New Market, MD Piano Lessons

I teach beginning and intermidiate piano with the Alfred's method which is a lot of fun and includes an orchestral play along CD, plus I teach ALL my students the Circle Of Fifths which is all about our major scales. You will learn how to write all the key signatures in the major scales. When you learn all your scales you will receive a very elegant reward!! Then as time moves on I will teach you at the intermediate level. I also teach my students how to play chords and how to transpose from one key to another. We have a lot of fun . You don't have t be a concert pianist to sound really good with my techniques!

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.

Piano class is an exciting and informative introduction to piano and music skills for beginning to intermediate level kids. Students are taught a stimulating, thorough, and graduated course of recital solos, theory, technical studies, and classic piano repertoire. Once students have learned the fundamentals, they undergo a more intensive study of the instrument. With a solid foundation, intermediate to advanced students are encouraged to pursue any number of different styles of music, including but not limited to: Classical, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Electronica, and more

I provide a pleasant atmosphere, encouraging, considerate, compassionate teaching.
Playing to sing or classical playing, theory, and more.

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).

My classes consist on learning the basics of playing piano. We will go through some music theory to be able to read and understand a piano score; with simple exercises, students will practice playing with one hand at a time, and then playing with both hands at the same time. We will also practice and learn how to play different chords and their inversions. Scales are also very important to play very well from the beginning. With these components, you will get a solid start to keep improving and playing better and better each time.

I minored in piano at Shenandoah Conservatory and have been teaching since 2012

I have played music for over 30 years. I have taught privately for 15 years. I am certified as a public school music teacher. I have a doctorate degree in education.

I teach not because I have to, but because I want to. I love music, and want to share that knowledge with others. I find joy in helping others succceed!

I cater my lessons to each student’s needs, and create a weekly plan to help them. My philosophy is that its not how long you practice, its how well you practice. I teach you the correct way to practice.

I have experience working with both adults and children. I also teach violin.