Piano Lessons in Glen Arm. Amazing Teachers.

What I enjoy most about the piano is=

The opportunity to show my students what sounds and ideas they can create from the piano; sounds that are uniquely their own; sounds that have meaning and purpose and are full of their own emotions. That is the most rewarding part of teaching.

Also= As a musician who takes great care of his body with a wide range of physical activities and has studied the human body thoroughly, I'm very adamant that piano playing requires tremendous physical dexterity and bodily control, not just knowledge of the music alone.

Point= My overall approach to piano lessons simply put is: How do we form the closest bond between "Us" and the "Instrument"?

So how do we achieve this.

I do this by training the student's hands & body to move in the way they were designed by nature to move.

I fully understand music theory, chords, scales, and rhythm and I will teach you everything I know about them. Point= So does every cookie-cutter piano teacher.

What

I can teach you to play piano in a mindful, body-conscious way (which I find more relaxing and fulfilling). My specialties include any/all of the following: beginner/intermediate piano (any style, including classical and pop/jazz), teaching music reading/theory, learning to playing by ear/with chords, accompanying oneself while singing, learning to arrange/write music and working with individual/special needs.

Though I am not a concert pianist/accompanist by trade, I have 16 years of piano teaching experience, and have worked steadily as a singer-songwriter and in pop, rock and variety bands (as a keyboard player).

Piano Lessons

I have been teaching piano for around 10 years, both in a private and school setting, and love to conquer new challenges and goals with my students. It's important to have a firm foundation, so in the first few lessons you will learn a whole new language! You will learn to read music, to recognize notes, simple rhythm, and start to play your first pieces. If you are not a beginner, the first lesson will consist of evaluating your current level and goals in order to move forward smoothly and quickly. I believe people should love what they play, so let me know your favorite songs! I want to help you reach your full potential, therefore I expect my students to be on time, ready to work, and be prepared. I have experience working with all levels, and can't wait to help you grow!

Curriculum:

Dozen A Day- I love this book series. It gives short exercises which progress in difficulty for students to complete every day at the beginning of practice sessions as a warm up, and sight ...

I credit my first piano teacher for giving me the courage, technique, and love of music that has made me into the performer and teacher that I am today. This passion has led me to receive a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Michigan, and I recently received my Master’s degree in classical vocal performance at the Mannes School of Music. My goal now is to inspire my students with the same fundamentals and joy for music that my first teacher instilled in me.

Beginning students of all ages are welcome, and styles that I teach include classical and pop. Lessons will focus on technique, reading, ear training, and basic music theory. Everyone is unique and has their own learning style, and I tailor my teaching to each individual. I love to helping others understand music better, play the piano, and achieve their personal musical goals. It would be a pleasure to help you learn!

When learning piano, students will have the fundamental knowledge of music theory that includes how to sight read music, counting rhythms, and learning how to play popular songs. They will learn step by step through the piano method books which will be assigned upon first lesson assessment.

I teach all styles both classical and contemporary pop. I have experience teaching all ages and love working with beginner kids. My teaching style is fun and flexible and I value my students and helping them reach their goals.