Severn, MD Piano Lessons

PIANO

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 ...

I have taught and coached beginners.
By signing up with me, you'll learn a great deal of interpretation skills. And have fun learning too!

My fundamental approach to playing and teaching piano follows a principle enunciated by the legendary Glenn Gould: "We do not play the piano with our fingers but with our mind." I focus on the mental and conceptual aspects of interpretation at the piano -- not to the exclusion of the physical component, but stressing that bringing these physical actions under conscious control is the key to success at the keyboard.

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.

I specialize in reading skills and establishing exceptional foundations in beginners.

Focus will be set on fundamentals in reading, music theory, counting, interpretation, technique and reasoning.

I teach students how to simplify music, even students who have struggled significantly in the past with their reading comprehension.

I have developed a very clear and unique methodology that leads to student success and further gain in musical independence.

I teach in the traditional route, which can lead into other styles by understanding music theory.

I work with many client's with impairments that have found success in my methods. Please ask me how if you have any questions.

Piano begins at age 5.

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.

Experienced piano teacher since 1996 available for eager students of all experience levels and ages 6+! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of theory skills. I specialize in classical music and have the following tools available to use during lessons: baby grand piano and an extensive collection of sheet music. Piano tuning also available.

I have been profoundly classically trained in music for over 12 years. Started as a tutor at the age of 16 and kept going till this day, for over 11 years now.
I like to build great relationships with all of my students, weather they are adults, teenagers or children. For me it is very important students gets to feel comfortable at my lessons, as in this way they can focus better, have more fun and learn faster how to hit their goals in the musical field.

Piano and Music Lessons for Little Hands!

I have over twenty years of experience working with toddlers, young children and their families . . . and was Project Lead in the development of a hands-on curriculum for early childhood music that has been used all over the country.

Beginner lessons with me can include not only an introduction to the keyboard, and entry into learning piano and musical notation, but explorations of musical concepts like steady beat, experiences with rhythm or movement, and opportunities to try out or even make other music instruments to play with.

I am happy to individually classes for each student and family based on their age, level and goals and desires for learning music and piano.

As a graduate of the New England Conservatory Certificate Program I have been trained in piano, music theory and choral arts. In addition to piano can play the alto and soprano recorder, accordion and baritone ukulele.