Piano Lessons in Needham Heights. Amazing Teachers.

Come sing and play by the sea in beautiful Beverly! Penny’s sound background in classical study coupled with a lifelong love of musical theatre has helped to mold her into the passionate, dedicated, and energetic educator and performer that she is today. Her instruction focuses not just on the student’s technique, but developing the student as a whole - working with posture, confidence, interpretation and artistry. She also incorporates the use of yoga and movement as tools to free the musician in mind and body. She also teaches voice, voice/piano combo lessons and coaches acting students as well. Penny has been a private instructor for over 18 years and works with students of all ages and experience levels. A native of the Chicagoland area, Penny is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University (BM, Vocal Performance) and the Boston Conservatory (MM Opera Performance).

Learn Pop and Rock Piano in cutting edge approach learning chords, melody, reading. Lots of Jamming to live music is encouraged.

Liana has performed at international festivals in Norway, Hungary, Syria, Canada, Italy, and Israel. Liana performed three times at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Most recently, Liana played in concert halls of Scotland, South Africa, and in multiple states of the USA . Her solo recital in 2016 at the Myra Hess Concert Series in Chicago was broadcast live on WFMT Radio. In 2002 Liana is winning prizes in the international piano competitions in Ukraine , she earned Third Prize at the International Competitions in Memory of E. Gilels, First Prize at the International Competition in Memory of Prokofiev, and Second Prize at the International Competition in Memory of A. Karamanov. In 2008, Liana continued winning competitions: she won First Prize in the “Music World” International Competition in Italy. In 2008 in Israel Ms. P won a prize in memory of Bracha Eden for a most impressive performance during the competition " The Voice of Music " Jerusalem . In the United ...

Placement of fingers on the keys. Classical approach with isolation of left hand for chordal playing and right hand for soloing. Sight reading and identifying key signatures.

Students in studio range from age 5 to ( my eldest both beginners 93, and 84. (Frances I teach on-line) , is 3. and Faith just turned 4 And I have three And my eldest is 94) I currently teach out of 7 different method books , I love variety, lessons will be customer to your learning style and goals. There are many opportunities to perform, just had outdoor cafe recital in a student’s backyard, great fun! I love music, education, and people, a winning trio. Come and give it a try, I promise you will learn, music is a gift that lasts forever

Piano is, in my humble opinion, the best instrument for its versatility, diversity, and mental benefits. As well as the fact that it can branch into any instrument.

Qualifications:
(Updated for 2017)
- I have been playing piano for 16+years
- I have now taught piano for 6 years
- I have earned a music for piano diploma from an SCPA based high school
- I have professional playing experience, and have played several concerts
- I have been certified to work with all level working up to advanced, but not beyond
- I am listed as one of the top ten piano teachers in San Diego

Things to expect in a piano lesson:
- I will not provide any materials
- A majority of practice/rehearsal will take place outside of class time
- If you do not practice, outside of our lesson you will not see any improvements
- you must bring all your books to each class as well as any assigned repertoire
- Lessons are light and fun if the work is done in a timely fashion
- You will be given an ...