Piano Lessons in Fort George G Meade. Amazing Teachers.

I want to inspire my students of all ages to reach their potential as musicians. I work with my students on sheet reading, key and time signatures, developing an understanding of harmonic and tonal concepts, and proper technique. My lessons are tailored to the student’s interests, goals and skill level.

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

I have been playing piano since the age of six. Originally classically trained, I made a change to learning Jazz after hearing it on the radio one night while still in high school.

I began my teaching career in 2007, providing private piano instruction to beginners at a small, privately owned music school in Laurel, Maryland.

After the school closed it's doors in the Fall of 2011, I continued working with many of the students privately. It is these efforts I continue to this day.

Having the opportunity to work 1 on 1 with students and see their progression and development on a week to week basis is a truly, rewarding experience that I feel fortunate to be a part of.

*** Lesson Details ***
Although the approach you take with each student will be different, basic standard requirements will consist of:

1) Being able to locate notes on the piano in relation to middle C

2) Being able to recognize notes on the staffs and play them in the correct locations on the ...

I am an experienced teaching of four years with a degree in Piano Performance from the University of Oklahoma. I provide a variety of types of teaching depending on the interest of the student including classical piano/ reading lead sheets/ pop music/ worship music/ composition/ etc for beginners, intermediate, and advanced. Included with the hour lessons and 45 minute lessons, theory is also taught at no additional cost. There are different options available with an emphasis in strictly music theory or added musicology.

Strong instrumental playing begins with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of music and the simple act of making a sound from the instrument. Students learn to play music by ear first, and are later introduced to music notation. More advanced lessons emphasize sight-reading, expression, and improvisation.

Thomas has studied piano for 15 years, and continues to play regularly. His education has included courses specifically on musical instruction methodologies, and he has been trained as a pianist at the collegiate level.

Whether you are a total beginner, have played piano before or are looking to advance your piano skills & repertoire, Dara is the teacher for you! She carefully adapts her teaching style and lesson plan according to each individual. Having over 10 years of teaching experience as well as international performance and celebrity coaching experience, you better believe that your own goals as a student will be met!