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I mainly focus on classical technique, can I can also include rock/pop and jazz if the student is interested
About Nathan
I have been teaching private lessons for close to 10 years and have been an active performer for even longer, playing in all different types of groups, from rock bands and jazz groups to orchestras and brass bands. I studied music at Frostburg State University (Bachelors) and the Peabody Conservatory (Masters). I can teach just about any age and skill level and cover anything you are interested in learning; whether its a certain style, genre, technique or song.
*** Lesson Details ***
My lessons are laid back, with a focus on perfecting the basics. Most students work out of a method book appropriate to their skill level. Aside from that we'll also spend time learning songs and pieces of the students choice. With the right amount of effort, you'll know your way around your instrument in no time at all
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*** Lesson Details ***
My lessons are laid back, with a focus on perfecting the basics. Most students work out of a method book appropriate to their skill level. Aside from that we'll also spend time learning songs and pieces of the students choice. With the right amount of effort, you'll know your way around your instrument in no time at all
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Will provide sheet music and exercises. My students should have a working instrument as well as any method book or sheet music we are working on.
*** Specialties ***
I teach all styles and genres
*** Specialties ***
I teach all styles and genres
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Nathan R.
Hanover, MD 21076
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$35
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About Gregory B.
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Patient, caring kid friendly piano. While I believe in excellence, piano lesson time should fun. I give drills, play games, all the while giving you the foundation for piano playing years to come.
About Gregory
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I am able to provide a full piano. With recording capabilities and metronome.
*** Specialties ***
Gospel, Gospel, a little jazz, and more Gospel.
I am able to provide a full piano. With recording capabilities and metronome.
*** Specialties ***
Gospel, Gospel, a little jazz, and more Gospel.
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· Audio Engineering · In studio
He may know a thing or two about GarageBand (I don't know that for sure), but he knew very little about iPad GarageBand. It was a complete waste of my time. In text messages I said to him that I would not give him a bad review, but I was going to ask for a refund. He said thank you for not leaving a bad review. But then he wouldn't allow refund. Good God!
So here we are. He wasted 2.5 hours of my time, cost me parking in the city, didn't teach me literally anything, and he wouldn't give up the 50 bucks
All that said, now here I am having to take more of my time that could be used for productive purposes, to have to write a bad review. He really deserves this.
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Gregory B.
Baltimore, MD 21202
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$25
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About Chelsea B.
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When teaching beginning piano I often focus on building a good foundation. Lessons are centered on rudiments, basic music theory, and technique. A wide variety of repertoire will be available to each student and will cover many styles and genres.
About Chelsea
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As a teacher, I've had experience teaching both young children and adults in many settings, whether it be in a classroom, small group lesson, or one-on-one. I pride myself on providing lessons that are uniquely individual and foster a students strengths while also building on their weaknesses. The best part about being a music educator is that I get to share my love of music with all of my students. With that said, whether you are a beginner who's interest has been sparked, or you have aspirations of becoming a professional musician I can help you there!
Lessons are catered to each student and are conducted in a supportive environment where students are encouraged to take risks, try new things, make mistakes, and most importantly be themselves.
I value the time I have with my students and expect each student to co
As a teacher, I've had experience teaching both young children and adults in many settings, whether it be in a classroom, small group lesson, or one-on-one. I pride myself on providing lessons that are uniquely individual and foster a students strengths while also building on their weaknesses. The best part about being a music educator is that I get to share my love of music with all of my students. With that said, whether you are a beginner who's interest has been sparked, or you have aspirations of becoming a professional musician I can help you there!
Lessons are catered to each student and are conducted in a supportive environment where students are encouraged to take risks, try new things, make mistakes, and most importantly be themselves.
I value the time I have with my students and expect each student to co
me prepared to each lesson with an open mind and willingness to work. With music, the best results come to those who put in 100% both during lessons and during individual practice time. This is key in any musical pursuit. Overall, I want lessons to be enjoyable while still maintaining a sense of progress for the student.
About Chelsea:
Chelsea made her operatic debut in 2005 in Italy with Operafestival di Roma in their main stage production of Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro. While in Rome, Chelsea also was featured in Pergolesi's Stabat Mater. She has also been involved in other concert and oratorio works such as Villa-Lobos's Bachianas Brasileiras No.5, Rutter's Requiem, and Mozart's Requiem.
