Piano Lessons in Lebanon, ME. Amazing Teachers.

Looking for students of all ages! Wanting your young student to learn how to play an instrument? I offer classical beginning training including scales, chords, and other beginning piano skills. Students will be able to learn folk songs and even classical melodies. Older students wanting to learn how to play and sing along their favorite songs are also welcome! These students will receive more practice with chords and music theory. Looking to learn piano for another reason? All are welcome in my studio!

We will focus on fundamentals, and have fun in the process!

Whether you are new or new again to piano, I will put you at ease with lessons that are engaging, structured, and contain all that you need to rapidly progress. I have been teaching piano for over 20 years. I have made teaching my life's work, and I have a degree in both music education and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction. Far from being one-size-fits-all, my lessons are uniquely suited to your needs.

Engaging
Tailored to your needs
Instructionally sound
Structured with a practice plan you can easily

I am going to teach you more than just the nuts and bolts of piano playing. Whether online or in-person, you will enter into a space where you can explore, create, and learn with one of the best.

I’ve been teaching piano for more than 30 years. Whatever your current level of proficiency I’ll get you better at sight-reading, ear training, fingering, and rhythm. As a composer, arranger, and orchestrator I can improve your skill should you wish to explore creating your own music. My deep knowledge of almost all genres enables me to work with you on just about anything you could want to learn, so I can tailor your lessons to meet your heart’s desire—as a teacher that’s what’s most important to me.

I have a Kawai grand piano and an 88-key digital keyboard for virtual and in-person lessons. Speaking of digital, I can even guide you on putting together or upgrading a home recording studio.

Let's get together and hear what happens!

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the piano? Well, your dream is about to come true! I have a beautiful Kohler & Campbell Upright in my living room and you get to play it!
When I meet a new student, my goal is first to find out your personal music preferences and goals. Then I usually start with warm-ups, exercises and scales. You get to choose from my wonderful literature of music on your path of discovery! If you want me to I'll keep records of your musical as well as your technical progress. But above all it's important to me that you have fun! So let's get started -your dreams are within reach!

I have been teaching piano to students of all ages and backgrounds for over 10 years. I am comfortable teaching in both classical/traditional and rock/pop/jazz styles, and most often help guide students in one direction or the other based on their skills and goals. Most students choose a learning path on the piano based on how much time they'd like to devote to practicing and if they'd like to learn to read traditional music notation. As a musician and teacher, I don't believe there is one 'correct' style of music learning. Not all talented musicians are conservatory trained and can sight read Bach - although it IS really fun to play Bach. For many students, the goal is simply to enjoy playing the instrument, to learn songs that they love and to have some ability to just sit down and play/improvise!

Within the first few lessons, you can expect to know basic chords and scales and simple reading fundamentals, and within a few months you should expect to have a few songs under ...