Piano Lessons in Cumberland Center. Amazing Teachers.

I've been teaching piano now for 15 years. My goal is for the student to learn to play by feel in addition to reading music. A standard lesson would consist of some playing in books and going over some music theory followed by playing by feel. This would include blues,jazz, and rock grooves. My approach is creative and customized to the prospective student. The student needs to enjoy learning the piano. A happy student is a successful one.

Teaching private piano lessons for 30 years to students of all ages and levels. I make learning to play piano fun and rewarding. Playing piano is “playful”. My students learn how to read music, or chord method plus the reason why musicians excel in speed, reading, memorization, and ability. With a good technic, your fingers will dance on the keys. Weekly lesson plans are created to center on your desires and needs. You will develop expressive playing and how to “feel” the music. As a patient and supportive teacher, I am a member of The National Guild of Piano Teachers and the National Federation of Music Clubs and able to prepare a student to participate in these events if they so desire. I also write monthly music articles for the South Walton Life newspaper in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

Do you want to learn your favorite songs? Are you interested in learning how read music, music theory, improvise, or how to compose? I've been playing the piano for over 20 years, and have a master's degree from the USC Thornton School of Music. I can teach you the ins and outs of piano. I have extensive experience playing numerous genres of music, and have be gigging, touring, playing with well known artists, performing in my own bands, composing and producing, and teaching for many years. I look forward to helping you achieve your goals, and passing on my musical knowledge to you.

Beginner to Intermediate levels

I have been teaching piano for over 22 years to ages 4-90 at all levels from beginner to advanced. I teach the importance of mastery at each level, so that the student understands what it takes to play and perform at her/his best.

For beginning piano students, I use Marilyn Lowe's Music Moves for Piano series. If a student already has purchased piano books or has piano books from an older sibling, I would not ask the student to purchase more books until we had used what they already had to its full capacity. For adults and older beginners, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level.