Jessup, MD Piano Lessons

PIANO

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.

Ability to teach students Jazz, Rock, Pop and "Smooth" Jazz piano.

I use the Faber method books for children including the Lesson, Theory & Performance books which all work together to introduce and reinforce musical concepts. I follow the student's interest is specific genres of classical, jazz, blues or pop and add pieces from those genres that students will find interesting and exciting.

For teens & adults, I generally use an all-in-one method book and then allow students to choose what pieces they'd like to work on, or suggest pieces based on the style of music that student prefers

For younger children just starting out, I implement early childhood techniques to include creative movement and percussion instruments. These enhance and reinforce the musical elements we are working on in piano. They also extend the attention span and infuse the lesson with a sense of action and fun.

Students can expect to learn the basic concepts about their instrument, basic theory, rhythm, will learn a song on their first lesson! Students will go on to learn more and more involved songs and begin to learn to read music. I use the appropriate Alfred Beginner series of books for kids and adults. My method is a non pressure environment where learning is fun!

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!

16 years of experience!

Claudie T. Morrisey (better known as Cj amongst his musical cohorts) has a unique way of analogizing music theory, chords, and scales for the specific needs of each student. Students grasp concepts with Cj in a way like none other. After working with Cj, students are able to showcase their skills in both larger and intimate sized recitals alike.

Cj has education in music theory and 16 years of experience in Classical and Jazz Piano including composing an original piece for the Fayetteville State Symphonic Band. He has worked as the pianist for the Fayetteville Jazz orchestra and as an accompanist for Fayetteville State University and various high schools in North Carolina.

Cj has been recognized for his unique style in publications including the Fayetteville Observer.

Additionally, Cj produced an EP album entitled, "Mental Expressions" whereby other artists incorporate his tracks into their own performances nationwide.

For nine years, Cj played ...

Students new to the piano are introduced to a programmed course of study to acquaint them with proper technique and musical notion, while students with previous experience will be able to resume their training at their current level. All will be shown the fundamentals of interpretation to improve their expression as it relates to different periods and styles of music.

Classical piano teacher for beginner and intermediate students. Lessons will go at the pace of the student to ensure that the student has a good foundation. Students will learn to play a variety of different types of music in order to keep it fun while learning.

i can teach you from A through G. if you make a mistake its ok everybody makes mistakes but its my job to teach and by the time you leave here you will have some knowledge of a pianist