Dickerson, MD Piano Lessons

I teach from pre-primer piano repetoire through advanced Beethoven Sonatas and all classical music

Mrs. P is a graduate of Vienna University for Music and the Performing Arts where she received her second bachelor degree and Masters with Roland Keller and Avedis Kouyoumdjian. Having specialized in Pedagogy and Perfrorming, Tatjana is a devoted teacher for twentyfive years in all group ages and has had stuidos at Donauland Music School, Volks High School, Petz Private Music School, Oedenburger High School, along with her own private studio in Vienna (Austria).

Basic music skills and reading. Fingering, scales and beginning songs for students to start building their piano skills,

We concentrate on developing proper technique including posture and fingering, scales and strengthening exercises, beginning to intermediate theory, musicality and knowledge of repertoire in various genres

I not only focus on reading, technique and theory but how these subjects relate to the music you listen to.

I believe music is a language and is understood best in context of of what music you enjoy on a daily basis, that way you can play along.

I like to structure my lessons around the student, focusing on their goals and aspirations.

I teach piano for all ages and all experience levels. I also play ensembles with students and accompany clarinet and other instruments. Have accompanied at the University of Maryland. 35 years professional experience. I studied at an elite Russian school for musical talent and have been awarded a masters degree from the Kharkiv conservatory. I enjoy excellent interaction and engagement with all my students. Students of all ages and backgrounds welcome!

My fundamental approach to playing and teaching piano follows a principle enunciated by the legendary Glenn Gould: "We do not play the piano with our fingers but with our mind." I focus on the mental and conceptual aspects of interpretation at the piano -- not to the exclusion of the physical component, but stressing that bringing these physical actions under conscious control is the key to success at the keyboard.

I am far from your traditional pain teacher, which is why I have become so successful at teaching piano. I am passionate about piano, therefore my students are too. I introduce variety and center my learning methods to every individual student's skill. Sometimes, I will add different instruments to the lesson to help spice up the experience. If my students have genuine interest in music and practice as advised, then I will take them a long way very quickly. I currently have 28 music students and most of my students actually enjoy practicing, which surprises many parents.
My piano lessons are 30 minutes that consist of a scale/chord warm-up, note reading, and listening exercises to help develop the ear. I teach all ages and I can't pick which one I enjoy most because I have fun with them all!
I have a natural way of communicating and teaching music and also make the experience very unique as I incorporate my own listening exercises, piano games, and reading techniques that help ...

My classes consist on learning the basics of playing piano. We will go through some music theory to be able to read and understand a piano score; with simple exercises, students will practice playing with one hand at a time, and then playing with both hands at the same time. We will also practice and learn how to play different chords and their inversions. Scales are also very important to play very well from the beginning. With these components, you will get a solid start to keep improving and playing better and better each time.

I teach a wide variety of students from beginning to intermediate. Capable of teaching more advance levels. I encourage all of my students to enter into competitions and perform in Suzuki concerts!