Troy, MI Piano Lessons

Classical and gospel piano

I aim to instill a love of music and of the instrument through both student guided song selections from popular genres and movie/video game soundtracks, as well as technical and music reading exercises designed to make my students well rounded and ready for any way they choose to pursue music.

Experienced Violin teacher of 30 years available for eager students aged 2 through adult! I teach using the Suzuki Piano Method through book two. I structure the lessons around each student so that they are taught at their level and speed while encouraging and challenging them to excel further.

You can expect instruction in three areas--theory, technique, and repertoire, or put more simply, ideas, skills, and songs. I will teach you a skill, we will discuss why and how it works, and then I will show you how to use it in the context of a song. This process can take place over a few months or a few minutes, depending on what's being discussed and the experience level of the student. I will almost always send you home with reference sheets and/or recordings. Though we sometimes learn out of books, I prefer to generate custom lessons and materials and focus on playing by ear.

Learning to play piano is a great way to develop musical understanding. I can help you learn the fundamental skills of piano playing and reading music. My primary purpose is to help you achieve your goal. Whether you are a true beginner to music or someone with music background who wants to learn piano, I will assess your current skills and help you develop a plan to reach your goals.

A very innovative method for getting the fastest results in the shortest time, valid for children and adults. My student will receive the synthesis of an approach based on the easiest way to learn the instrument, by practicing without frustrations. Turning beginners in promising pianists, with fun and effectiveness.

I've been teaching piano for over 30 years. I like to help students develop a love for music and for playing the piano. I will tailor lessons to include music and skills that students are interested in learning.

If you cannot read music but would like to learn how to play the piano I teach beginning adults and children how to understand the fundamentals of reading music and playing the piano. If you would like to learn how to improvise, I also teach adults how to understand the structure of music so you can play any song that you like "by ear," and add chords to support the melody. Having the ability to sit at the piano and play any song that you know is a lot of fun and not that difficult to do.

I am a musician of 20+ years that passionately enjoys teaching and helping students new to music in discovering and developing their skills and aptitude for music. I have performed live on many occasions in contemporary and religious settings. I come from a musical family: My father made an album in 1969 with Bob Seger and wrote nearly half of the music on the album. My brother was a part of a musical group that produced songs that made it to a Hollywood movie. I play multiple musical instruments and can help students learn some of their favorite songs based on their level of skill. I teach out of my home in Sterling Heights, Michigan. My goal is to help students develop an interest in music and an appreciation for the history and development of music. It is also my goal to help students develop their skill in music to a place where they can become independent in their growth and exploration of music, music writing, and music performance.

My students consistently stand out at local competitions and festivals. Some have gone on to careers in music, others still play after ending lessons, for their own enjoyment.

In addition to my 30 years experience as a traditional piano teacher to students of all ages and levels, I have extensive background in The Taubman Approach. I have studied with the most preeminent experts in this approach to piano technique and am now in the teacher training program in the Keyboard Wellness Seminar. This approach to piano technique is peer reviewed and based on sound physiological and physical principles. Students who study this approach are able to maximize virtuosity while avoiding or reversing injury.