Gorham, ME Piano Lessons

I teach students to read music and learn to play piano.

"Experienced piano teacher of 30 years available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of classical piano skills. I specialize classical, jazz and contemporary music typically use Hal Leonard books, and also have the following tools available to use during lessons: sound recording equipment, sheet music, and more.

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.

We will work on whatever style the student will like to learn! If they are a beginner, we will go through all of the basics slowly and very thoroughly. I like to start by having my students get familiar with the piano and exploring all of the sounds it can make. Students will learn how to identify notes on the piano and also through reading music. Lessons will always be fun and engaging!

I can help teach the basics and show you how to practice efficiently

Students will learn different musical notation, elements of music such as pitch and rhythm, simple meter and compound meter, Sharps; Flats; and Naturals, Major and Minor Keys/Scales, Intervals, Musical background, the Harmonic System. Students will also learn different songs and will be able to create own songs depending on lessons.

I've taught at Concordia Conservatory in New York, the International School of the Hague and the Portland Conservatory. At the Oberlin Conservatory, I did a pedagogy minor and after completing a post-graduate degree at the Juilliard School I spent over a decade teaching at Conservatories and performing in the major concert halls in New York and around the world. During my fifteen years in Holland, I founded my own music school specializing in violin, piano and voice and then taught instrumental music including conducting the orchestra and chorus at the International School of The Hague. Most recently, I've been playing in the Tahoe Toccata Symphony and instituting an instrumental program at an International boarding school. For me, playing the piano has been a lifelong source of learning and great joy and giving that to others is a privilege I value highly.

Hi! Are you looking to learn to play piano or keyboard? Or do you want to brush up on your skills? I have over 40 years experience with piano/keyboard. I started lessons at 8 years old and studied music for almost 10 years. Let’s get started and have fun igniting a passion for music!

I like to focus on cultivating a love for music in my lessons! Too often, I have heard adults tell stories of giving up on music lessons at an early age, just because they didn't enjoy it! I think every kid learns differently, and creating a lifetime passion for music is the most important part of beginner lessons!

Well i love learning new songs. I have a book i bought thru college that is helping me read music. I know thats a struggle for every person. So if i dont know a questions i can always look it up in the book.