentals of sight reading, technique, and music theory, as well as how to practice effectively,

I've given successfully online lessons via TakeLessons Classroom and if you are interested here is a list with some of the advantages:
1. Quality of the teacher: I believe it is better to have online lessons with an excellent teacher than it is to have in-person lessons with a mediocre teacher. TakeLessons Classroom gives students even more options to choose from when looking for a teacher since they are not restricted to their small local region.
2. Weekly Convenience: Students don’t have to travel 10 or 20 minutes to their teacher’s studio.
3. Convenience of Recording Lessons: While students always have the option to record their face-to-face lessons, that never happens (at least, in the history of my teaching).

The focus of my piano teaching is the classical style, but the fundamentals we learn as classical pianists are necessary for any type of music! Whether you're just starting out, looking to brush up on your skills, or learning more advanced repertoire, I am happy to adjust lessons to YOUR goals! We can also incorporate music theory and history to broaden your musical understanding.

I am a professional musician residing in New Orleans. I have a bachelor's and master's degree in music and have been studying and playing the piano since the age of 8! I currently teach and provide piano accompaniment with the music department at Tulane University.

Please contact me to discuss method books, repertoire, etc. I am happy to teach online, in person at Tulane University, or at your location. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about lessons, scheduling or anything else!

Beginning students: learn piano fundamentals with Faber Piano Adventures + supplementary material that I provide

Intermediate students: learn your favorite songs and learn how to write your own songs

I always cater my instruction method towards a student's specific needs. Beginners will usually progress through a series of books to help them improve performance technique and grasp the fundamentals of music theory. We then move on to practicing more focused repertoire, which may include anything from Bach and Beethoven to The Beatles and Ben Folds, depending on the student's interests. My goal is always to give the student a set of tools that will allow them to adapt to any style of music.

Piano is a foundational instrument that helps both budding and professional musicians alike. I will help you maintain good hand and figure posture, learn how to read music, understand music theory, and develop your ear training.

I know how to work with students, including children and adults.

I have been teaching piano for over 20 years. My students take to me quickly, and I have often been referred on to other students.

I have an extensive background in music, including a master degree in music, from of Houston. I have also studied at Oberlin University, in Ohio.

I am a professional classical pianist that has been playing piano for 16 years and am familiar with many teaching styles for different purposes, both competitive or casual. I'll set up personal progress plans for on individual bases that suits their own learning pace and capabilities whilst keeping it simple, entertaining, interesting, and helpful.

As your teacher, I strive to create a comfortable and fun learning environment for students. The most important part of lessons is learning to love music, and appreciate the benefits of learning a new skill and instrument. I understand that every student is unique, and I make a special effort to teach using the strategies that work best for each individual student. Learning to play the piano can be a benefit to you throughout your life. Schedule with me today, and find out just how exciting learning the piano can be!