Severn, MD Piano Lessons

Experienced piano teacher available for eager beginning students of all ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of skills and technique. I tailor the lessons based on the student's learning style so concepts can be grasped quickly and be a fun experience while becoming more confident with their piano playing. Music theory, note reading, and posture will be incorporated in the lessons. I have a piano for playing as well as sheet music of various styles available.

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Both basic and advanced skills are covered in lessons and are centered on establishing good technique.

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.

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 am far from your traditional pain teacher, which is why I have become so successful at teaching piano. I am passionate about piano, therefore my students are too. I introduce variety and center my learning methods to every individual student's skill. Sometimes, I will add different instruments to the lesson to help spice up the experience. If my students have genuine interest in music and practice as advised, then I will take them a long way very quickly. I currently have 28 music students and most of my students actually enjoy practicing, which surprises many parents.
My piano lessons are 30 minutes that consist of a scale/chord warm-up, note reading, and listening exercises to help develop the ear. I teach all ages and I can't pick which one I enjoy most because I have fun with them all!
I have a natural way of communicating and teaching music and also make the experience very unique as I incorporate my own listening exercises, piano games, and reading techniques that help ...

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.

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 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!