Needham Heights, MA Piano Lessons

I teach important musicianship skills as well as proper technique and relevant music theory.

I enjoy working with most of my students, especially those who practice hard. I find all students unique and they response differently to my requests or questions. I feel that very often I need to react spontaneously to their responses. For the beginners I mainly focus on reading musical notes and learning correct rhythmic values. With beginners who haven’t played the piano at all I teach finger exercises written finger numbers only. Then I use Piano Adventures theory, lesson, technique and artistry, performance, and popular music books. Although Alfred’s and Bastien’s methods are well known, I prefer Piano Adventures because they introduce the coordination of right and left hand in more progressive manner. At the beginning the following will be covered.
• Postures at the piano, finger numbers, high and low on the keyboard
• Music alphabet, Intervals
• Musical form, Dynamic marks
• Staff; line notes, space notes
• Time signature, accent mark, legato, staccato
• Basic chords ...

I've been teaching beginner piano in most major genres (classical, rock, jazz) since 2012. It's my goal as a private instructor to be approachable, encouraging, and fun! I want your weekly lesson to be something you look forward to rather than dread. I take a personalized approach to teaching, which means finding what works best for YOU and not anyone else. No matter what genre you're interested in, I look forward to helping you reach your musical goals!

I tailor my teaching approach to my individual students' needs, and help my students pursue the piano at the speed and level of intensity they desire. I am as happy to help beginners take casual lessons as I am to help more advanced students prepare for recitals and auditions. I believe that a varied dose of repertoire with a sprinkling of scales and exercises is essential to any pianist's success. Most importantly, I help my students develop musicality alongside their technical skills.

My youth and adult piano students study using a thorough method that utilizes technical exercises, music theory study, and appropriate repertoire.

My approach is holistic and expressive. The first few lessons I like to have the students really get to know their instrument and learn how to use it to it's capacity. Students learn the parts of the piano as well as the ways to access their power with the instrument. I also allow the student to choose pieces that inspire him/her and I work with them on obtaining their goals of performance, sight-reading, or simple understanding of rhythm and pitch. I work with each student's learning style.

I love music. I know how music is made. I know how hands work. I know how pianos work. I know how to get hands to make music with a piano. Warning: it takes patience and practice.

I have been teaching private, individualized piano lessons since 2001! I welcome students of all ability levels - and all ages! It's never too late to begin! My background includes a B.A. from Wellesley College, in Wellesley, MA, and a M.Ed. from Rivier College in Nashua, NH. I am a Massachusetts State certified teacher and teach at a local high school. I immensely enjoy bringing together different instruments and voices and have led many musical groups throughout my music career. The piano has been a vital part of my life, and I look forward to sharing its beauty with you or your child!

UMass Boston graduate with over 10 years private teaching experience

I teach classical and jazz along with music theory and how to read music to my students. I graduated from an arts school majoring in jazz and now go to Berklee College of Music. I've been teaching for a year now and would be glad to get new students.