Along with her classical training she has performed in many musicals such as The King and Guys and Dolls, Oklahoma, and The Boyfriend. Chelsea is an honored NATS (National Association for the Teachers of Singing) competitor, Peabody Scholarship recipient, and Bland Music Scholarship recipient. Recently, Chelsea B. worked with the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra on their spring and summer concert series. When she's not singing, you may find Chelsea enjoying a run through the neighborhood, or enjoying some time with her cat CJ.
Chelsea holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees form the Peabody Conservatory of Music of the Johns Hopkins University.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Family Room: seating for parents
Studio space with piano, recording equipment, and parent seating available.
**PLEASE NOTE I have a cat in the home**
*** Specialties ***
Voice and Piano Lessons
Classical, Musical Theater, Pop, Jazz, Soul, and Country.
About Chelsea:
Chelsea made her operatic debut in 2005 in Italy with Operafestival di Roma in their main stage production of Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro. While in Rome, Chelsea also was featured in Pergolesi's Stabat Mater. She has also been involved in other concert and oratorio works such as Villa-Lobos's Bachianas Brasileiras No.5, Rutter's Requiem, and Mozart's Requiem.
Along with her classical training she has performed in many musicals such as The King and Guys and Dolls, Oklahoma, and The Boyfriend. Chelsea is an honored NATS (National Association for the Teachers of Singing) competitor, Peabody Scholarship recipient, and Bland Music Scholarship recipient. Recently, Chelsea B. worked with the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra on their spring and summer concert series. When she's not singing, you may find Chelsea enjoying a run through the neighborhood, or enjoying some time with her cat CJ.
Chelsea holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees form the Peabody Conservatory of Music of the Johns Hopkins University.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Family Room: seating for parents
Studio space with piano, recording equipment, and parent seating available.
**PLEASE NOTE I have a cat in the home**
*** Specialties ***
Voice and Piano Lessons
Classical, Musical Theater, Pop, Jazz, Soul, and Country.
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· Singing · In home
During our week-long camp, Chelsea and other professional musicians present a beautiful concert for the public where classical works are performed. Chelsea treats the audience to sacred and spiritual works and has developed a devoted following of patrons who return annually to hear her perform.
Shannon Bryan Director of Music, All Saints Anglican Church
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Chelsea B.
Baltimore, MD 21201
starting at
$35
/ 30-min
About Ian D.
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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 ...
About Ian
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 loc
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 loc
ate 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 piano
3) Scale theory- understanding how scales are constructed and being able to play at least 2 octaves of all 12 major scales with both hands at the same time
4) Chord theory- understanding how triads and eventually seventh chords are constructed
5) Sight reading- there is a "trick" to this, if you will, a way to go about approaching tunes that I've found makes them easier to digest
6) And for those interested, we can give the lessons a more Jazz-oriented approach (lessons would then more heavily emphasize scale and chord theory, syncopation, and learning Jazz standards)
Remember, we are all students. Instrument teachers, instructors, coaches (whatever you want to call them) do not represent an end to the learning process, but rather a continuation of it. We're all trying to improve, develop our craft, build up our chops, practice new and uncomfortable things, and expand upon our abilities of what we can do. I have heard from Jazz pianists in their 80s say that they are still learning, still trying to get better. I think that's an important thing to keep in mind as you begin this journey. The journey never ends, it just extends and continues. You'll never run out of new things to learn. The only thing you can strive for is to be the most competent you can be at your instrument. Your playing ability at any point along this journey is only a mere reflection of who you are at this moment in time. So make this moment the most meaningful it can be. The journey begins here.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Full Sized, Fully Weighted Electronic Keyboard in living room
Comfortable sitting area in waiting room for parents
*** Specialties ***
music, piano, jazz piano
Jazz
2) Being able to recognize notes on the staffs and play them in the correct locations on the piano
3) Scale theory- understanding how scales are constructed and being able to play at least 2 octaves of all 12 major scales with both hands at the same time
4) Chord theory- understanding how triads and eventually seventh chords are constructed
5) Sight reading- there is a "trick" to this, if you will, a way to go about approaching tunes that I've found makes them easier to digest
6) And for those interested, we can give the lessons a more Jazz-oriented approach (lessons would then more heavily emphasize scale and chord theory, syncopation, and learning Jazz standards)
Remember, we are all students. Instrument teachers, instructors, coaches (whatever you want to call them) do not represent an end to the learning process, but rather a continuation of it. We're all trying to improve, develop our craft, build up our chops, practice new and uncomfortable things, and expand upon our abilities of what we can do. I have heard from Jazz pianists in their 80s say that they are still learning, still trying to get better. I think that's an important thing to keep in mind as you begin this journey. The journey never ends, it just extends and continues. You'll never run out of new things to learn. The only thing you can strive for is to be the most competent you can be at your instrument. Your playing ability at any point along this journey is only a mere reflection of who you are at this moment in time. So make this moment the most meaningful it can be. The journey begins here.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Full Sized, Fully Weighted Electronic Keyboard in living room
Comfortable sitting area in waiting room for parents
*** Specialties ***
music, piano, jazz piano
Jazz
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Ian D.
