Glen Arm, MD Piano Lessons

I can teach you from the very basic skill such as how to read music as well as working on your favorite piece.

In a half hour or hour, I will focus on the positive and aspects of your playing that need improvement, with an enthusiasm that will develop your love of the instrument as much as your technical ability. This isn't to say technique will be neglected; all my students will be required to play scales and other exercises, which will probably take about 20% of the lesson time.

Experienced piano teacher of 10 years for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of piano skills. I specialize in classical piano and love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I wan't wait to meet you!

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 ...

Currently offering a fun, creative, open learning piano style designed for someone who wants to create their own original music.

I have lots sheet music and recordings that we can study and learn from. Ellington, Chopin, kid songs, boogie woogie and more

Best as one hour sessions as we read lyrics and look over sheet music to start the session.

Plus I bring a Yamaha keyboard with a built in recorder that allows us to create simple patterns that we can play along to.

listen, play, have fun from the beginning.

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 12 years of piano teaching experience, and have worked steadily as a singer-songwriter and in pop, rock and variety bands (as a keyboard player).

I teach the brand new student, at any age, learn to play the piano effectively and with much joy and fun. We work at your pace to achieve the best results. If you are an intermediate or advanced student, I help you get over any performance, practicing or technical hurdles with tried-and-true teaching methods.

Experienced Piano Teacher of over 10 years available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students enjoy learning what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of theory and performance skills.

Jamil has been teaching private lessons since 2012 and is currently available to teach lessons at his home studio. He can introduce piano from elementary level reading and fingering to learning to read and memorize popular repertoire like Fur Elise and Chopin's Nocturnes. Jamil will emphasize scales, patterns and rhythms to make learning easy through each stage. Current students are ages 6-14. Parents are welcome to sit in lessons.