Gorham, ME Piano Lessons

Learn fundamentals of how to play, yet allowing students to learn other styles of piano music they are interested in.
We play games and activities to help each student develop their piano potential. Currently we're playing water balloon games with rhythms, notes on the piano and staff. The students love how piano lessons can be incorporated outside.
Providing opportunities to play in the community, that produces more experience and confidence as a pianist.
Students complete tasks and musical concepts to help them succeed as a musician.
Spend time creating and composing new songs through games and activities, including Crazy Critter Composing. We make up songs about events that happen each day.

I'm a music teacher in DC and also case manage special needs students.

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.

I teach technique, audition and contest preparation, music reading, chord reading, theory, and musicality.

Beginner through Intermediate classical piano; Beginner through Advanced improvisational piano; Composition and arranging; Acoustic/Electric/Electronic/Organ; Foundational keyboard study applies to all keyboard-based instruments

Students will learn theory and practical exercise's as well as singing, sight reading and practical skills.

I have been playing music since I was 3 years old and have been teaching for the last 5 years. I set up every lesson plan to match what the student would like to learn as well as making sure to meet the parents goals and expectations. I work with all ages and all levels. I also work very well with those that have special needs such as Autism. Every lesson is engaging and exciting, it is never a dull moment.

Teaching piano lessons is a very exciting way to teach a student how to read music and also help a current music student to explore a different way to look at music reading. Most of my piano lessons are developed out of the piano adventure series but I also incorporate other books to supplement as well.

I have 3 primary aims in my teaching: Building on natural interests and abilities, fostering a joy in music and in playing music, and ensuring continual progress. I believe if these 3 aims are fulfilled, all other things in a student's musical life will follow.

To fulfill these aims, I draw upon almost 30 years of experience both as a performer and teacher, a breadth of knowledge (including of technique, theory, composition and improvisation), and much familiarity with classical, jazz and popular styles. Through my experience and own learning, I have learned how to adapt my teaching approach to a variety of personalities, ages and interests. If you study with me and are willing to give your studies at least a minimum of regular attention, I can guarantee that you will learn and grow in music.