Baltimore, MD 21230
starting at
$35
/ 30-min
About Justin M.
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My lessons are designed to provide students with a foundation that not only carries over to each new piece of music, but also manifests in the individual. Through Ear Training, Theory, Piano Pedagogy and Sight Reading my students will learn to trust the quality and not just the quantity of what they know.
About Justin
Hello^^ My name is Justin. I studied Music Composition and Piano at Towson University, and I've been teaching for over Nine years. A few things I would like you to know about me are that I love video games, cartoons, and movies. I especially love the music found in them. Teaching, for me, is a way to learn. If something doesn't make sense we must figure out what's going on inside the mind. By discovering the best way for a student to learn or how a student learns best, already, we have a gateway to endless potential.
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-Fun and engaging
-Customized to how your brain learns. One size does not fit all when it comes to education!
-Keyboard Memorization, Sight Reading, Singing, Posture, and Technique
-Theory and Harmony
-Compose and perform your own Music!
-Free Interpretation and Artistic Deve
*** Lesson Details ***
-Fun and engaging
-Customized to how your brain learns. One size does not fit all when it comes to education!
-Keyboard Memorization, Sight Reading, Singing, Posture, and Technique
-Theory and Harmony
-Compose and perform your own Music!
-Free Interpretation and Artistic Deve
lopment
A typical lesson with me will have us tackling a number of music fundamentals and general technique. My goal is to teach you HOW to learn, as well as what to learn.
*** Studio Equipment ***
My studio consists of a separate fully furnished room with an acoustic upright piano.
*** Specialties ***
The only general method that I use is teaching basic singing to help develop a strong sense of relative pitch. I specialize in teaching Classical and classical hybrid musics including video game scores, and movie scores.
A typical lesson with me will have us tackling a number of music fundamentals and general technique. My goal is to teach you HOW to learn, as well as what to learn.
*** Studio Equipment ***
My studio consists of a separate fully furnished room with an acoustic upright piano.
*** Specialties ***
The only general method that I use is teaching basic singing to help develop a strong sense of relative pitch. I specialize in teaching Classical and classical hybrid musics including video game scores, and movie scores.
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Justin M.
Halethorpe, MD 21227
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$30
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About Marie H.
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I am patient as I take my time to work with you through the different levels. I provide the student with positive reinforcement at each level of performance. I also encourage my students to practice and always look forward to playing for guests and at recitals as this boost their confidence level.
About Marie
Hello Everyone,
My name is Marie and I love to teach students and adults all I know about Music. I have been teaching for 15 years. I love what I do and I love to see the smile on my students face, when they reach their goals. My motto is work hard and finish stronger. Thank you!
My name is Marie and I love to teach students and adults all I know about Music. I have been teaching for 15 years. I love what I do and I love to see the smile on my students face, when they reach their goals. My motto is work hard and finish stronger. Thank you!
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Marie H.
Bowie, MD 20720
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$50
/ 30-min
About Natasha T.
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Current Masters student at the Peabody Conservatory, majoring in Vocal Accompanying with a Bachelor's of Music in classical Piano Performance. Experienced teacher of 8 years, specializing in beginner/intermediate level. All ages are welcome! I will specialize each lesson to each student's needs and will build a strong foundation of note reading, theory and sight-reading! I have access to studios at the Peabody Conservatory and am usually very flexible with my time. Let's get started!
About Natasha
Hi! My name is Natasha and I have been teaching piano to beginner students of all ages for 8 years. and I am currently a Masters student at the Peabody Conservatory pursuing a degree in Vocal Accompanying/Collaborative Piano as well as being an Opera Accompanying Graduate Assistant at the conservatory. I received my Bachelor of Music in solo piano performance from Binghamton University.
I teach piano to beginner students of all ages! I will tailor each lesson to each individual student and can teach a variety of genres, from classical to a pop song you'd like to learn! As a collaborative pianist I work with vocalists every day and can also teach accompanying skills.
I strongly believe in building foundation in technique and theory and becoming a well rounded musician-even at the beginner's level. My teaching style is very relaxed and f
I teach piano to beginner students of all ages! I will tailor each lesson to each individual student and can teach a variety of genres, from classical to a pop song you'd like to learn! As a collaborative pianist I work with vocalists every day and can also teach accompanying skills.
I strongly believe in building foundation in technique and theory and becoming a well rounded musician-even at the beginner's level. My teaching style is very relaxed and f
un and I always like to get the best potential out of my students! Looking forward to sharing my love of music and piano with you!
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Natasha T.
Baltimore, MD 21202
starting at
$42
/ 30-min
About Emily O.
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I have been teaching piano since 2014 after graduation from college with a Bachelor's in Management and Piano Minor. I have been a church pianist for over 10 years and specialize in Hymnplaying Improvisation. The age range is 4 and up and I use a variety of methods depending on the student. Music for Little Mozarts, Thompson, Bastien and my own supplemental materials are some of the methods and techniques I use to develop good piano skills and a love for music!
About Emily
I became a church pianist at the age of 14 and have been for over 10 years. My speciality is Hymn Playing Improvization, but I also enjoy playing and teaching classical, gospel, theory, technique, ear training, and memorization. During College, I won alternate for the Original Music Competition for my piano solo "The Journey." I have been teaching since 2013 and am thrilled when my students develop a love of music!
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Emily O.
Millersville, MD 21108
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$30
/ 30-min
About Lena S.
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I am a piano teacher who has been serving the Baltimore area since 2015, and I have taught piano to a variety of students of all ages.
About Lena
I am violinist and pianist who has been serving the Baltimore area since 2015. My primary passion is teaching, primarily young students. I have 10 years of experience teaching music, and have been teaching music as a full-time job for the last two. I incorporate a variety of different method books, materials and repertoire into my music curriculum, which is tailored to the needs of each student.
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Lena S.
Baltimore, MD 21224
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$30
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About brett W.
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Combining recording studio services with music instruction, American Music Studio brings the full music experience to you. Immerse yourself in as much or as little of the professional musician experience as you like!
We offer Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Piano, Drum, and Voice lessons. We also coach songwriting and music production for intermediate and professional musicians. Whether you're just beginning, or looking for some advanced tips, let American Music Studio mentor you.
About brett
I am the lead instructor and owner of our lesson studio, American Music Studio. We believe that music is the universal language. It's math, communication, culture, and science. Music is emotional, can tell stories, and be poetic. Even greater it's therapeutic and educational; a tool that can stimulate brain growth and learning at any age. Most importantly, it's fun and enjoyable. Everyone loves music, of some kind and in some way.
I have been teaching for over a decade now with experience in song writing, performance, sound engineering, mixing and mastering, and more. Our students begin with the basic knowledge they need to understand their instrument and then take off pursuing songs of their own interest. We are fully equipped for all lessons and encourage our students to experiment with instruments beyond their primary choice. Musician
I have been teaching for over a decade now with experience in song writing, performance, sound engineering, mixing and mastering, and more. Our students begin with the basic knowledge they need to understand their instrument and then take off pursuing songs of their own interest. We are fully equipped for all lessons and encourage our students to experiment with instruments beyond their primary choice. Musician
s shouldn't be limited to expressing themselves through just one instrument alone.
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brett W.
Arnold, MD 21012
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$30
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